Erwin Michalec is an aspiring barrister and a Master of Laws (LLM) graduate with Merit from The University of Law. Equipped with a comprehensive theoretical foundation in International Arbitration and Maritime Law, he is focused on leveraging this knowledge in his future practice. He also holds a deep academic interest in Media Law, Copyright, Privacy, and Defamation within the jurisdiction of England and Wales.

Complementing his legal training is a robust background in the creative industries. Erwin holds a BA (Hons) in Art and Design from Kingston University (2:1) and an HND in Fashion Pathways with Distinction from West Herts College. This distinctive blend of rigorous legal theory and creative experience allows him to bring a fresh, sophisticated perspective to complex disputes at the intersection of law and the arts.

​About​

  • ​​Midlands Fashion Awards (showcase) 20.10.2017​
  • Minds Charity event by Samm Stanley. Lost Theatre London 06.08.2017​
  • “MUSIC CONNECTION” by "European Youth Future" by N.I.C.O.L.A (new international company of live arts), Naples Italy. Exhibition of Erwin Michalec. 30 October 2015​​
  •  "European Youth Future" by N.I.C.O.L.A Project (new international company of live arts), Erasmus + (European Commission) Erwin Michalec Show Strasbourg France 16 November 2015​
  • Magnetic Fashion Show 5th August 2015
  • Sophia Consortium Fashion Show 11 July 2015
  • ADRI - the Art and Design Research Institute at Middlesex University 25th April 2015​
  • Fashion Scout London Fashion Week 23 February 2015 Emerging Designer Showcase​
  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM UN. Fashion Against Female Genital Mutilation by Dr Comfort Momoth & Pauline Long 7th February 2015
  • Linda Mirembe /DianaA Kaganda ACLT Charity Fashion Fundraiser  "Like a bird" 13 December 2014​
  • Face of Uganda "The Power of Beauty" 29 November 2014
  • Panache Global PGRAE entertainment 27 September 2014​
  • Passion for Motherland by Lisette Mibo 22 August 2014
  • Africa Fashion Week London August 2014
  • The Face of Deana Kamille 19 July 2014​
  • Fashion for Angelman Syndrom (Young Designer Awards) 14 April 2014
  • World Poetry Day UNESCO 21 March 2014
  • L'Art de la Mode "Spirit of Africa Asia and the Caribbean" 16 February 2014 & 23 February 2014
  • The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity 12 January 2014
  • Pride of the Motherland "Freedom" Yaa Asantaawa Arts 14 December 2013
  • Branded Fashion Show 19 October 2013 Charity Showcase by Kiwanis Addiscombe Surrey 
  • FDC Radical Designer award (Second place plus entry to Vancouver Fashion Week) 26 October 2013​
  • London Africa Cultural Event: Black History Month 25 October 2013
  • Yaa Asataawa September 2013
  • Art at The Mills September 2013
  • Ghana UK Fashion Show 22 July 2013
  • Top Photomodel of MyphotoBase 22 June 2013
  • Paranormal Activity Art & Fashion Show Aptitude UK March 2013
  • The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity 13 January 2013
  • Art at The Mills 22/23 September 2012
  • Contrasts Art Show. Fashion & Art Veranda Brixton 2011 debut 

Polish-born mixed media artist specializing in unique hand-painted fabrics and avant-garde theatrical costumes, which is his main passion, separated from commercial activities (freelance design)

A proud member of the fashion industry, I became relatively late and by pure coincidence. After seeing one alternative fashion show with a friend artist, we have created an art collective. We were trying to attract an audience, so we wanted to invite fashion designers to showcase during our experimental events. Unfortunately, at the time, nobody wanted to cooperate with us, so our first fashion show was with my hand-painted t-shirts and dresses. It started my exciting journey with all the steps of fashion. For example, I was a host (including projects in the Embassy of Poland and the Embassy of Tanzania), backstage manager, fashion designer, even make-up artist, and body painter. Let's say, I was an adventure seeker. Even after graduating with a degree in fashion design, which I decided to pursue long after my participation in Fashion Scout or being published in Vogue magazine, I try to stick to my chaotic, unrealistic vision of fashion, which brings me nothing except personal satisfaction.


I think fashion is the highest level of art, where the catwalk show combines elements of the theatre in which actors are models who are moving on the stage as living sculptures. And there is always music in the background.

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​Erwin MIchalec

Fashion Shows/ Presentations

With Alexandra Shulman - Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue. Ististuto Marangoni London

As Seen in Vogue, Erwin Michalec’s designs have a mixed media of ethnic influences. He is fascinated with Haitian Voodoo and the strong connection between Polish and Haitian. Inspired by the Caribbean and African Culture has become a signature element throughout his collections.  
Erwin does not use any digital processing throughout the development of his designs for individual clients and all his art and fashion shows:
-        The clothing is painted by hand
-       Every design is different and as unique as possible
-       There are not any printed works on any of his dresses presented on the catwalks.
-       It is real paint which is directly applied to the fabric
Creating this kind of fashion is very laborious. These techniques have gained success for Erwin as he gained second place in the Radical Designer Award.