Fashion designers come and go, but only a few can win approval from the critics year after year like Sweden’s Ida Sjöstedt
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There is something about Vatle
Posted: 1st December 2010 by wordhack1 in Norwegian, videos
Tags: avant gard design, norwegian design, Norwegian Fashion, Vatle Designs
Maybe it is the atmosphere, the excitement of the people crowded around her catwalk shows, the attitude of the models, or maybe it is something about the dramatic and passionate design of the clothes created by Kjersti Vatle Toresen that makes one pay attention.
Finland meets Africa in New York
Posted: 29th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Events, Finnish, videos
Tags: Angelika Kallio, Anna Sui, Annabella Åsvik, Finland Center Foundation, Finnish fashion, Nicole Miller, Rosa Korhonen, The Arctic Jungle Fashion Gala
The Arctic Jungle Fashion Gala, which took place in late September in New York City, raised over $12,000 for the rehabilitation of victims of mass rape and sexual assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Scary and romantic dress by Iselin

Posted: 28th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Fashion Photography, Norwegian, videos
Tags: fashion film, Galleri Duerr, Iselin Engan, Norwegian Fashion, wedding dress
This roughly 10 meter long wedding dress by Iselin Engan of Norway is a modular garment, which can be worn at a conventional length or extended to suit someone exceptionally tall, who is standing in a room with an exceptionally high ceiling
Visionary art fashion by Naim Josefi
Posted: 20th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Swedish, videos
Tags: art fashion, Beckmans College of Design, Naim Josefi, swedish fashion
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eei_JcRGU0] People often ask me why I like to write about fashion. One reason is that I get to meet fascinating and creative people like Naim Josefi, who have a vision all their own. Check out this runway show of his Melonia collection, where the models are all connected to one other. The Melonia footwear, [...]
WeSC film deserves more than 338 views
Posted: 14th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Boutiques, Swedish, videos
Tags: scandinavian fashion, Stockholm city guide, streetwear, WESC
This video about the hot Swedish brand WeSC deserves more than the 338 views it has collected so far on Youtube since May of last year
Pop singer Robyn has a new platform
Posted: 11th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Norwegian, Swedish, videos
Tags: boots, Buffulo Platforms, footwear, Kjersti Vatle Toresen, platform shoes, Robyn, Robyns style, Timberland, Vatle Designs
Robyn, the Swedish pop princess worshiped by many music and style aficionados in this corner of the world has taken shoe maker Timberland to new heights. Performing the tune “Hang with Me” on Norway’s excellent “Senkveld” talk show, she wears classic Timberland boots with Buffalo Platforms.
Trash-Couture brings Paris to Copenhagen
Posted: 1st November 2010 by wordhack1 in Danish, videos
Tags: Ann Wiberg, couture, danish, danish design, Danish fashion, scandinavian, The Ballroom, Trash-couture, women's clothes
Founded by independent Danish designer Ann Wiberg in 2002, the Trash-Couture company makes its entire collection out of silk, tulle. The precious garments are complimented with couture embroideries, vintage laces and semi-precious stones.
Why we want to visit Oslo
Posted: 27th October 2010 by wordhack1 in Norwegian, videos
Tags: big sunglasses, Kjersti Vatle Toresen, Norwegian, Norwegian desgin, Norwegian Fashion, scandinavian, Vatle Designs, women's clothes
The Norwegian fashion scene feels like a continent waiting to be discovered: mysterious, exotic, possibly harboring fantastic treasures. We stumbled across this gem while randomly trolling the Net– what a cool opening to the runway show! We know nothing yet about Kjersti Vatle Toresen and her brand Vatle Designs, but according to her webpage she loves late nights, sequins in all sizes, , dancing barefeet, Pedro Almodovar, big sunglasses, Tom Waits, Lykke Li, decadent watches, fresh pressed smoothie with acai from Brazil, the sound of rain melting with the sea and many other things.
Acne at Kensington Palace in London
Posted: 22nd September 2010 by wordhack1 in videos
Tags: acne, Jonny Johansson, kensington palace, London Fashion Week, lord snowden, princess margaret, scandinavian fashion, style.com
Acne went upscale ever during the London Fashion Week, presenting its Spring/Summer 2011 collection in a private runway show in Kensington Palace in the old apartment of Lord Snowden and Princess Margaret.

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