Krantz’s designs are made from translucent, ethereal fabrics draped over metal frames. We’re not sure how comfortable that would actually be, but it makes for a ghostly, futurist silhouette.

In more intellectual terms, here’s Julia:

In my final project I have deviated from the physical paper and sketched directly on the body with the material. I have let myself be inspired by anatomical elements, inner organs, and physical symmetry, as well as different body-related objects, such as protective equipment, masks, and different appliances.

Indeed. We imagine this is what sexy femmebots will wear to work out in the future–wacky skeleton contraptions that make for an architectural, high-concept statement.

Link Love: Dezeen

The USA
Levi’s 501 Boyfriend

France
Madras by A.P.C

Le Mont St. Michel

Sweden
Carin Wester

House of Dagmar

Denmark
Stine Goya

Wood Wood

New Zealand
Stolen Girlfriends Club

Which lines are your favorites? I’m really big on Wood Wood, House of Dagmar and Carin Wester!

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These Elle Sweden (Sept. 2010) covers are out of this world. I ADORE reading fashion magazines and there’s nothing like having an issue waiting for me in my mailbox every month!! Great magazine covers like these are just immense inspirations. ‘Tis the season of September issues (the creme de la creme of magazines), so I cobbled together my favorite past issues from various magazines. Some are iconic, but all are simply timeless. Enjoy!

Elle US, May 2009

Vogue UK, February 2010

Vogue US, May 2004

Vogue UK, May 2005

Vogue UK, January 1990

Vogue UK, June 1998

Vogue UK, February 1995

Vogue Paris, February 2005

Vogue Paris, December 2004

Vogue Paris, November 2008

Harper’s Bazaar US, September 1992

Harper’s Bazaar UK, January 2010

Harper's Bazaar US, April 1965

Harper’s Bazaar US, April 1956

New York Magazine, Fall 2008

Vanity Fair, August 1991

People, September 1997

LINK LOVE:Best of magazine covers

Three years ago I went to Stockholm for the first time. I didn´t stay long, just one day, since I was flying back to Mexico the day after. Still, I was happy to be there and it felt as it was the perfect closure of my time in Sweden. But I promised myself I would someday be back. And here I am, back in Sweden and heading to Stockholm on Monday. I never thought it would be that soon, and I never thought one of the main purposes of returning would be fashion. Yeah, fashion… I´m going to Stockholm Fashion Week and I´m peeing my pants out of excitement .

This year has been full of surprises and changing plans but finally I think I have learned how to just go with the flow, because sometimes life takes the most surprising turns — and I´m starting to really enjoy being surprised.

Wish me luck and I will do my best to bring you tons of cool pictures.

Image by Lazy Dane

Hace tres años visité Estocolmo por primera vez. No me quede mucho tiempo, solo tenía un día antes de regresar a México. Aún así lo disfruté mucho, fue la conclusión perfecta de mi estancia en Suecia. Ese día me prometí que regresaría. Y aquí estoy, de nuevo en Suecia y el Lunes estare en camino a Estocolmo. Nunca pensé que regresaría tan pronto y nunca pensé que el principal motivo estuviera relacionado con la moda, si, la moda. Voy a Estocolmo Fashion Week y tengo mariposas en la panza.

Este año ha estado lleno de sorpresas y cambio de planes, pero finalmente he aprendido a dejarme llevar, a fluir, porque la vida da vueltas sorprendentes y yo he empezado a disfrutar esas sorpresas.

Deseame suerte, yo prometo traer un monton de fotos para compartir.

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En estos momentos me encuentro en Suecia disfrutando del clima y atascandome de comida deliciosa. A pesar de lo feliz que me siento, en las noches, cuando estoy acosatada en mi cama, pienso en Shanghai. No me siento preparada para escribir el obligado post del adiós. Mientras tanto quería compartirles la publicación de mis fotos. Esta vez las cuatro son mias y fueron publicadas en la edición de Julio de la revista Grazia. Una sensación de alegría me invade cuando las veo, especialmente porque son la prueba de un paso importante en mi vida, paso no relacionado con la idea de volverme fotógrafa. El tener la revista en mis manos significa que realicé un sueño mas, aquel que imaginé durante 2 años sentada en mi escritorio, el sueño de vivir en China. Gracias a todos por compartir este sueño conmigo, gracias por el apoyo y sobre todo gracias por estar ahí siempre.

LINK LOVE:Shanghai Style Hunter — Grazia Magazine

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Naomi and Veronica of Modistiskt are from Sweden, so I can’t exactly read anything on their site, but they’ve got some great photos of products, shopping trips, and street style. Check it out, and if you can read Swedish, you’re really in luck!

See them here

I’m moving to Sweden. Now.

Via Rackk and Ruin

On May 25th Atlanta native Wes Gordon got the great privilege and honor to close the world famous Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design womenswear fashion show with an amazing and innovative collection.

The seven pieces shown incorporated one of the most unique design elements seen on the runway to date: blown glass. Gordon worked with Peter Layton to create 7 expertly blown glass pieces which Wes used as oversized collars, sleeves, a bodice, and epaulettes.

Other CSM alums who have previously closed the womenswear show include John Galliano, Stella McCartney, and Alexander McQueen.

There is no doubt that Wes Gordon will continue to make a large impact in the fashion industry in America and Internationally.

Be sure to check out his website at www.wesgordon.com and become a fan of his on facebook.

Swedish brand Acne launches their new line of menswear-inspired jackets and pants, perfectly structured, and paired with sky-high platforms.  I’m not so keen on the plastic pants, but I suppose they pair well with the space-age silver platforms.  I’m sure the Olsens will be running out to get theirs ASAP.

SOURCE: Pipeline

Frida Ringstrom is a Swedish designer who found the inspiration for her new line from stuff she ran over with her car, yeah we’re talking roadkill. Frida recently sat down with some folks over at Dazed Digital, and this is what she had to say about her new line.

“I became interested in the stiffness and all these crazy angles their dead bodies had,” says the 25-year-old, who designed an overall as a template for all the pieces in the collection, using the same pattern over and over again and moved it around to distort the arms, legs and back by sewing them in unusual directions. The whole collection is knitted, and Ringstrom worked with washed-out colours to get a used, pale feeling. “I make all the materials myself for the collection by using hand knitting machines and I sew it together by hand. I wanted the collection to have that handcrafted feel.”

Where are you based?
I’m studying at the Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, although I’m originally from Gothenburg.
 
Why menswear?
At the moment I find men cooler to dress. I feel more free when I can’t use myself as a point of reference.
 
How would you describe your style?
Fun, weird and at the moment my work is a lot about simplification.
 
What inspired you to put teddy bears heads in the collection?
I don’t like the whole model/catwalk thing so I thought it would be fun to do something different.
 
What inspires you at the moment?
Paper artworks you did when you were a child, like snowflakes, cut-outs dolls and garlands.
 
Who are your favourite designers?
Oh, there are lots of people to admire, but at the moment Im more interested in what artists do. But Ive always been a fan of Patrik Söderstam and Henrik Vibskov.
 
Can you ever see yourself having your own label?
Yeah! But I’d prefer to start something with someone, I think it gets more interesting if you collaborate.
 
What are your plans for the future?
Finish school, get an apartment and work all over the world. And realize all these projects I have in my head.
 
Are you involved in any outside projects in other fields?
I’m doing an art project in collaboration with Hanna Lindblom, which is an ongoing project. Right now its about developing a method of making clothes in a new way and not work with traditional pattern cutting or draping.

Thanks to Dazed Digital for the amazing content.

Everyone knows how great Acne Jeans are so there was no suprise when they rolled out another solid line of denim. However, the true suprise for me were the amazing leather items. The big leather duffles and colored leather boots (I need them!) are what caused me to drool on my laptop. Inspired by the 1950′s, the subtle grays and navys create an elegant stylish feel.

Thanks to our friends at WeAreTheMarket for the images.

Here is another feature from Fashion Week Stockholm. J. Lindeberg’s SS 09 looks are evry conservative and classy. The larger pieces are somewhat unimpressive to me, but the accessories rock. I love the white wingtip shoes and the driving gloves. As a whole I would say slightly disappointing, but J. Lindeberg definately produced some items that will catch the eye of an aquintance.

Thanks to WeAreTheMarket for the pics!

Stockholm Fashion Week featured some amazing designers this year, and one that seemed to really be stepping up its name was Cheap Monday. Since they moved into the United States they have been known for their $65 jeans and pants, but now Cheap Monday is trying to move into more high fashion full looks. Although there is nothing like being able to get a full runway look for under $200, I am a bit disappointed with Cheap Monday’s attempt. I love their jeans, but find nothing attractive about the rest of the line.

Thank you WeAreTheMarket for the pictures!

WeAreTheMarket.com gives us an inside peek at Swedish Fashion Week…Stockholm Fashion Week just wrapped, and since the Scandinavian capital is leading the market right now, we thought we’d check out what the top designers are putting out for fall/winter. Of course designers from the land of the midnight sun are obsessed with a somber palette, and gray and black ruled, with color accents. A key item is sure to be the all black suit. Experimentation with shape and volume was an important direction and we saw huge overcoats, oversized bags, and lots of chunky knits paired with skinny pants and slim trousers, an evolved preppy style is important, as are workwear influences.We’ve got pics from Whyred, Hope (pictured left), Velour, Filippa K  & Acne.Check this space later for more on Stockholm.photos: Cafe.se

WHYRED

 VELOUR

HOPE

 FILIPPA K

ACNE

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