MANDULA

Hajnalka Mandula was introduced to her career in fashion by her grandmother. Her Hungarian upbringing, affinity for time-worn elements and love of nature are reflected in her label Mandula. Aligning traditional construction methods with modern architectural shapes, intricate detailing and old-world craftsmanship, Mandula is a union of modernism and antiquity.

At 19 Hajnalka relocated to Vancouver, Canada and enrolled at Helen Lefeaux School of Fashion Design. Upon graduation Hajnalka worked as a house model followed by a two-year stint in Milan designing with avant-garde couturier Sanchita Ajjampur, the creative talent behind Romeo Gigli. Hajnalka strengthened her appreciation for working with natural and unblended fibers, unconventional pairings of texture and form and honed her own fierce, determined individuality.