Posts Tagged ‘Danish fashion’

Henrik Vibskov launches book with a party


Posted: 13th May 2012 by wordhack1 in Danish, Fashion Photography
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Groundbreaking Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov celebrated the launch of his new self-titled book last week at VH1 Gallery in Copenhagen’s meatpacking district: This was an event not to be missed. Henrik Vibskov is not only a  designer, but an artist who is known for incorporating music, theater, and architecture in his fashion shows. Like everything [...]

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Georg Jensen stiches up a new image

One of the biggest assets owned by Denmark’s Georg Jensen is its well-known brand name, and its sterling reputation for high-quality  silver jewelry and other hand-made articles.  Now the firm is rebranding in an effort to broaden its customer base.  They want to keep theír loyal fans who appreciate classical designs, while appealing to younger fashionistas on the prowl [...]

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Bea Szenfeld nominated for ECCO award


Posted: 4th January 2012 by wordhack1 in Business news, Danish, Events
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Women from six different European countries—including three Scandinavians—are in the running to win the ECCO Walk IN Style 2012 Award. One of the contestants is Sweden’s own Bea Szenfeld, the art-fashion designer who leaped into fame in 2002 after she won the TV reality show Fashion House competition. One of Bea’s extravagant creations was worn in 2010 by [...]

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Twisted visions of American Civil War


Posted: 21st October 2011 by wordhack1 in Danish
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Uniforms worn by federal soldiers who took part in the blood-drenched American Civil War inspire the Fall/Winter “Uncle Sam” collection of Danish designer Asger Juel Larsen. Asger’s childhood fascination with the 1860s gets twisted in a Gothic direction in this collection, which uses hard and soft fabrics, from cashmere and wool, to leather and tough [...]

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Battle of Gettysburg inspires Soulland


Posted: 19th January 2011 by wordhack1 in Danish
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The Soulland A/W 2011 collection, called “Civilized,” is inspired by the one of the greatest conflicts in American history: the battle between the North and the South over states’ rights and slavery. Danish designer Silas Adler has taken a close look at the life of soldiers during the bloody and tragic war, which culminated in [...]

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How one thing leads to another

Take one person with a bright idea, add a second one, a third one and keep going. If one collects enough clever and ambitious people together in one room a critical mass is achieved, and the result is an explosion of creativity. That is what happened in Stockholm last night, as some 30 fashion designers, [...]

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Danish grandmas are the workforce


Posted: 15th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Danish
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MorMorsells sweaters, caps, mittens and other garments made by women who are part of an older generation which made clothing themselves, instead of buying everything in stores.
The youngest knitter in the group is 68 years old.

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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.

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Danish sneakers “bear” their sole


Posted: 10th September 2010 by wordhack1 in Danish
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The shoe brand, Shoe the Bear, based in Aarhus, Denmark, teams up with a different artist or designer in each of their new art sneaker collections. Their mext collaboration features the multi talented graphical design duo SHFT from Copenhagen.

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Sexy eco-styles from Noir of Denmark

When it comes to socially responsible fashion, Danish eco-luxury collection Noir and their street label Bllack Noir are one of the hottest labels in the world.

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