Lirika Matoshi could've never predicted that just a few months after being rejected from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she'd have her own studio designing the fishnet collection of her dreams. The 20-year-old from Kosovo has re-imagined the classic stockings as a chic, nature-inspired trend by embellishing them with dainty details. She uses pearls, gemstones as leaves, butterflies, and even pineapples [1] in her creations.
According to The Cut, singer Elle King reached out to Lirika about a year ago to wear one of her headpieces [2], but the idea for her fishnets only came three months ago [3]. Now, she's in contact with celebrities like Nicki Minaj, Rita Ora, and Noah Cyrus, who want to get their hands on a pair of her tights.
Lirika sells her tights on Etsy [4], ranging from $80 to $350 depending on the details. The tights each take two hours to make, with every intricate add-on being hand-stitched. Keep reading to see some of Lirika's grungy-chic designs and shop her styles below.