About

After obtaining a diploma in graphic design from Ecole Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne Swiss-born Ligia Dias moved to Paris to study fashion design at the renowned Studio Bercot. In the spring of 2002, while preparing her school’s final show, Dias undertook two internships at Lanvin where she so impressed creative director Alber Elbaz that he invited her to work on the Fall-Winter 2003 collection. In September 2002 Ligia joined the studio as a full time designer and after three fulfilling years she launched herself as an independent designe

Following the launch of her signature Ligia Dias Colliers line, Ligia was invited by Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons to participate to the knitwear program for the CDG Fall-Winter 2006 collection.

Her “jewelry” – which was embroidered onto the garments –earned praise for its innovative approach to embellishment.

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The Look

She uses unusual materials (washers, rope) but to very elegant effect.

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