Hello, (or AHOJ as they say in Prague)
My name is Nadja Bahnikova, born in Prague, Czech Republic
I graduated after 4 years in Design, Manufacturing and Pattern Construction
I arrived on NZ soil in the year 2000, got my first job as a sample machinist in Auckland City. What a great feeling, to get work in a different country, with a different language on the other side of the world. Struggling with the language and all the new technical words, I persevered and later got a job as a pattern maker, even typing specification sheets for Chinese factories (in English), what an achievement!
Now I was a pattern maker with a passion for designing, trying more companies in the hope that the next one will lead to a brighter future…It didn’t.
So in 2009, my husband and I decided it was time to do our own thing and started a family business.
Since then, I’ve established my own fashion label Nadja B. Design and my dream of being a designer finally came true.
My creations are high quality garments made to measure, with my specialty being unique, one off pieces that are beautifully cut with a simple silhouette and loads of detailing. My love for accessories is reflected in the hand made leather handbags, belts, wristbands and leather trims that compliment the collection garments.
Nadja.B