The founder and designer, Alena Kudera, approaches design in a sculptural and expressive way — strong silhouettes, daring proportions, and vivid colour stories define her distinctive aesthetic. Every garment carries a sense of individuality, composed through inventive reconstruction and refined craftsmanship.

Each piece is crafted from carefully selected deadstock fabrics, reclaimed garments, or vintage finds, transforming what once was overlooked into something bold, contemporary, and full of character.

The label’s collections are released as limited-edition seasonal drops — small, thoughtful capsules of one-off designs and crafted made-to-order pieces. Like seasonal produce, they respond to time, mood, and need — evolving naturally with each shift of season.

A(r)telier’s signature designs: the “Upside-Down Jeans” and the Tailor Collection, redefine classic pieces and the concept of suit jacket and shirt into a new urban uniform, encapsulating Kudera’s vision of modern, circular luxury.

Alena draws from her background in stage costume design. Her work carries a performative elegance — seen in Kudera’s line of artful eveningwear, from hand-finished dresses to expressive skirts and sculptural separates.