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\n1. You live and study in Milan – the fashion capital. What exactly are you studying, and why did you decide to connect your future to this city and field?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I think I chose fashion subconsciously from childhood. I always loved drawing – mostly ballerinas and people. When it was time to choose a path, I didn\u2019t really consider alternatives: it had to be fashion or painting. Even though studying abroad always felt like the right idea, after finishing public school it seemed like too big of a step, so I got scared. That\u2019s why I enrolled at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. It was a difficult and quite melancholic period – living alone, cold seasons, and the environment made it even more intense. But now I see how much it prepared me, and I even miss that time. One day during a drawing lecture, I realized staying there for four years would not be right for me, so I started preparing to apply elsewhere. Compared to Paris and New York, Milan felt more accessible, and also closer to Georgia – that played a big role in my decision.<\/p>\n
Learning to draw and improving my technical skills is thanks to my teachers from childhood and school years – Davit Janezashvili and Levan Londaridze. I\u2019m very grateful to them. As for sewing, I started from zero. When I arrived in Milan, I didn\u2019t even know how to properly hold scissors. NABA helped a lot, but so did my grandmother – her support made it possible for me to keep up. My inspiration comes from people – artists, friends, family. But in the end, everything comes down to personal taste and instinct. That\u2019s what shapes every detail.<\/p>\n I wouldn\u2019t say Georgian themes will always be central – time will tell. But in the past two years, I\u2019ve intuitively explored two themes that really changed my creative direction. Last year\u2019s project, \u201cFufala’s Service,\u201d combined two very different worlds: a legendary Georgian film character and a Soviet-era iconic object. I think I\u2019ll return to this idea later with a deeper approach. This year, my focus is \u201cKinto.\u201d I see huge potential in it for fashion, and it might take several collections to fully explore. These themes are very personal, but their authenticity also helped me stand out and define the style I\u2019m developing now.<\/p>\n Answering this made me realize my diploma collection is actually connected to a kind of personal trauma. I danced Georgian dance for nine years because of my parents. I wore traditional costumes many times and performed in concerts, but I never had a solo or a special role like my friends. I didn\u2019t enjoy it – for me, it felt very difficult, so I wasn\u2019t a good dancer. But once, I had a very small solo part in \u201cKintouri.\u201d I still don\u2019t understand why I got it, since I often skipped rehearsals. I think about that moment a lot – maybe I should have tried harder. I was left with a feeling of something unfinished. There\u2019s not even a video of me dancing. That\u2019s why this collection is so personal – I put all my energy into it. If someone told 13-year-old me that my most important collection would be connected to Georgian dance, I wouldn\u2019t believe it.<\/p>\n Until I was 20, I focused only on womenswear. But in the last year and a half, menswear has become dominant in my work, which surprises me too. Still, I don\u2019t want to limit myself – I see myself working with both equally in the future.<\/p>\n I really like the balance between the two. We should follow the time and use every opportunity to share our work. Social media can open many doors, help us inspire others, and connect with creative people. For me, these two worlds can\u2019t exist without each other.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t have one specific person – everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Someone chooses great shoes, someone great pants. I always find something I would change. But in terms of physical presence, I can name a few: young Kate Moss, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Gwyneth Paltrow – and most importantly, my mother.<\/p>\n I like many fashion houses and feel I could fully dedicate myself to the brand I work for. Recently, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent feel closest to me – I always look forward to their shows. It would also be a huge honor to work with Demna\u2019s team, no matter where he is. And of course, John Galliano and Maison Margiela will always have a special place for me.<\/p>\n I like alternative, indie, and some classic rock. My all-time favorite band is Arctic Monkeys – I\u2019ve listened to them since my teenage years. Lana Del Rey is also connected to that time. Recently, thanks to a friend, I started listening more to Radiohead and a Georgian artist, Maxime Machaidze. Though I\u2019m a bit \u201cupset\u201d he doesn\u2019t follow me on Instagram (just kidding\u2026 or maybe not). I usually don\u2019t listen to music while working, but last year, while working on \u201cFufala’s Service,\u201d I listened to Fleetwood Mac a lot – it really matched the concept and helped creatively.<\/p>\n Talking about the future makes me a bit nervous. What I can say is that I\u2019ve really fallen in love with Milan – it feels more and more like my second home. Launching my own brand is not something I clearly see yet. For now, I prefer working for other fashion houses and gaining as much experience as possible. I think this age should be about learning and growth – ideally continuing with a master\u2019s degree while working. At the same time, I get many messages from people who want to buy my designs, which is very tempting. And of course, I won\u2019t forget Georgia – I would love to have a small store there one day.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably had a moment when you come across a photo or artwork on social media and immediately feel that the creator has a unique vision. Luka Panchulidze is one of those people – a young artist currently studying fashion design at NABA in Milan, while steadily gaining attention online with his work. 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\n2. From your social media, it\u2019s clear you\u2019re a multidisciplinary creator – drawing, sewing, graphics. Where does it all come from? What inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-12.png\")
\n3. Your designs often reinterpret traditional Georgian clothing. Why did you choose Georgian identity and culture as a key element in your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-13.png\")
\n4. Many Georgian designers reflect cultural identity in their work. You often use elements of the chokha. Why this garment, with such a long history?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-11.png\")
\n5. When designing, what interests you more – menswear or womenswear?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-11.png\")
\n6. Today, digital platforms make things easier for designers. How do you see this – do you prefer digital or traditional paths?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-13.png\")
\n7. Whose style do you find most interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8-6.png\")
\n8. What is your favorite fashion house or designer?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9-5.png\")
\n9. Your music taste is also noticeable. How does music affect your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/10-4.png\")
\n10. Finally, what are your future plans?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-9.png\")
\nInterview: Mariam Bekauri<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"