06/10/2025
✨2 DAYS AWAY✨ SEE YOU THURSDAY!
If you haven’t heard, Michaela Knittel, the visionary behind local Kansas City brand Cvet Préri (pronounced “svet prer-ee”) is our guest speaker following our Fall/Winter 2025 Fashion Report.
Michaela’s brand name translates to “prairie flower” in Serbian and Hungarian, honoring her grandmother and great-aunts who were all professional seamstresses and dressmakers. This beautiful heritage continues to inspire her work today, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
What makes Cvet Préri extraordinary:
* Every piece is handcrafted and made-to-order using carefully sourced, limited-run fabrics
* Complete in-house process from design and patternmaking to local production
* Commitment to slow, ethical, and sustainable fashion practices
* A unique fusion of vintage aesthetics with modern sensibility
Michaela’s work has garnered attention from prestigious platforms including Moda Operandi’s exclusive “Next & Now” trunkshow alongside coveted brands like Doen, and features in Denude Magazine. Her approach to fashion represents everything we’re celebrating this evening—thoughtful design, cultural heritage, and the transformation of traditional craft into contemporary art.
During our Q&A session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about her creative process, sustainable practices, and the stories behind her beautiful “prairie flower” collections.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with one of fashion’s most thoughtful emerging voices.
