Evica Milovanov-Penezic | |
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Nationality | Serbian |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Known for | Leather gloves |
Evica Milovanov-Penezic is a Serbian glove designer known for her fringes, cutouts and use of vibrant colors.
Penezic started off as a clothing and handbag designer but switched to leather gloves in 1997 while living in Germany. [1] Noticing the limited variety of glove styles, she began creating new designs with embroidery and decorations. [2] Penezic creates her pieces by hand, relying on traditional methods. [3] [1] The handmade approach contributes to the uniqueness of each pair of gloves. [4]
She had her first exhibit at a Belgrade fair [1] and has presented collections in Paris several times. [3] [1] She also had several solo shows like the 2011 exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum in Serbia. [5] A Hong Kong exhibit garnered her an award in 2010. [6] Her work has been seen at the Belgrade Fashion Week accessories show [7] and has appeared in fashion publications like Serbian Elle Magazine. [8] She also presented her glove designs at the 8th International Exhibition of "Wearable Art". [1] Her leather gloves are worn by royals like Kate Middleton, as well as singers Deborah Harry and Kelis. [5] [1] [6]
Penezic collaborates with clothing designers like Roksanda Ilincic and Ana Šekularac for their runway shows. [5] She also designs for operas, as well as theater and movie productions, such as the Serbian film " St. George Shoots the Dragon". [5] Her gloves can be found in boutiques in several European cities. [3] [1] She is a member of " The Applied Artists and Designers Association of Serbia" and currently sits on its arts council. [9] She has two daughters. [1]