A commitment to craftmanship
My name is Patricia Burgaya, and I am a designer with Danish and Catalan heritage. From a young age, I have been passionate about creating clothing, and I have pursued this dream with determination.
I earned my degree in fashion design from Copenhagen and gained diverse experience through internships in both fast and slow fashion across Europe. It quickly became clear that I couldn’t work in the fast fashion environment. I needed to find a way to stay true to myself and my values, respecting the supply chain and creating a brand that slows the process down, honoring the craftsmanship and expertise involved in garment making.
This led to the establishment of Casa Burgaya, my house of conscious fashion design. Here, I strive to move Danish brands’ manufacturing to Europe and work with craftsmanship in my studio in Odense. I specialized in couture embroidery through a scholarship to Ecole Lesage in Paris. This art form brings me into close proximity with the materials and beautifully honors craftsmanship.
History
The name ‘Burgaya’ is a family name from Catalonia, where my mother’s family is from. This heritage is very important to me and is reflected in the logo, where the four stripes symbolize La Senyera, the Catalan flag.
My grandmother was a seamstress who ran her own business in the countryside of Gurb, providing employment for many women who otherwise had difficulty finding work. She is my greatest role model, and I hope Casa Burgaya can become a house for skilled women, creating a safe and ambitious environment.
Growing up, my parents ran a business for 25 years. My brother and I spent our vacations visiting their suppliers across Spain, teaching us the importance of close relationships and respect in all areas of a business. These experiences also brought us close to the craftsmanship behind every product, whether it was wine, olives, or clothing. Each is a craft that requires expertise and respect for raw materials.
When we weren’t in the store, we were in the kitchen were my mother cooked for events. She taught me he importance of a good sofrito. A sofrito is good when it is cooked slowly and with patience, and is the foundation of every Spanish dish. If the sofrito is not good, the dish is not good. This taught me the importance of patience – this is relevant in all parts of life and especially in clothing. If a construction is not well made, and carefully constructed, the garment will not fit well and will not succeed in making a woman feel beautiful. Patience is the foundation of everything good.
I believe this background provides a solid foundation for Casa Burgaya’s development, and I cannot wait to take you on this journey.
Sustainability
As a fashion designer, I believe we have a great responsibility to our planet. I am committed to being part of a revolution where fashion designers actively work to stop the harmful ways of producing and consuming clothing.
The pollution we contribute to is devastating not only to nature but also to the people who produce our clothes, many of whom have no other options due to their living conditions.
This is why I have adopted a slow business model and always work with certified materials in my studio.
When working with other brands, I strongly advocate for moving all production to Europe – preferebly all in one country – to ensure good working practices. I also make it a priority to educate my clients, helping them make informed decisions.
