Romania has long been a source of luxury goods, from raw minerals to hand-crafted jewelry and beyond. Find out about the most popular Romanian luxury brands in this article, as well as the traits that make them so unique.
Ubikubi
Dragoş Motica and Robert Savu founded Ubikubi in 2014 after collaborating on a number of projects in the past. Dragoș adds originality to the table as an architect and product designer, whereas Robert is more solution-focused, emphasizing both traditional craftsmanship and innovation, and is always eager to explore new areas. Their objective is to produce things that are cutting-edge, intelligent, inexpensive, and sustainable.
Ceramic Sparrow
The ceramic design and production company, Ceramic Sparrow, was founded in 2010 by the creative team of Andreea Lăzărescu and Tiberiu Dăncilă.
Their distinctive, limited-edition ceramic works are inspired by Modernism and a variety of artists, from the intricate patterns of William Morris and Koloman Moser to the straightforwardness of Masahiro Mori. They both studied ornamental arts and design.
Patzaikin
Patzaikin is a successful cooperation between Olympic and world-renowned canoeist Ivan Patzaichin and designer Oláh Gyárfás. Gyárfás’ designs are experimental, avant-gardiste pieces with diverse textures and cuts, inspired by and paying homage to the Danube Delta’s fishermen handicraft.
His finished items are asymmetrical in a simplistic color palette, reminiscent of nature and the plain attire worn by fishermen.
Andra Andreescu
Andra Andreescu founded her namesake label in 2011. Her collection is mostly made of leather, silk, cotton, and linen, and her style is sophisticated and exquisite, highly feminine but always with a hint of masculinity.
Traşkin
Traşkin is a rebellious brand with various causes, including a love of fashion and a desire to create art with a message. Wearing one of Alina Dragomir and Ana Spiridon’s designs allows you to participate in their research of the dichotomy of uptown vs. downtown, which is the driving force behind the entire concept.
Murmur
Andreea Badala founded MURMUR, an international ready-to-wear company, in 2011. The brand’s mission is to reconnect women to their beauty and sensuality, as well as to celebrate the pleasure of being a woman via apparel.
Andreea Badala finds unlimited inspiration in the feminine contours of the 1950s, the intimacy of lingerie, and the rituals of dressing and undressing, which she adapts into current costumes mostly for the evening.
Mihaela Glăvan
Although Mihaela started her own company in 2003, she claims to have been customizing and accessorizing her own shoes for ages.
What first began as a response to the common problem of not being able to locate the perfect pair of shoes slowly developed into a highly profitable business both inside and outside of Romania. Her shoes are architectural and basic, yet sophisticated and intricate.
Dare To Rug
Look no further than Dare to Rug if you’re sick of seeing Ikea’s Lappljung Ruta rug in every other home. Dare to Rug combines contemporary design with an ethnic touch and the best materials to create hand tufted carpets with bold personalities.
They are mostly inspired by Romanian traditional themes but also feature gorgeous geometric designs. The brand was founded in 2015 by interior designers Andreea Batros and Flavia Scînteanu, who are also best friends and business partners.
Crina Bulprich
Crina Bulprich, another successful alumna of the Cluj-Napoca design school, honed her skill in Milan while working as an intern for Lucio Vanotti and created an aesthetic centered on the adage “less is more.”
Her designs experiment with well-constructed volumes, premium organic materials, vibrant colors, and utility to produce incredibly wearable pieces.
Radu Abraham
Radu Abraham, a product designer from Cluj-Napoca, pushes his imagination and experiments with new materials and methods for his furniture line. Abraham designs commonplace items that are committed to his desire of simplicity and functionality and are inspired by opposites.
Iutta
Nicoleta Chirică makes bags, shoes, and accessories with ethnographic motifs because she is inspired by and captivated by traditional symbols, which she reinterprets and changes. Iutta, founded in 2013, is a small company that works with traditional craftspeople that are passionate about authenticity.
Despite being straightforward and modest in terms of color and style, Iutta’s designs stand out thanks to the vibrant hand embroidery, which always has a meaning and a backstory.
Lana Dumitru
Bucharest-based artist with a PhD in Arts and Fashion from London Designer Lana Dumitru creates clothing that is equally at home in a gallery, a museum, or a high-end retailer.
She employs digital technology to bring her vision to life and turn it into powerful and distinctive conceptual pieces as a maker of “wearable opinions.”
Her work has been displayed in museums all over the world, including the Horniman Museum London and the Malmö Design Centre, as well as at other fashion weeks and events. She has already created 12 collections.
Adina Orboi
Adina Orboi, who attended school in Timișoara, offers a novel perspective on femininity by examining it via the most creative of juxtapositions.
In order to better highlight it, she projects it onto men and asks them to recognize their sensibility and, in her words, “exhale femininity.” Her attire aims to promote thinking formation and accomplish dualism for oneness.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for high-quality, luxurious brands made Romanian in that can help elevate your style game, then you should definitely check out this list.
Not only are these brands known for their exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge designs, but they also pride themselves on being environmentally friendly and socially responsible.
If you’re interested in finding out more about these brands or want to find the perfect piece of clothing to wear on your next special occasion, be sure to explore our selection!
