We need armor for what's coming

In Warsaw's creative underground, designers are building literal armor from organic silver and avant-garde tailoring, creating garments that feel like protection against an uncertain world.

February 23, 2026· Updated February 26, 2026

sustainable fashion Polish design avant-garde tailoring artisanal jewelry climate activism Central European fashion Alexander McQueen minimalism Warsaw fashion handcrafted silver jewelry European Climate Pact armor protection craftsmanship

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