That very first collection, now somewhat iconic, represents how an inspiration becomes a product. It’s inspired by the Polish canteen culture of the ‘60s and ‘70s. The Bar Mlecznys, so-called milk bars, were opened to provide mass catering at low prices, and to reduce alcohol consumption.
“All the little details in the scarf were originally paper cuts, handmade drawings, and in some cases, photographs — the crescent roll, the checked tablecloth, the napkin,” explains Szecsi. “The prints are then transformed digitally for serial production.” All the patterns are printed on pure silk in Como, Italy, and the finishing touches are made in Hungary.