After graduating from Vilnius Jonas Basanavičius Gymnasium, Eglė is now in her third year studying Fashion Industry in the bachelor’s programme at Kazimieras Simonavicius University (KSU). Her passion for art and creativity became apparent during school, which is why she also attended art school.

Fashion and art – connected

“Fashion and art are closely connected – both express creativity and emotions. Fashion can be seen as a visual art that allows people to communicate their identity. Creating fashion requires artistic thinking, a sense of aesthetics, and the ability to understand how different elements can complement one another,” says Eglė.

For Eglė, fashion is not just about choosing clothes or accessories but also a form of self-expression. She observes that emotional states often influence clothing choices. “Fashion allows me to experiment with styles, colours, and shapes. In doing so, I express my personality and mood,” she adds.

Studies and practice

Eglė studies fashion from the perspectives of communication, marketing, and business management, but she is currently more interested in the practical side of fashion. Her passions include sewing, construction, and sketching. “I am especially fascinated by the details of product creation. To design harmonious clothing details, a great deal of knowledge and practice is needed,” she notes.

Eglė is actively learning the basics of sewing at a vocational school, intending to use this knowledge to create her collections. She is pleased that KSU provides opportunities to engage in additional activities needed to realise her dreams.

Choosing her studies

Asked why she chose Fashion Industry studies, Eglė recalls knowing since school that she wanted to study a discipline related to the arts. When she discovered the programme offered at KSU, she immediately felt it was the right fit. “At that moment, I thought: ‘Oh, this is really my thing!’” she remembers.

She describes the study programme as interesting and multifaceted. She was impressed not only by the lectures and activities but also by the competent lecturers.

Challenges and goals in fashion

Eglė highlights sustainability as a pressing issue in the fashion industry, which is further aggravated by fast fashion. “My goal in the future is to encourage consumers to choose high-quality, eco-friendly products, even if they cost a little more,” she says.

During her studies, Eglė has encountered many opportunities, including the “Erasmus” exchange programme, which allowed her to study in Spain for six months. The university also regularly hosts guest speakers from various fields who share their experiences. “Opportunities are available to everyone equally; you just need to know how to take advantage of them,” she emphasises.

Future

When asked where she sees herself in 10 years, Eglė says she aims to earn a master’s degree. She dreams of creating a collection highlighting women’s inner beauty. “Since I adore pink and everything girly, the collection will be pink. It will feature dresses made of voluminous materials, suits, and similar creations designed for the grand stage,” she shares. However, Eglė stresses that this is still just a dream, but having dreams is very important.

To future students, she advises not to fear pursuing their goals. “If you have a goal, you will definitely achieve it,” she says, offering encouragement. According to her, a unique perspective and creativity are key to finding one’s place in the fashion world.