Mariola Turbiarz, creator of Warsaw Fashion Shower, on fashion and social involvement
Mariola Turbiarz is a name well-known in the world of independent fashion and the Polish community supporting WOŚP. A designer with 25 years of experience, founder of the Mariola Turbiarz brand, operating in Sweden and head of one of the foreign staffs of the Jurek Owsiak Orchestra, proves that fashion can be not only an artistic manifestation, but also a tool for building social awareness. Mariola combines her design skills with organizing events such as the Warsaw Fashion Shower, which promote inclusiveness, counteracting cyberbullying and sustainable fashion.
Warsaw Fashion Shower – fashion with a social mission
On March 20th, Warsaw will host Warsaw Fashion Shower – an event that connects the world of fashion with an important social goal. The event aims to raise awareness of cyberbullying and show that fashion can become a tool for positive change. The program will include fashion shows in the spirit of “zero waste”, discussion panels with experts and a space for the exchange of experiences between representatives of the creative industry. “Warsaw Fashion Shower is not an empty event. I want it to be accompanied by the idea of providing help, building tolerance and counteracting violence,” he explains. MariolaTurbiarz.
One of the main points of the program is a competition for young designers under the slogan “equality” – on many levels of life, from social to artistic. The jury will include famous designers such as Paprocki & Brzozowski, and personalities from the world of culture, this is Krystyna Mazur and Julia Kaminska.
The Paprocki & Brzozowski duo, collaborating with Warsaw Fashion Shower, will be present throughout the day of the event. “It’s a great joy that after five minutes of conversation I infected them with the energy of the event. I didn’t have to persuade them. They felt that it was something important,” says Mariola. The designers will not only sit on the jury, but will also share their experiences in discussion panels and present their latest collection during the gala.
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Fashion as art – from individuality to sustainable development
Mariola Turbiarz began her career in Poland, designing unique collections. As she says, her approach to design has remained unchanged over the years: “I always wanted these to be individual, unique clothes. I never wanted to go mass-produced. I wanted my work to be an artistic part of my life.” Her designs are unique, and the designer herself has focused on quality and individuality from the beginning.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world of fashion, forcing Mariola to expand her offer to include oversized clothes, which worked better in online sales. At the same time, she remained faithful to the principles of sustainable fashion: “I try to get materials from the end of the series, I give a second life to clothes with interesting fabrics. I sew to the last scrap, I do not create waste,” emphasizes the designer.
Fashion and Polonia – WOŚP in Sweden
Mariola Turbiarz has lived in Sweden for 13 years, where she runs the Mariola Turbiarz fashion brand with her husband. She is also the head of the Malmö Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. As she admits, the Polish community in Sweden is involved in the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity with great enthusiasm: “During these events, we feel an extraordinary sense of unity and belonging. The volunteers put in a lot of work and energy, breaking records every year.”
For Mariola Turbiarz, WOŚP is more than just raising money – it’s about building community and sharing the joy of helping others. “This event in Sweden is unique because it unites the Polish community, reminds us of our roots and shows that together we can do more,” she says proudly.
Balance and development
The people of Sweden have also influenced the designer’s lifestyle. “I learned to separate work from private life, relax and find balance here. It allows me to be more creative and productive,” she admits. However, her work remains colorful and full of energy, reflecting the character of its creator.
Warsaw Fashion Shower and involvement in WOŚP are just examples of how Mariola Turbiarz uses her skills and passion to create change. Her activities combine fashion, art and social involvement, showing that fashion can have a deeper meaning and impact on the world around us.