Josefin Strid, S/S 13

Though I'm not a huge fan of Josefin Strid's newest collection as a whole, I totally heart the colour palette, the layering potential, the long tops on the guys, and the non-tight shorts and short skirts (why don't more designers do a bell-shaped mini?). I'm even at a place in my life right now that I can once again appreciate the fashion potential of the lab coat. But does it have to be in white?

I must also say that this is the most stunning group of models that I've seen in a while, with their angular faces and random piercings. Check out the link below to see what I mean.

(Photos by Anton Östlund, via Rodeo.net)

Merry Christmas!

Starting today, Josefin Strid has posted sample items on sale and has put all A/W 11 items on sale. I was all set to calculate the conversion of SEK to CDN, but then I saw that they only ship within the EU. Sigh. Some lucky (EU and size 36) girl will be getting the perfect sliced felted wool Chopin Coat at less than ten percent of the original price.

If you're looking for a cheaper Christmas present, a new Eluveitie song (which will be on their new album to be released in February) has just been posted (click here). You're welcome.

Anyway, I'm off to try to make my VCR work so I can watch It's A Wonderful Life while I wrap some presents, and then try to get my new Tiffany glasses adjusted so I can actually wear them. Though I feel like I'm cheating on Dame Westwood by wearing them...

Josefin Strid, A/W 11/12

Okay class, as a mid-term review, Swedish designer Josefin Strid (whose A/W 09/10 maxi dress will still be involved in inspiring my Vivienne recreation/masterpiece, if ever I get to it...) has kindly provided us with one simple piece that combines the following topics we've covered:

1) Aprons (see here and here, for example).
2) Men in skirts (see whatever).
3) Draping (pick a random kOs link, and chances are you'll see some draping nearby).

This comes from Josefin's A/W 11/12 'La Pianiste' collection (inspired by Elfriede Jelinek's book, The Piano Teacher) which is filled with gorgeous minimalistic/school-(or piano-)teacher pieces (which are mainly wool), such as the long dress below (which would give a whole different tone to 'whatever'...). These pieces are already available as made-to-order in Josefin's webshop, by the way (just remember the prices are in SEK).

Josefin also created a limited edition part of the collection which contains some fantastic looking pieces that make me think of Gareth Pugh's sliced dress. There's a brilliant strapless ballgown and a bustle-y skirt, but I believe those two pieces are made of leather. I am more than happy, however, to have to post this full length wool coat to demonstrate the sliced aesthetic. Rather depressing inspiration behind it, but quite a lovely effect, no?

(Photos via NJAL, Josefin's Facebook, and webshop.)

Billow talk

For some reason I'm really liking this billowy leg silhouette lately, as seen on these pieces by Plotz (top; as posted by Susie Bubble today), these pants by E-Label (bottom left), and that drool-worthy piece by Josefin Strid (bottom right; Looklet image by Jaana). I have the entire next week off, so I better shove that procrastination in a corner and get to work on my dress form project. The plan is to attempt to turn a floor length strapless jersey dress into such a billowy layer in my 3-layered upcycled masterpiece. In any case, I must get the project unpinned so I can take finally take some pictures of my newest (and perhaps finest) treasure.

Swedish knots

Can anyone read and translate Swedish? Whilst Googling Josefin Strid, the artist behind the incredible zipper dress that Jaana posted today, I came upon a website full of incredible Swedish designers. I'm really going to have to take a serious look through all the designers (and probably hurt my head calculating Swedish Krona to Canadian Dollars, and trying to use some sort of translation aid), but my pillow is calling. So I shall just post this incredible textile necklace that immediately caught my eye, and its matching cuff bracelet, both by Hanna af Ekström. Because I believe I need them to live. Not really, but I spose you never know when a knot necklace and/or bracelet could come in handy. I'll see you, Kotyr, tomorrow.