About Us
Rethink Tradition
Experience the magic of Recultured Designs, where colors burst with beauty and tradition comes to life.
Our garments—defined by bold florals, traditional folk patterns, and original embroidery—are inspired by the rich visual language of Slavic folklore. Each piece celebrates traditional motifs through a modern lens, honoring heritage while embracing everyday wearability.
Every garment is crafted by internally displaced war refugees in Ukraine, providing meaningful employment, dignity, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives through skilled artisanal work.
Founded in 2012 by Alexandra Lisiecki, Recultured Designs grew out of a deeply personal connection to Polish and Slavic culture. Raised in a household where tradition was lived rather than observed, Lisiecki was shaped by a father who was a Slavic historian and a mother who worked as an iconographer, artist, and pisanki maker. Polish folk traditions were celebrated year-round in her home, forming a lasting foundation for her work.
Growing up in a Polish-American family and attending a private Ukrainian school further reinforced her connection to Slavic history and cultural continuity. Summers spent visiting family in Lublin, Bydgoszcz, and Maków Podhalański deepened her appreciation for regional folk art, textiles, and craftsmanship.
After earning B.A. degrees in Slavic Studies and Public Relations from Wayne State University in Detroit, followed by an M.A. in Transatlantic Studies from Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Lisiecki founded Recultured Designs as a way to carry living tradition forward through modern design.
While living in Warsaw, she operated a Recultured Designs boutique on the iconic Chmielna Street, bringing folk-inspired clothing into the heart of the city’s cultural landscape. Today, the brand maintains a strong presence at festivals across the United States, where Lisiecki spends her summer and autumn months traveling, connecting with communities, and presenting her collections in person.
As founder and designer, Lisiecki remains closely involved in every aspect of the brand—from design and production to photography, modeling, marketing, and storytelling. She makes regular trips to Poland to source traditional folk fabrics and collaborates with folk artists from Poland and Ukraine on original embroidery designs that anchor each collection in authenticity.
Recultured Designs is proudly based in San Francisco, California, while remaining deeply rooted in Eastern European tradition and global craftsmanship.