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In 2022, we have seen exceptional deeds. Magda Butrym – the most recognized Polish designer in the world. We admired how her creations conquered Hollywood red carpets. Specially for GentleWoman, Fashion Courier takes a closer look at Butrym’s style, discovers what makes her creations so popular with movie and music stars, and reports on this year’s best styles with the Polish designer’s label.
Table of Contents:
- Craftsmanship and femininity – Magda Butrym – what is her phenomenon?
- Power Dressing – can a cocktail dress add power?
- Conquering Hollywood – what are Natalie Portman and Olivia Wilde wearing?
- Rihanna’s blessing – what do leading singers love Butrym’s designs for?
Craftsmanship and femininity – what is the Magda Butrym phenomenon all about?
In the global fashion industry, Magda Butrym needs no introduction. Clothes and accessories by Poland’s most acclaimed designer can be purchased at top boutiques high fashion , from Net-A-Porter to Harrods. Her showroom is besieged by buyers and editors during Paris fashion weeks. Recognizable cocktail dresses with the Butrym label are massively copied by chain stores as well as well-known fashion houses. In 2022, the designer’s clothes also proved to be the most coveted in Hollywood, becoming favorites of top celebrity stylists – as well as our favorite actresses.
After years of experience in the industry, Magda Butrym founded the brand under her own name in 2014. To this day, it remains true to its original premise of combining modern fashion design with traditional craftsmanship. The designer often plays with references to vintage fashion (echoes of the 70s and 80s constantly appear in her collections) and surprisingly combines them with current trends.
What consistently impresses is that, Magda Butrym cares about traditions and explores old techniques, supporting local artisans. This is especially reflected in the creation of crocheted creations or sheepskin masterpieces. He is inspired by Polish folklore, but never in a too literal way. A recurring motif in Magda Butrym’s designs is the rose, a flower symbolizing femininity, passion and love. However, what drives her fashion work is her daily observation of the women around her, especially her observation of what they like to wear and how they like to wear it.
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Power Dressing – can a cocktail dress add power?
Can a mini dress add strength? In Butrym’s release, by all means. The Polish designer has made a name for herself with her recognizable, party-ready creations that have a distinct and ruthlessly feminine appeal. They are seductive and sensual, but at the same time have something extremely charismatic about them. This is a new form of “power dressing” that exudes determination, but is not opposed to celebrating femininity. No wonder Butrym’s clothes are so popularly chosen by women around the world for important occasions.
The evening closet offered by Butrym is one of a kind. Highlights of the latest collections include off-shoulder necklines and the return of appliques with huge flowers, which appear on blazers with voluminous shoulders or on skirts made of high-quality denim. At the premiere of the film “Infinite Storm” in New York, Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska and actress Naomi Watts (who played the lead role in Szumowska’s feature-length work) showed up in sisterly, monochromatic looks by Butrym.
Watts wowed with a silk shirt with a huge flower on the shoulder, while Szumowska inflicted chicness with a classic combination of a men’s jacket and loose pants. Both artists demonstrated the aforementioned “power dressing,” looking not only ultra-chic, but like real successful women, proud of their joint project. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner was seen in an over-size black leather designer coat, nonchalantly thrown over a white mini dress. The result? Bravo. Just like the style offered to women by Butrym.
Conquering Hollywood – what are Natalie Portman and Olivia Wilde wearing?
Magda Butrym’s clothes are perfect for the red carpet, because they “don’t disguise” like a costume, but exude authenticity and really allow the person who wears them to shine. This year, Natalie Portman fell in love with clothes with the Magda Butrym label. Together with stylist Ryan Hastings, she chose the brand’s recognizable floral designs for various occasions. She appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show in a seductive black mini with a bold cutout and floral tie at the neck, and at the film premiere she chose Butrym’s iconic crisp red for the Hollywood premiere in the form of a fitted jacket and pants.
Anya Taylor Joy, one of the most talented actresses of the younger generation, showed off a red total look by Magda Butrym, consisting of a lace babydoll dress and a patent leather coat. It seems that every fashion website cheered this style, fabulous and sensual at the same time.
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Olivia Wilde, who works closely with celebrity stylist Karla Welch, wore a phenomenal full taffeta skirt in black with a slim crop top for this year’s Baby2Baby gala. This is a contemporary interpretation of the actress’ retro style in “Don’t Worry Darling,” which she also directed. Meanwhile, on the cover of the latest Variety, Jennifer Lawrence is wearing a chic jersey dress with an open back in crimson rose.
In Butrym’s dress, the three-time Golden Globe winner looks confident and ready for the next chapter of her career. Meanwhile, Tracee Ellis Ross recently wowed with a Butrym outfit as if pulled straight from a Studio 54 party. A beige blazer adorned with shimmering crystals and a matching jumpsuit would certainly not be denied by her mother, R&B and disco queen Diana Ross. As you can see, the Polish designer’s outfits attract exceptional, style-conscious women.
Rihanna’s blessing – what do leading singers love Butrym’s designs for?
At the end of 2022, Magda Butrym was again in the limelight after Rihanna, a contemporary fashion icon, showed up in the designer’s red bandage dress with fine floral inserts. The bestselling singer and newlywed mom matched the look with a blood-colored vintage handbag from Gucci and minimalist stilettos. She looked sexy and simply “effortless.”
This is not the first time this year that music stars have fallen in love with the Polish brand. Olivia Rodrigo, who won the hearts of the younger generation with her album Sour, wore Butrym’s artisanal masterpiece last summer: a sensual ankle-length corset dress made from hundreds of hand-woven leather thongs. It’s worth mentioning that Butrym’s innovative approach to leather was loved by Kim Kardashian back in 2015, when she became one of the first foreign celebrities to wear the polka-dotted pieces, including pencil skirts made using a similar technique. Of course, the dress in which Rodrigo appeared sold out in an instant.
Lorde, another client of stylist Karla Welch, At one of the concerts of her “Solar Power” tour, she wore a satin cream suit with a Butrym label. In an intriguing way, she juxtaposed the styling with a black bra and latex gloves. The designer’s clothes can be worn as total looks, but not only. As much as possible you can play with them and experiment with your image.
Magda Butrym is constantly gaining momentum, and we at GentleWoman’s editorial team are following her every next step. We are curious what the designer will surprise us with in 2023!
