ALEXANDRA BUCUR-SABAU
DESIGNER
UNITED KINGDOM
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Born in Targu Mures (Romania), Alexandra Bucur-Sabau moved to Falmouth/Cornwall (UK) in 2017 to follow her dream at the prestigious Falmouth University. She is a person very passionate about her work, loving everything that comes with it. She loves trying new things, enjoying anything that gives her an adrenaline rush, not being scared of unknown regarding anything, not her work nor her life. |
Tell us about yourself
I am a dreamer, that lives in her pink bubble, that believes that anything is
possible as long as you work hard for it.
What are your hobbies?
I love practicing any kind of fine arts (painting, graphics, sculpturing etc.) and
music (studying piano and canto for 8 years at music school). I am a big fan of
sports, especially camp tennis as well as extreme sports as surfing, snowboarding
or scuba diving; and in my free time, I love to read and travel.
How does it look a normal day of your life?
A normal day for me would start with a lovely breakfast and a cup of coffee
listening to my jazz playlist. After, I go to university, participating to courses and
after them working extra in library or studio. Depending of the hour I finish, I
love to relax going at arts galleries and drawing or going on the sea side reading a
book.
At the end of the day I love to do activities with my friends like going for a
pool or a stand up.
I am a dreamer, that lives in her pink bubble, that believes that anything is
possible as long as you work hard for it.
What are your hobbies?
I love practicing any kind of fine arts (painting, graphics, sculpturing etc.) and
music (studying piano and canto for 8 years at music school). I am a big fan of
sports, especially camp tennis as well as extreme sports as surfing, snowboarding
or scuba diving; and in my free time, I love to read and travel.
How does it look a normal day of your life?
A normal day for me would start with a lovely breakfast and a cup of coffee
listening to my jazz playlist. After, I go to university, participating to courses and
after them working extra in library or studio. Depending of the hour I finish, I
love to relax going at arts galleries and drawing or going on the sea side reading a
book.
At the end of the day I love to do activities with my friends like going for a
pool or a stand up.
“Don’t Kill the Red Dragon” is a collection designed to make people more conscience about the major problem of air pollution that exists in Wales, more specific in Port Talbot (being the most polluted town in UK). Based on my research (started from the apparition of “Greeting Season”, created by Banksy in Port Talbot)
I decided to illustrate through my collection a fashion riot against Steelwork air pollution, focusing my attention especially to the air pollution in Wales (incorporating wales elements).
I decided to illustrate through my collection a fashion riot against Steelwork air pollution, focusing my attention especially to the air pollution in Wales (incorporating wales elements).
“Fashion is art, a type of art that combines the beauty with necessity”,
says Alexandra.
Why are you passionate about fashion?
I was passionate by arts since always. When I started studying it properly in high
school I realized that the field that I love the most is fashion design. Realizing this, I
started to focus on that 100%.
The thing what I love the most about fashion is the fact that it is the perfect balance
between arts and business. Regarding the fact that my creative process starts
usually with finding inspiration in art, architecture, history etc. is amazing to see
the final product as a piece of clothing.
What is your source of inspiration for your designs?
I can find inspiration in anything. I don’t have something specific that gives me
inspiration. As long as I have a good vibe, I can make a new creation from
anything.
What is your motto?
Think outside the box.
What skills according to you are necessary for a successful fashion?
In my perception a successful fashion designer should be a good team worker and
team leader, a hard worker, relaxed and maybe the most important to love the
industry. Without the love for the industry is impossible to resist in this domain.
How would you describe your personal fashion style?
Mostly pin up. I have other styles that I alternate to like punker or office, but my
main style will always remain pin up.
Are you self-taught or did you study fashion design?
I studied art high school, choosing as my main domain fashion since 11th grade.
After, I started my universities studies at Falmouth University on fashion design.
How has your work evolved since you began your own label?
I do not have my own brand yet, but so long I have my own creations and I am
working under my own label “BSAD” (based on my initials).
What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you’ve started your brand?
This industry is anything but what you expect. Do not quit just because you met a
hard situation. As long as you are passionate it worth the hard work.
I was passionate by arts since always. When I started studying it properly in high
school I realized that the field that I love the most is fashion design. Realizing this, I
started to focus on that 100%.
The thing what I love the most about fashion is the fact that it is the perfect balance
between arts and business. Regarding the fact that my creative process starts
usually with finding inspiration in art, architecture, history etc. is amazing to see
the final product as a piece of clothing.
What is your source of inspiration for your designs?
I can find inspiration in anything. I don’t have something specific that gives me
inspiration. As long as I have a good vibe, I can make a new creation from
anything.
What is your motto?
Think outside the box.
What skills according to you are necessary for a successful fashion?
In my perception a successful fashion designer should be a good team worker and
team leader, a hard worker, relaxed and maybe the most important to love the
industry. Without the love for the industry is impossible to resist in this domain.
How would you describe your personal fashion style?
Mostly pin up. I have other styles that I alternate to like punker or office, but my
main style will always remain pin up.
Are you self-taught or did you study fashion design?
I studied art high school, choosing as my main domain fashion since 11th grade.
After, I started my universities studies at Falmouth University on fashion design.
How has your work evolved since you began your own label?
I do not have my own brand yet, but so long I have my own creations and I am
working under my own label “BSAD” (based on my initials).
What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you’ve started your brand?
This industry is anything but what you expect. Do not quit just because you met a
hard situation. As long as you are passionate it worth the hard work.
“In my dream I will become the Coco Chanel of 21st century. I want to
innovate the fashion industry and put my mark in this world”
innovate the fashion industry and put my mark in this world”
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CODRUT GASPAR
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CODRUT GASPAR
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CODRUT GASPAR
Models: BRADLEY JENKINS and DIANA ANITA BICA
Behind any successful brand, there is huge team work.
Who is your team?
At the moment is just me. I am doing the research, designs,
development, patterns, sawing, finishing.
But, in certain situations I call for some help, and I have to thank a lot to people that helped me through my work:
Peto Jolanka Magdolna (seamstress for my “Green light” collection);
Codrut Gaspar (amazing photographer that I love at any point to work with);
models (that also offered me as well emotional support),
Bradley Jenkins, Diana Anita Bica, Alexandra Ghinda, Cristina Maria Vasile;
Ioana Modista (who is an amazing support and help through the contest),
my university tutors that improve my work with new ideas and constant help
and of course my family who supports me financially and emotionally in everything I do.
At the moment is just me. I am doing the research, designs,
development, patterns, sawing, finishing.
But, in certain situations I call for some help, and I have to thank a lot to people that helped me through my work:
Peto Jolanka Magdolna (seamstress for my “Green light” collection);
Codrut Gaspar (amazing photographer that I love at any point to work with);
models (that also offered me as well emotional support),
Bradley Jenkins, Diana Anita Bica, Alexandra Ghinda, Cristina Maria Vasile;
Ioana Modista (who is an amazing support and help through the contest),
my university tutors that improve my work with new ideas and constant help
and of course my family who supports me financially and emotionally in everything I do.
July 2019
Saif Rahman Sozib
World Fashion Media News
Contributing International Fashion Journalist and Media Consultant
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