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Kell On Earth

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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Forget The Hills. Forget The City. The new reality tv-show Kell On Earth is the real deal. If you’ve seen the latest seasons of The Hills before Lauren went off the show, you probably remember Kelly Cutrone. She was the owner and boss of People’s Revolution where Whitney transferred from Teen Vogue and then Lauren followed in her footsteps. The first episode revolves around New York Fashion Week, a good timing of airing the episode now in February a.k.a Fashion Week craze, and the office’s work with the guestlist and seatings before some selected fashion shows. We also get a glimpse of Kelly’s life outside the office as a single-mom (not very far outside since her apartment actually is in the same building as the office) with her 7 years old daughter Ava. The best quote of episode 1 is actually by this young girl:

I am not getting dressed up for third row (Ava).

Genius comment because it’s the truth. The row seatings at Fashion Week often defines whether you’re in the business or not, as Kelly explains on the show, if you’re seated behind third row you’re some what not that important. Seems like Ava doesn’t only got the facts set straight, but also the “snottiness” from her mother who started a meeting with: “If you have to cry, go outside.”, which also is the title of her book.

The fashion PR industry is a hard one. So if you’re interested in it beyond the clothes, pretty perfect L.A teens and relationships drama, Kell On Earth is the show for the real insight of this world. And if you ask me, Kelly’s new assistant, Andrew Mukamal, is way more interesting than Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo all together.

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The Day Before

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

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Photo: colette.fr

Fashion Week is over in Stockholm but it contiues to hit us everywhere. Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Paris, Milan, New York and so on. Some more interesting than others, but for everyone in the fashion industry, especially the press, it’s a hectic time of the season. More so there’s a lot of things happening behind the scenes. With ‘The Day Before‘ box series you can get a view of what’s going on behind the scenes. It’s directed by Lois Prigent who also directed the Marc Jacobs documentary from 2008.

Experience the rhythm of Sonia Rykiel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld and New Yorkers Proenza Schouler. “The Day Before” is a series where we find the intensity of life, with moments of joy, stress, humor and anxiety. An anthem to fashion, an ode to life, presented on preview at colette for 3 weeks from January 15 (slamxhype.com).

I definitely want this box in my shelf. Do you? I love watching behind the scenes before fashion shows. It’s a whole lot of work and things going on beyond our imagination. You can get it now at Colette.

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Swedish Favorites AW2010

Friday, February 5th, 2010

I’ve finally had time to breathe and relax after a few hectic and intense days lately. Spent most of my time lately sleeping, cleaning and catching up on school work. It’s anyways time to sum up my favorites from Fashion Week by Berns this season. We might spot a few trends along the report too.

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Minimarket was a fresh splash of color. Not only literally. It was nice to see another color palette than grey, black and nude on the Swedish fashion venue. I had high expectations since the Minimarket sisters won the designer award at the Elle gala last Friday, and luckily they met all my expectations. I love all the quirky details like the feather shoulder ornaments, the cool helmets (some were covered with pearls in the back), the colorful tights and the patterns inspired by an Indian cult.

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Carin Wester was the last show at Berns Salonger and I think the collection blew most of us away. Wow! The models along with the hair were amazing. My crush on Frida Gustavsson didn’t fade during this show to say so. The collection was a perfect mix of floor length dresses and skirts, luxurious baggy trousers, basics pieces, transparent tights and awesome shoes in form of wedges. I also loved most pieces for the men. Will definitely dress my boyfriend in Carin Wester this fall.

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Photos: Kristian Löveborg for Berns Salonger

Stylein was very clean and casual in a good way. I want a pair of the 50% leather and 50% transparent tights. I also loved the classy dresses with the transparent details by the chest. Transparent is hot! The ankle boots in black or grey had cool and clean details which I would absolutely wear. I also got the best goodie bag with a present card at Corinne & Friends which I already used yesterday. Got a permanent eyelash curl treatment. Goodbye eyelash curler!

Dagmar was also one of my top favorites which I already did a short review the first day.

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Acne AW2010

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

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Photos: dazeddigital.com

Acne is way cool in every possible term. After attending the Acne party last night at Enskilda Galleriet, I’m convinced that the Acne crew don’t only succeed in their ‘Ambition to Create Novel Expressions’ but also throw the best Fashion Week parties. So many cool and inspiring people gathered at one place.

Before the party designer Jonny Johansson showed the Acne Pre-Fall 2010 collection for women and main wear for men here in Stockholm. A lot of flight gear inspired pieces. The shoes this fall is even more awesome than ever. Acne can’t stop but amaze me on that part. For pictures visit Caroline.

The day before Johansson showed the Acne AW2010 collection in East London. The show was entitled ‘Svart Snö‘ (Black Snow) while the inspiration source was Star Wars: The Clone Wars. How awesome ain’t that? I’m usually not a big fan of sci-fi, but this fascinates me beyond the galaxy! The models forehead were painted in metallics and we see the cartoons and droids inspiration throughout the collection. The chance is very big that I might want to look like a chic galactic warrior this fall.

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Fashion Week Day#3

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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Photo: Private

Fashion Week by Berns is soon coming to an end. Hang along with the Norwegian girls, Maren, Eva and Maria, all day at Berns today. We decided to stay in when the snow storm came out of no where. We saw Minimarket, The Local Firm and Carin Wester. I loved every show, especially the first and latter. Pictures and reviews coming soon. Now I have to throw on some clothes and make-up and run out in the snow for the Acne after-party. In the mean time you can continue spotting familiar faces. Like Susie/StyleBubble, Anna Hibbs, Petra Tungården, Michaela Forni and Yvan/Facehunter sitting on the opposite side of me during The Local Firm show on front row.

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Fashion Week Day #2

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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Photos: glamour.se & rodeo.net

I thought I’d never say this, but I’m getting a bit tired of Fashion Week. Or misunderstand me correctly; it’s fun, interesting, inspiring and the best way to experience and soak in the fashion world live, but I guess I’m just tired of the cold, the waiting and the other not so glamorous parts, like feeling a bit like tag-o-long at times. I’m probably just a newbie when it comes to this. Hah. Skipped a few fashion shows today due to both cold and school priorities (I still need to read a book before the seminarium tomorrow morning). I did made time for Diana Orving which was a pleasant surprise. The hairdos were way cool. They were shaped in straws. Wonder if they had to use duck tape there? The clothes were much the same throughout the collection, but a nice mix of black, grey, clean edgy cuts with simple details. Odeur had the coolest catwalk with cages shaped like their logo.  Whyred didn’t offer any surprises in my opinion, but the consistent quality always shines down the whole catwalk. I’m starting to get an overview of how the Swedes want us to dress for the fall – and despite everything, I like it.

I think my lack of camera is making things less fun too. It’s not the same thing to experience every ounce of Fashion Week off and on the catwalk and not be able to personally capture the moments. If I wasn’t such a dumbass who lost my camera two weeks ago I’d be running around in my heels in the icy and greasy snow and capture the whole atmosphere. On the other hand, there’s enough press and flash lights flashing every where we go. Thank you for the media that captures everything I can’t, especially all the fashionable familiar, not to mention talented faces attending Fashion Week. Do you recognize any above?

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Fashion Week Day #1: Dagmar AW2010 ++

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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Photos: Jessica

We survived the first day of Fashion Week by Berns and so far so good! The opening show was Dagmar. I loved the heavy velvet, drapings and the color palette, and of course the shoes: abstract structured wedges by Finsk. Rebecca&Fiona djed during the show which of course resulted in perfect accompanied music. Saw Stylein from second row and got a good view of the delicate fabrics and cool details of the shoes. Ended the day with Cheap Monday which had a open fashion show. The rumor has it that over 1000 attended! Never seen such a long cue outside at any concert, not to mention fashion show, before hand. Crazy!

Besides from taking in inspiration from the whole fashion week venue (so many stylish and good looking people gathered at one place), I’ve spent time with Swedish friends and lovely Norwegian fashion bloggers: Maria, Maren and Eva. New day tomorrow. Time for a couple of hours of sleep, because after looking at the photos Maren and Maria posted, I don’t look happy (which I of course am. Hallo! Fashion Week in Stockholm is fun!) and a bit sleepy. Didn’t get my morning coffee! Let’s hope for coffee and a better mood tomorrow, after all it’s a full packed schedule. :)

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Fashion Week by Berns

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

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Photo: nytimes.com

Fashion Week by Berns is officially opening tomorrow. I won’t be sitting front row with Anna Wintour like Tommy Ton and Bryan Boy did in New York, but I’m beyond excited since this is my first attendance to Fashion Week in Stockholm. The bonus is that Scandinavian brands are quite high on my list of favorites, especially Swedish ones. They are always innovative when it comes to design and we can’t help but fall for the clean, but edgy cut, huh? I can’t bulletproof promise you, because this will be on top of school and socializing, but I’ll of course try  my best to report and come back with reviews every day!

Here’s the schedule. The bold ones are the shows I’m attending. See you there? :)

MONDAY
11:00    Opening Press Conference at Berns Salonger
12:30     Dagmar at Berns Salonger
13:30    Ewa i Walla at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Pavillion, Kungsträdgården
15:30    Dr. Denim at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Pavillion, Kungsträdgården
17:30     Stylein at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Pavillion, Kungsträdgården
19:00    Filippa K at Fotografiska
20:30     Cheap Monday at Frihamnshallen, Magasin 9

TUESDAY
9:00     Hope at Dramaten
12:00     Vita at Berns Salonger
13:00     Beckmans College of Design at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Pavillion, Kungsträdgården
14:00     Diana Orving at Berns Salonger
15:00     Odeur at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Pavillion, Kungsträdgården
16:30     Whyred at Berns Salonger
17:30     Helena Quist YFI Winner at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Pavillion, Kungsträdgården
18:00     Malene Birger, Store Opening
18:30    Camilla Norrback Movie at Berns Nightclub Gallery 2.35:1
20:00    Lovisa Burfitt – Max Factor Award Winner Show at Berns Salonger

WEDNESDAY
9:00     Fashion Talks Seminar, Berns Salonger
10:00   Back at Showroom Ibeyostudio
13:30     Minimarket at Berns Salonger
15:00   NK Launch Press Card
16:00     The Local Firm at Berns Salonger
17:00    Bjørg Presentation at Berns Nightclub Gallery 2.35:1
18:00    Fashion Night – Stockholm City
18:30    Carin Wester at Berns Salonger
20:30    Acne at Enskilda Galleriet

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Girls Off Duty

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

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Photos: vogue.com

Talented Hanneli has shot models off duty in between the couture shows in Paris for Vogue. Models seem to inspire off and on the catwalk. Love it! Here’s some of my favorites. Who said brown and black don’t work together?! The chestnut shades actually look splendid as a contrast to black. Breaking fashion rules are fun. You can view the rest of the series here.

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Chanel Spring 2010 Couture

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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Photos: style.com

I think every Chanel show is the main event of every Fashion Week period for me. I love couture over ready to wear, although couture is something I’ll probably never wear in my lifetime, it’s still some of the most beautiful pieces that walk down the catwalk in Paris.

It’s the first time in my whole career I’ve done a collection without black or navy. There’s not one gold button. (Karl Lagerfeld)

Horray for silver and pastels. Everything looks so delicate in a futuristic meets elegant shapes way. The bride and groom pair is a good example. Actually, I think I might find my silver tights from the closet immediately. The heart-bow shaped hair is my favorite hairdo for the spring. Forget the Wang braid. The Chanel hair even wants me to cut heavy bangs once again.

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Fashion Week Inspiration

Friday, October 16th, 2009

I’m so happy that Jak & Jil‘s own Tommy Ton shot so many fantastic photos off the catwalk during Fashion Week. Fashion Week may be done for now, but the inspiration lives on.

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(Photos: style.com)

Now I’ve already taken a early weekend. Just waiting for my friend Ida to arrive from Oslo. Tonight we’re going to a fashion show at Royal Garden. It’s going to be fun fun fun!

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Knock Knock! Who's There?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Chanel RTW Spring/Summer 2010 is here! Karl Lagerfeld has brought the clogs into the fashion scene and if he manages to make it a trend, then it’s going to be a comfortable trend, and not to mention, major kudos to King Karl for turning wooden clogs into fashion.

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I’m very pleasantly surprised by this collection. I like the barn surroundings which the first pieces blend very well into with it’s pale colors. I like the delicate fabrics contrasted with the rough textures and details of every piece. Rumor has it that Lily Allen performed at the show, but I’d probably be too caught up on the tattooed thighs on the models to notice her singing, if I had been present in Paris.

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(Photos: vogue.co.uk)

After I watched Coco Before Chanel, I’m glad that Lagerfeld decided to keep the simplicity and classics of the Chanel House, although he did try making a modern statement by accessorizing the models with Blackberries. And speaking of Blackberry – in a way several of the pieces would fit perfectly in at the Gossip Girl set. Blair would probably go nuts over this collection. I, for a fact, do love the use of other colors than nude, black and white in this collection. Not that red is a revolutionizing color, but it makes me want to celebrate the 4th of July or any other patriotic day in Chanel SS10 pieces from top to toe. It’s the perfect classicism meets modern and current fashion so far.

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Chic A La Paris

Monday, October 5th, 2009

J’adore Paris Fashion Week! The whole atmosphere beats every other city in Europe. After all, it is the fashion capital. I love  the street style, the fashion shows, the overall chicness and I’d probably love the parties if I could attend them too.

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(Photos: glamour.se)

I fell for these shots from a styling series in Paris style. Ironically, my favorite items from the shots are Swedish. I love the extreme wide belt to the left and the suede light grey wedges to the right by Acne. The chunky necklace is quite amazing too and the velour tights are making me reconsidering the fabric for this fall. I’m not sure if I like or hate it yet.

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Matthew Williamson RTW Spring 2010

Monday, September 21st, 2009

My absolute favorite from London Fashion Week so far is definitely Matthew Williamson. A pleasant surprise!  I really really like his spring/summer collection. I love the colors, the structures, the fit, the modernized patterns, the details, the fabrics and the fact that the collection isn’t so typical boho as we would except, but at the same time, very Williamson. And the peacock-ish evening dress, wow! He got me all excited for the next season already, and the fall hasn’t even begun here in Stockholm. Today we sat in the sun discussing our reviews and I was a bit afraid of getting sunburned.

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(Photos:  style.com)

It’s been a while since I really lusted a pair of designer shoes. I want the hot pink heels with bows! Yum.

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(Photos: style.com)

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My #1 Hero

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

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“Marc Jacobs is tired of seeing young girls wearing black and studs. “It’s not such an individual expression,” he said after his terrific Spring show, the underlying message of which could’ve been, duh, be an individual. “If last season was a trip back in time to the eighties,” he continued, “this was a trip to the theater, the ballet, the opera.”

- Extract from review at style.com

I’m addicted to studs, often combined with black, but the master is so right. So I’m avoiding both studs and black today, just in honor and inspiration by Marc Jacobs. Now I have to hurry off to a lecture about fashion, film and fiction by Elizabeth Wilson, but just wanted to say that Marc Jacobs is the hero of the day.

Enjoy your day until next time! ;)

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Sunday, September 13th, 2009

It doesn’t feel like the summer in Stockholm has entirely said bye bye for now yet and my favorite week of the year is already hitting the catwalks of Bryant Park in New York, showing next years spring/summer fashion. I love Stockholm, but I love New York even more.

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Hurray for Fashion Week in the big apple. Although,  I’m not going totally yay yet, but newcomer Erin Wasson x RVCA is a pleasant surprise. I like her personal clean Cali-cool vintage style and it obviously translates to her designs.

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Preen experimented with new ruffle details, and I can’t help but love it. Even though the details enchant and add bulk to the wrong parts of the body, it gives the romantic, but yet edgy touch.

As everyone else with great taste, I’m mostly looking forward to Mr Wang and Jacobs. Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs, that is.

P.S. I’m back on bloglovin with the new link!

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