TELIMENA FASHION HOUSE. WHAT POLISH WOMEN WORE

Discover the fascinating history of Polish fashion during the PRL era! Telimena Fashion House is a symbol of elegance and chic in a gloomy reality. This book is a journey through time that will allow you to understand how trends were born on Polish streets and who was behind them.

• Learn the history of the iconic Telimena fashion house
• Discover the secrets of designers and seamstresses who created PRL fashion
• See how Telimena dressed stars and exported fashion abroad
• Find out why Telimena stopped setting trends
• Trace the birth and development of the famous Łódź fashion house
• Take a look at the outfits desired for decades
• Learn the story of the people behind Telimena's success

Telimena Fashion House, founded in 1957 in Łódź, quickly became a trendsetter in Poland. Telimena's clothes were desired by almost all Polish women, including actresses, singers and presenters. It was Telimena who prepared the creation for Wisława Szymborska for the Nobel Prize ceremony. Behind the scenes of fashion shows and in the pattern rooms, stage and television stars appeared to choose or sew something unique for themselves. The rest of the clients had to settle for visits to Telimena's company stores, scattered throughout the country.

Telimena's success lay in the use of the highest quality materials and the work of outstanding seamstresses and designers who followed Parisian trends to later adapt them to domestic tastes, weather conditions and available fabrics. However, Telimena dressed not only Polish women - she also sewed clothes for export and organized prestigious revues, promoting our country in many parts of the world. Katarzyna Jasiołek's book is a fascinating story about how the company was received by the press, when and why there was a great upheaval in it, and what happened that Telimena stopped setting trends.

In Katarzyna Jasiołek's book, we will look behind the scenes of the famous Łódź fashion house to trace its birth and development, take a look at the outfits desired for decades and learn the story of the people behind its success. It is a story about passion, talents and challenges that the creators of Polish fashion had to face during the PRL era. This book is not only a history of fashion, but also a history of Poland, told through the lens of clothing and style.

The book contains 416 pages, format 187x251 mm, integrated binding. Published by Marginesy Publishing House in 2025. Ideal for fashion history lovers, designers, students and everyone who wants to better understand Polish culture and identity. It is a real treat for collectors and bibliophiles who appreciate unique and valuable publications. Don't miss the opportunity to enrich your library with this unique book!