| Ute Ploier was born in Austria and studied in the fashion department at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. During her training she was taught by Jean-Charles Castelbajac, Viktor&Rolf and Raf Simons. January 2004 marked her debut when she showed her AW 03 Electrification Collection during Paris Fashion Week. Her work is conceptual and always carries a strong social message. Ploier states: ‘Each collection is a project in itself…it’s all about the idea, the concept, and the social aspect.’ |