About

I'm so thrilled to share the story of how this brand came to life! My name is Kristina and I'm the founder/designer/maker of Divoki. As a teenager, I was constantly seeking the latest trends and stocking my closet with cheap, mass-produced pieces. Around the same time I started experimenting with my mum's sewing machine to adjust my clothes, I loved being creative in general. After finishing my studies I left my homeland Slovakia to live and work in different countries across the globe. Now, I do not come from a rich family, I worked in hospitality and reinvested everything into the next trip.

Travelling opened my eyes to the beauty and diversity of cultures, traditions, and crafts. I met amazing artisans who poured their hearts into creating unique garments. 

I started to miss sewing and creating, I craved to settle down and have my own creative space. I believe this way I attracted the father of my children, who's mum happens to be a professional seamstress. She was kind enough to borrow me her first sewing machine, I mean call this magic! So, when I moved to France I brought heaps of (vintage) fabrics from my grandma and started creating my very own clothes.

As I embraced this new way of dressing, I felt a profound sense of fulfilment. My wardrobe transformed into a collection of cherished pieces, each with its own story and history. Once I felt confident in my sewing skills (I never studied fashion) I set up Divoki. The name "Divoki" means "the wild ones/ savages" in my native Slovak. It is coming back to our roots, the Mother Nature and taking care of her. It's a commitment to celebrating the natural beauty of vintage and secondhand materials.

My mission is to create a community of conscious consumers who value quality, creativity, and sustainability. With each garment I hope to inspire others to rethink their approach to fashion and embrace a slower, more meaningful way of dressing.

By choosing Divoki, you not only invest in beautifully crafted clothing but also become part of a movement toward a more sustainable future. I believe that true style should not come at the expense of our planet or the people who create our clothes.

Thank you for joining me on this journey of creativity, sustainability, and self-expression. Together, let's redefine the way we dress and embrace the beauty of slow, handmade, and sustainable fashion. Welcome to Divoki – where vintage charm meets modern style!