Sofia Shazak only makes unique, customised objects, from saddles and harnesses for which she is widely known, to decorative pieces and furniture. She once created a punching bag for a Netflix series and has also designed special pieces for haute couture shows, such as a moulded neckline for a Maison Mugler dress. Creating timeless pieces that are ethically sourced is at the core of Sofia's values. The leathers she uses come from Europe exclusively, are vegetable tanned and are never from endangered species. Sofia feels as confident manipulating leather using traditional techniques as she does new technologies: researching, experimenting and pushing her boundaries are her drive. "Shallang is a Hungarian ornamental harnessing technique from the 19th century that I was able to ‘decode’ just by looking at photos," she says.
Sofia Shazak
