Ilka Lepke
is an autobiographical endeavor.

While creating functional garments, the process explores contradictory objectives and nonsensical connections between far-reaching ideas. Further explanation is withheld.

Only what is needed is made and what is made may evolve. Fabrics are selected based on their natural qualities and their ability to wear down. They will not outlive your
great
great
great
great
great
great
great
grandchild
like a vampire.
Like all natural things,
they will die.
Enjoy them
deeply
while they last.

The four seasons have lost their character. Dress for the weather.

Made in Budapest.