Traditional flowery Roma patterns were transformed into bold, modern prints. Photo: Reuters : Roma designer hopes fashion can build societal bridges

Designer Varga also worked for several years as a mentor to young Roma people, which helped influence her mission as a designer. Photo: Reuters : Roma designer hopes fashion can build societal bridges

Varga was inspired by the traditional clothing of her rich Roma cultural heritagehopes and hoped fashion can fight stereotyping in society. Photo: Reuters : Roma designer hopes fashion can build societal bridges

Designer Erika Varga's colourful, sometimes flamboyant, designs have won fans in Hungary. Photo: Reuters : Roma designer hopes fashion can build societal bridges