Codes Of Elegance. Magda Butrym Resort 2026

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 | Design & Culture by Ed

Introducing the Magda Butrym pre-spring 2026 look-book: an ode to revived, lady-like femininity documented in the romantic courtyards and gritty streets of Warsaw’s most elusive quarter.

The look-book is an emotionally charged exploration of Warsaw’s lesser known, yet enigmatically alluring neighborhood: the Praga-North quarter. Defined and characterized by historic pre-war townhouses, secret courtyards adorned with sacred shrines and untamed blooms, and offbeat bazaars favored by locals, the district exudes a mysterious atmosphere that resonates with the sentimental and romantic notions of Slavic Heritage – one of the brand’s most distinctive signatures.

Photographed by Robin Galiegue and styled by Jacob K, the new season look-book expresses Magda Butrym’s deep affection for the ritual of dressing up and the innate, instinctual chic possessed by women of a bygone era. The nonchalance – and undeniable authenticity – of bouffant-haired ladies and sensational dames comes to life in ultra-feminine slip layered beneath robust fur coats; delicate, draped tops paired with lace-trimmed skirts; and bold floral prints clashed against unexpected hues. These codes of elegance draw from Butrym’s vivid childhood memories of the impeccably dressed women she loved observing—and felt inspired by. As she recalls, they didn’t dress up only for special occasions but made an effort with their style on daily basis – and that’s exactly what made such a long-lasting impression on her.

The pre-spring 2026 collection channels the spirit from real glamour, reimagined for the modern age – no longer just an ornament, but a powerful, confidence-boosting armor.

All dressed up and brimming with attitude, the look-book’s nearly cinematic heroines lounge on upholstered deck chairs, stride through the lively streets of Praga-North, and revel in the hidden, picturesque corners of the rough-around-the-edges quarter. The narrow silhouettes – accentuated by shoulder-padded, hourglass-shaped pony-hair jackets and knee-length skirts – are offset by the utilitarian energy of heavy-duty leather bombers and a slouchy rose-red tracksuit. Hip-padded mini dresses boldly reveal flesh, while shaggy boleros and voluminous masculine coats offer a sense of protection. A floor-sweeping crimson dress with a dramatic back slit is finished with a vintage-inspired flower necktie, its petals subtly shredded. Beneath the collection’s rich textures, artisanal details, and lady-like decorum lies a raw, risqué energy- sexual, liberated, and unapologetically bold.

The look-book thrives on an unexpected, magnetic tension: rose gardens blooming amid brutalist surroundings, sacred icons of Saint Mary tucked away in shadowy alleys. It reflects the designer’s vision of ambiguous femininity – glamorous and “perfected” at times, yet coarse and grunge-tinged at others. That sensual duality is especially vivid in this season’s leg-centric silhouettes: curved wedges and semi-sheer, tights-like trousers evoke a strong, sculptural attitude, inspired by one of Sarah Lucas’ tapering artworks made from stockings stretched over wire and anchored by concrete high heels. The season’s eveningwear – structured in body-morphing forms and elevated through exaggerated silhouettes- also nods to the British artist’s crude, unfiltered approach to the female body. Lucas’ provocative vision of womanhood fascinates Butrym – and inspires in rethinking contemporary femininity.

Look-book credits:

Creative Director @magdabutrym
Photographer @robingaliegue
Video @tatianaandkarol
Stylist @kjeldgaard1
Talents @sandramurray @miaarmstrong2
Make-Up @lucyjbridge
Hair @damienboissinothair
Styling Assistant @ioana.ivan
Nails @marzena_kanclerska
Set Design @anna_szczesny
Art Coordinator @designandculturebyed
Casting @piergiorgio @dmcasting
Production @warsawcreatives

ED’s SELECTION:

Magda Butrym Brigitte Trapeze Appliquéd Leather Tote

Magda Butrym Open-back Paneled Stretch-jersey Maxi Dress

Magda Butrym Cashmere Head Scarf

Magda Butrym Printed Cotton-blend Jersey Sweatshirt

Magda Butrym Oversized Glossed-leather Bomber Jacket

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The Romance of Grunge. Magda Butrym Pre-Fall 2025

January 23, 2025 | Design & Culture by Ed

Introducing Magda Butrym’s pre-fall 2025 collection: a romantic, chic take on grunge.

Captured by Robin Galiegue and styled by Jacob K, the latest lookbook embodies real attitude and powerful sensuality – two elements that deeply inspire the Polish designer. The collection’s gritty, tough-at-heart energy is contrasted with touches of Slavic romanticism, a defining hallmark of the label.

The pre-fall 2025 collection thrives on contrasts, weaving together baby-doll silhouettes and porcelain-inspired florals with utilitarian aged leathers and charismatic, menswear-inspired silhouettes. It’s a dialogue between the refined and the rebellious, proper and raw. This is the spirit of grunge: the courage to clash unexpected style elements and finding utmost pleasure in playing with taste conventions.

The collection’s fearless essence was sparked by the documented style of grunge icons: PJ Harvey’s breezy vintage shifts, Courtney Love’s stage slip-dresses, Juliette Lewis’ broken-glamour and Kora’s unorthodox manner of dressing. Real women inspire Magda Butrym, so it was essential for the designer to convey authentic attitude – not just in the spontaneous layering of a masculine black leather vest over a delicate sage-green floral chiffon dress but also in the models’ dynamic, lively poses choreographed by Pat Boguławski in the lookbook.

Beneath the grunge-inspired layers, however, lies a space for unapologetic elegance – in its own way an act of rebellion in today’s fast-paced world. Statuesque refinement takes shape in a semi-sheer evening gown crafted from wire-structured silk, evoking the soft, sculptural beauty of a blossoming petal – or the calla lilies immortalized by Robert Mapplethorpe, the maverick artist celebrated for his erotically charged and groundbreaking work. Polka-dotted noble silks, ruched dresses, billow-y skirts, and the cascading drapes of earthy, mocha-toned eveningwear embody undone femininity – a grunge perspective compellingly reimagined by the designer.

Magda Butrym’s enduring fascination with Slavic heritage is vividly present in the pre-fall 2025 collection, manifested through unexpected handmade crochet details. A semi-sheer crochet skirt adorned with floral doilies surprises with mini-pannier padding. Lace embellishes the bustier and hemline of a floral slip dress and peeks out from beneath leather shorts, while the grunge-inspired bride-to-be wears a white crochet veil. The collection also revisits the headscarf – a quintessentially Slavic code. Reimagined in butter-soft leather, knitted mélange, or faded floral prints, the updated babushka look exudes sharp, feminine chic.

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Magda Butrym AW24 Campaign

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

Magda Butrym proudly unveils her latest campaign, “Decade of The Rose,” celebrating ten years of redefining contemporary femininity. This visually stunning campaign, which blends intimate, dark backdrops with glimpses of Warsaw’s historic streets, perfectly encapsulates the brand’s signature aesthetic-a mix of romantic dreaminess, Slavic heritage, and modern empowerment.

The “Decade of The Rose” campaign – photographed by Vitali Gelwich and styled by Jacob Kjelgaard – artfully juxtaposes a mood of quiet intimacy with feminine confidence. Set against shadowy urban landscapes, the images feature evocative shots of the internationally acclaimed supermodel Malgosia Bela. Her role as the star of the campaign is not just a reflection of her global icon status, but also her embodiment of the sophisticated, sensual, and resilient femininity that defines the brand.

The autumn-winter 2024 collection clothing, including ink-black leather jackets, broad-shouldered coats, and petal-shaped red dresses, reflects the tension between softness and assertiveness. The rose motif-central to the brand- makes its presence felt in both the collection’s floral detailing and the overall theme of the campaign, symbolizing beauty, resilience, and feminine power. At the heart of the visuals lies a duality: a dark, cinematic mood intertwined with moments of softness and grace. The campaign resonates with Butrym’s ongoing dialogue with Slavic identity, subtly evoking folk influences through pieces like the floral headscarves and handmade lace from Koniaków.

More than just a backdrop, Warsaw plays an important role in this campaign. The city, with its blend of history and modernity, reflects the essence of Butrym’s design philosophy. From the cinematic alleyways to glimpses of historical architecture, the setting of Warsaw mirrors the contrasts present in the collection itself. For Magda Butrym, Warsaw is where her journey of fashion innovation began-a city that continuously fuels her creative process with its resilient spirit and cultural richness.

The campaign video, directed by Tatiana + Karol, is enriched by its soundtrack, featuring “Szał niebieskich cial” (“Frenzy of The Celestial Bodies“) by the legendary Polish band Maanam, sung by Kora. This iconic track, deeply rooted in Polish music history, encapsulates the passion and intensity of the campaign’s visuals. Discover – and fall in love with – the full video here.

Tough Chic. Magda Butrym Resort 2025

June 20, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

There’s an appealing, sensually charged toughness about Magda Butrym’s collection for resort 2025. The Polish designer’s smokey-eyed and red-lipped glamazons are in a dreamworld, but one that isn’t a saccharine wonderland. A sense of enigmatic chic informs the entire line-up, blurring the lines between daywear and eveningwear, feminine and masculine, precious and utilitarian. The collection’s brave, tough chic mood finds inspiration in cinematic depictions of women in West Berlin during the late 1970s, from Luca Guadagnino’s “Suspiria” remake to Andrzej Żuławski’s “Possession“. The first, a perplexing story of a witchy dance school and its female-only cadre and students, informs the collection’s color palette. Rusty-tones, overcast-greens and earthy-ecrus meet intoxicating blood-red – the color of lipstick on the pale faces of Madame Blanc’s dancers, and their nail polish, and the unsettling interiors of the Tanz Akademie. In Possession, the high-pitched fever dream directed by the renowned Polish provocateur, Isabelle Adjani’s character Anna – entangled in an illicit, forbidden romance – storms metro stations and soc-realist neighborhoods in utilitarian, yet feminine dress-coats. These two so female-centered films deliver an unobvious outlook on women, their emotions, sensuality, and most importantly, their sacred power. The lookbook, photographed by Vitali Gelwich, was captured inside Warsaw’s iconic Dom Pod Orłami (“House Under Eagles”). This modernist pearl keeps in its thick, marble walls many untold secrets, from pre-war bank affairs to wild raves of the 1990s. Who knows what rituals happened down these long corridors and hidden staircases? The brute, monumental beauty of the building charges the lookbook with certain mysterious, elusive, even esoteric ambience, one that can be perceived in Guadagnino and Żuławski’s cinematic universes.

In all that highly feminine, yet commanding mood the designer is channeling and refining in her latest offerings, an assortment of no-nonsense, investment-worthy garments: a drab olive-brown jacket with a high, chin-grazing collar styled with matching pair of knitted panties; sensational outerwear in broad-shouldered cut; pleated, wool pants refined by the designer to perfection. But there’s also place for unabashed glam: the eternal style of Milanese sciuras unexpectedly dialogues with the unsung chic of Old Warsaw’s starlets like Zula through a retro-imbued overlap that comes evident in faux fur stoles wrapped around the shoulders, worn over seductive, ruched dresses with built-in corsets. Meanwhile, the two finale pieces of the collection are hooded black dresses in either above-the-knee or floor-sweeping length. They intrigue with minimalist sharpness of cut and the seductive depth of plunging necklines, subverting monastic connotations. As usual in case of Butrym’s style vocabulary, there’s a charming nod to her Slavic heritage. For resort, it comes in form of hand-made lace from Koniaków which is very proudly used in a crocheted body with sharp shoulder-pads, an apron-like skirt, shopper bags, and next season’s ultimate it-accessory: bonnets.

Psst… have you seen the designer’s first ever flagship store that she opened last month in Warsaw? Read about it right here!

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ED’s SELECTION:

Magda Butrym Silver-tone, Faux Pearl, Crystal And Resin Earrings

Magda Butrym Leather-trimmed Embroidered Mesh Ballet Flats

Magda Butrym Belted Leather Jacket

Magda Butrym Strapless Ruched Silk-taffeta Maxi Dress

Magda Butrym Oversized Silk-blend Chiffon Shirt

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Surrealism & Other Myths in Warsaw

May 17, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

Goshka Macuga’s “Madame Blavatsky”

The exhibition “Surrealism. Other Myths” (curated by Hanna Doroszuk) that has just opened at the National Museum of Warsaw is coinciding with the one-hundredth anniversary of André Breton publishing his famous “Manifesto of Surrealism“. The show however refutes the orthodox thinking on Surrealism as a historical art movement having a defined time-frame and fixed geographic boundaries. Instead it treats the movement as a global, inclusive and diverse phenomenon that’s reflected in Polish art, modern and contemporary. The exhibition’s historical narrative begins with works from the interwar period and ends with the output of artists connected with the international “Phases” movement, founded in the 1950s.

The exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover and admire works by more than sixty artists, including Marek Włodarski, Marek Piasecki, Jerzy Kujawski, Erna Rosenstein, Władysław Hasior, Zbigniew Makowski, Teofil Ociepka and Max Ernst. Their pieces exemplify the range of techniques typical of the Surrealists, like decalcomania, grattage and frottage. Also on view are examples of Surrealist objects and a large selection of photographs. In addition to items from the NMW collection, the exhibition features works on loan from other Polish museums and private collections. “Surrealism. Other Myths” proves that surrealism is breathing and well alive.

The part of the exhibition that drew my attention the most was Dominika Olszowy’s – one of the most talented contemporary, Polish artists out there – “Nocturne“. The artist has devised a quasi-domestic space inspired by nocturne painting tradition and by the world of night-time experiences. Permeating the room arranged by the artist is an emotional tension manifesting in physical responses like muscles tightening and bodies freezing in motionless. The objects and sculptures comprising “Nocturne” thus reside in a dead space where action is rendered impossible and the only escape is to wait out the night. In this space where the boundary between dream and reality dissolves, anxiety takes on a material and viscous form. Yet, deep in the crannies, a faint glimmer of the approaching sunrise breaks through. Experiencing this artwork reminded me why I love art. Make sure to follow Olszowy on Instagram!