Swedish designer Helena Hörstedt‘s A/W 2008 collection exhibits more of her skill for architectural fashion: the pieces show off her paper folding techniques and attention to silhouette.

Her fifth collection, “Broken Shadow” is a handful of handmade pieces that are at one elegant and radical, mature and fanciful. The intricacies are legible even among all the darkness and drapery.

Stepping into the spotlight, Helena Horstedt has arrived in true artful expression. Mending each stitch into innovative designs tagged with inspirational ideals, Helena Horstedt pieces come to embody idolized forms of intricate creations. Strutting into a fashion forward reality, Helena Horstedt allows any woman to strut alongside a confident air. All of the pieces are handcrafted, which is something held very close to heart. “The trade of handcrafting is always one of the most important sources for both construction of and inspiration for my design,” says the designer. The handcrafted pieces allow for a series of expression. It is by this form of creation that the designs embrace a structural work of art. ” I want my garment to be a fascinating visual experience as much as a usable. I want them to build a desire, continuously expand and to surprise the beholder.” The works are unique, flawless, and mended with bold intent. Their truly fascinating collections.