Evica Milovanov-Penezic is a

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n glove designer known for her fringes, cutouts and use of vibrant colors.

Biography

Penezic started off as a clothing and handbag designer but switched to leather gloves in 1997 while living in Germany. Noticing the limited variety of glove styles, she began creating new designs with embroidery and decorations. Penezic creates her pieces by hand, relying on traditional methods. The handmade approach contributes to the uniqueness of each pair of gloves. She had her first exhibit at a

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fair and has presented collections in

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several times. She also had several solo shows like the 2011 exhibition at the

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. A

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exhibit garnered her an award in 2010. Her work has been seen at the

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accessories show and has appeared in fashion publications like

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. She also presented her glove designs at the 8th International Exhibition of "Wearable Art". Her leather gloves are worn by royals like

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, as well as singers

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and Kelis. Penezic collaborates with clothing designers like Roksanda Ilincic and Ana Šekularac for their runway shows. She also designs for operas, as well as theater and movie productions, such as the

n film ''" St. George Shoots the Dragon"''. Her gloves can be found in boutiques in several European cities. She is a member of "

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" and currently sits on its arts council. She has two daughters.

References

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