Polish + skater girl + Geisha = Magdalena Tatarek. Even her name is awesome.
The art featured here shows so many cultural influences it’s hard to name them. But, from what we can see, Magdalena Tatarek is the reigning princess of Polish Geisha Skater art which is a new genre that she apparently created.
The Asian-inspired designs for skater shoes are gorgeous. The hand-painted skateboard is too nice to take on the street, even though you’d stop traffic if you did.
Magdalena Tatarek is part of Project Mleko. The project, according to Tatarek, “arised to share colours, freshness and great design.” So far, so good, right? “We wanted to prove that it is possible in Poland to design, produce and sell original and cozy clothes. Mleko is a duo of graphics/designers experienced in the clothing industry. The designers were done with working for big clothing companies,” and “they decided to use their knowledge and skills to establish a new and independent project.”
Project Mleko sights Polish folklore as an influence, which sounds unusual, but whatever works. Mleko products are made in Poland and promote Fair Trade.
Photos courtesy of Magdalena Tatarek and Project Mleko. Check out the site for Magdalena Tatarek and Mleko design at the links below.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Polish Geisha Skater Art
- The emerging genre of Polish Geisha Skater art presents opportunities for collaborations between streetwear brands, artists, and traditional cultural influences.
- Hand-painted Skateboards
- The trend of customizing skateboards through hand-painting or other artistic techniques could lead to new ventures in boutique skateboard design and retail.
- Ethnic-inspired Streetwear
- The rise of streetwear inspired by ethnic cultures provides potential innovations for designers seeking to incorporate unique and unexplored cultural motifs into their clothing collections.
Where This Applies
- Streetwear
- The streetwear industry can explore ethnic-inspired designs and diverse cultural motifs as part of their product offerings.
- Skateboarding
- There are opportunities for skateboarding companies to collaborate with artists and expand their offerings to customized and hand-painted skateboards.
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can take inspiration from the emerging trend of Polish Geisha Skater art and explore new ways of incorporating traditional cultural influences into their clothing lines.
