Posts Tagged ‘scandinavian fashion’

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


Comfort rules with OnePiece of Norway

The downstairs 2.35:1 club at Berns in Stockholm was the scene on Friday of a runway show spotlighting some bright-colored cotton jumpsuits from OnePiece of Norway.


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.


Bea Szenfeld made Björk’s jacket

When Icelandic singer Björk visited Stockholm last month to pick up the Polar Music Prize, she wore a brilliant jacket made by Bea Szenfeld that glittered like a thousand rubies.


Nordic brands blast off at NY Fashion Week

Odd Molly of Sweden and Finland’s IVANA Helsinki, are staging runway shows this week at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Manhattan. This is the first time that fashion brands from Scandinavia have been on the official list in Bryant Park, running head-to-head with names like Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.


H&M key executives shift to Espirt


Posted: 6th September 2010 by wordhack1 in Business news
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Two top H&M executives with a long history in the company– Head of Brand and New Business Jörgen Andersson and Global Creative Director Jan Nord –have packed their bags and shifted to a competitor. The well-known business duo Anderson and Nord will have similar responsibilities at their new workplace, the global fashion retailer Espirt.


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.


Androgenous styles from Carin Wester


Posted: 25th August 2010 by wordhack1 in Swedish
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One of the most interesting designers to show at Stockhom Fashion Week– and one of the few to take risks– was Carin Wester. Her sophisticated collections radiate a positive 1970s vibe, and the quality is high


Björk to meet designer Bea Szenfeld

Iceland’s most famous performing artist will meet with Swedish art/fashion designer Bea Szenfeld when the singer and her stylist visit Stockholm next week. Björk is coming to Sweden to officially accept the Polar Music Prize, one of the most prestigious music prizes in the world, in a ceremony to be held August 30 at Stockholm Concert Hall


New styles from Aftur of Iceland

Volcano explosions and a finance crisis of epic proportions have obviously not extinguished Icelandic creativity. Reykjavik-based fashion firm Aftur, established in 1999, has always used recycled materials. These striking photos are by Elisabet Davidsdottir. Styling was done
Hrafnhildur Holmgeirsdottir, make-up by Andrea Helgadottir and the model is Edda Petursdottir. www.aftur.is