Ioana Ciolacu is a contemporary womenswear fashion label from the Romanian designer by the same name. With an MA in Fashion Design and Technology from the prestigious London College of Fashion of University of the Arts London and with design experience from one of the best international brands – Stella McCartney, Ioana has developed strong understanding of creating high quality clothes and unique designs. With a focus on shape, craftsmanship and sustainability, Ioana takes inspiration from architecture and nature combining signature graphics with tailoring techniques.

Her simple yet tailor inspired silhouettes work as canvases for signature graphics – transposed in prints and embroidery -and fabric combinations that all show a deep understanding of shape, proportion and craftsmanship. Ioana’s effortless pieces show a love for playing with custom developed techniques to create a modern and alluring look.

Awards

Best Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2023

BigSEE Fashion Design Award 2020

BigSEE Grand Prix Award 2020

Best Designer Award by Romanian Design Week 2018

Best Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2018

Best Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2017

Best Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2016

Best Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2015

Best Designer of the Year awarded by Beau Monde 2015

Best Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2014

Design Award awarded by The One 10 Years of Inspiration 2014

Future of Fashion award sponsored by Who’s Next & Dazed and Confused Magazine January 2014, July 2014, January 2015

Designer for Tomorrow awarded by Stella McCartney 2013

Rector’s Scholarship awarded by London College of Fashion 2012

Best Young Designer nominee by Elle Style Awards 2012

PASARELA finalist by Institut Cultural Francais 2011

Young Designer Award 2nd Place awarded by SDBI – European Fashion Awards Germany 2010