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ida Sjöstedt: Behind the scenes


Posted: 25th January 2011 by wordhack1 in Swedish, Uncategorized, videos

Fashion designers come and go, but only a few can win approval from the critics year after year like Sweden’s Ida Sjöstedt


There is something about Vatle


Posted: 1st December 2010 by wordhack1 in Norwegian, videos
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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

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

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
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[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
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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

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

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

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

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.