Yesterday evening, on the 24.01.2018, the designer Barbara I Gongini has received the annual Faroese Cultural Prize handed by Mrs. Rigmor Dam, Minister of Culture, Research and Education in the Faroe Islands. The price is the highest recognition given by the Ministry of Culture, to honor a Faroese person of culture, to show gratitude for cultural accomplishments.   With inspiration from the Faroese nature, the ever-changing weather and the thrift that comes with having limited resources, she is a pioneer in the field of the sustainable clothing industry. Her experimental and process-oriented working methods showcase a wide span of complexity. Setting the focus on gender equality, the strength of the individual as well as on the playful imaginative tale of craftsmanship that breathes freedom of self-expression.     

The BARBARA I GONGINI main collection is moving into a free realm, with form of expression and playfulness at its core. A sphere where raw authenticity underlines the process of creation. The experimental and conceptual approach to the garments cuts, choice of fabric and visible treatments, are the center of attention. The collection contains a clear reference to the modular process, where craftsmanship has a strong hold on each garment. The BARBARA I GONGINI Man 10 and Women Collection 27 is taking new grips on categories like tailored, sportswear and denim. The aim is to morph a new outcome that reflects a natural choice of fabric with a slightly more progressive form language. The Avant-Garde reference stands out in its full potential, visible through high quality fabric compositions, the construction of designs, as well as organic treatments and washes. Visible stitches, outside seams, as well as geometrical and anatomical cuts support the high-end expression of the clothing designs, which emanate in a strong high-end product.