Petra Fagerström is a Swedish fashion designer Born in 1998. She is currently based in London, pursuing a Master's in Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins.
After finishing her bachelor at Parsons Paris, she gained experience working at Acne Studios and Balenciaga as well as working freelance for brands such as Byredo and doing private tailoring.
Her Parsons Paris graduation collection featuring lenticular pleated fabrics and military inspired outerwear gained recognition, as she became a finalist at the International Talent Support contest in Italy 2022.
Recognized for her work in sustainability, 2023 Petra Fagerström received the 38th Festival D'Hyeres Mercedes Benz Sustainability Award for a pleated upcycled parachute dress and the Chanel Atelier des Matières Prize for her innovative use of discarded materials. New use of material is a core value for Petra which can be seen in her signature lenticular pleats. She also has a strong interest for garment construction and cutting developed during an apprenticeship at bespoke Tailor A.W Bauer in 2021.
Petra Fagerström is part of the Swedish Fashion Council Incubator Program, working alongside the council towards the launch the brand. Together they are developing the business plan while trying to develop a sustainable system for production.
