• Ross Caliendo's "Horizon Pupil": A Vibrant Exploration of Ecological Remixing

    Written by Astrid Birnbaum by Alicia

    Ross Caliendo's inaugural European solo exhibition, “Horizon Pupil,” is currently on display at LOYAL in
    Stockholm, running from September 14th to October 21st.

    Caliendo's artistry seamlessly combines vibrant energy and the tranquility of landscape painting, resulting in a captivating visual experience. In “Horizon Pupil,” Caliendo takes us on a journey through intensely colorful environments, creating compositions that are the result of careful thought and instinctive gestures. His studio work transforms canvases into emotional landscapes, blending the technical aspects of painting with a deep appreciation for the human experience. Los Angeles, where Caliendo has called home for more than a decade, plays an essential role in his creative process. While his compositions aren't tied to specific locations, the city's energy fuels his imaginative landscapes. His art draws from the natural world, with plants, animals, and foliage adorning his canvases. For Caliendo, creating art is like navigating a winding path, leading to the essence of each image's “soul” - a vibrant and pulsating core that defines his work. Caliendo's artwork spans the vastness of the sky to the serenity of the sea, but it often finds its home in the lush landscapes between. Over the past decade, he has transitioned from abstract art to a more naturalistic style while preserving elements of his earlier work. This shift allows viewers to explore diverse narratives while still experiencing the vivid, dreamlike qualities of the natural world. In “Horizon Pupil,” Ross Caliendo invites us to embark on a journey through his unique blend of ecological remixing and artistic expression. His lush landscapes are not just paintings; they are portals into a world where nature and human emotion coexist harmoniously, leaving viewers with a sense of wonder and enchantment that lingers long after leaving the gallery. This exhibition marks a significant milestone in Caliendo's career, as his first European solo showcase, promising to make a lasting impact on the global art scene.
     

  • Celebrating Sustainability and Innovation: Encouragement for Action Awards 2023

    Written by Natalia Muntean

    Brands are more willing and excited to share their achievements and that is a sign that our initiative is needed,” says Helena Waker, CEO of Stockholm Fashion District, about the Encouragement for Action initiative. Last Thursday, the Nobis Hotel in Stockholm played host to its sixth annual awards ceremony, with the 2023 edition gathering prominent names from the fashion industry to celebrate sustainability efforts and innovation within Swedish fashion.

    The central theme of this year’s event was “Action for Future Change’’ in the fashion industry, setting the stage for a thought-provoking discussion that kicked off with a dynamic panel. The panel featured important figures of the Swedish fashion scene, including Jennie Rosén, CEO of the Swedish Fashion Council, Behnaz Aram, Chief Designer Womens at BLK DNM, and was moderated by Philip Warkander, Chairman of the Ethics Council and Assistant Professor at the Swedish School of Textiles.

    The members of the panel touched upon the changes needing to happen within the fashion industry. Philip Warkander emphasised the profound societal changes taking place at the moment, citing the long-term repercussions of the pandemic, global inflation, the war in Ukraine, and advancements in AI technology as examples of reshaping our world. “These will have a strong impact on the fashion industry. What role will fashion play in tomorrow’s society? How can the industry work towards a more sustainable and holistic fashion system?” 

    Jennie Rosen stressed the need for greater inclusivity in the fashion sector, noting that efforts are underway at the Swedish Fashion Council, including a large-scale survey aimed at identifying the industry’s pain points and weaknesses and how it could welcome more diversity. “Clothes are about people. They should last a long time and also tell their stories and show different perspectives and voices,” said Behnaz Aram, Chief Designer Womens at BLK DNM

    Among the winners of this year’s awards were STICA, founded by the Sustainable Fashion Academy, which was recognized for its efforts in the “Closing the Loop” category, ensuring the limits on emissions in the textile and fashion industries are met in accordance with the Paris Agreement. Grandpa earned acclaim in the “Fashion Retail Talks Sustainability” category for their commitment to sustainable retail practices. Over the years, Grandpa has become a community, more than a store that offers timeless wardrobe pieces of high quality, functionality, and a sustainable shopping experience. Brixtol Textiles was honored for their dedication to fostering a “Sustainable Identity” within the fashion industry, as they repeatedly demonstrate that production can take place under ethical conditions, materials can be environmentally friendly, and fashion standards can remain high with a combination of hard work and confidence in their consumers and abilities. Imogo stood out as the recipient of the “Fashion Innovation of the Year” award, highlighting their pioneering contributions to fashion innovation. The Fashion Innovation winner provides methods for effectively addressing the issue of water usage and purification in dyeing, applicable to both small and large operations.. 

    Stockholm Fashion District established the Encouragement for Action initiative in 2018, with the aim of promoting sustainable development within the fashion industry. “We started this award as a way of encouraging more brands and the people behind them to be vocal about the good things they were doing in sustainability,” mentioned Helena Waker, adding that in the last couple of years things have taken a turn for the better with more brands becoming more responsible and aware of their sustainability impact. “For the future, we hope to get more partners and organisations involved, so we could extend the initiative beyond Sweden.”

  • THE ESSENTIALS FOR A HYDRATING SEPTEMBER

    Written by Yasmine M

    Beauty Monday, means new inspiring products. Here are the heroes of September a set of restarting product for our hair, body and mind. 

    Maria Nila, Coils & Curls Co-Wash
    This Co-Wash is my September savior. With one use, your hair detangles smoothly while in the shower, while gently cleansing and moisturize the hair. The conditioning wash has lowered its pH and gentle ingredients for anyone with curly hair – waves, curls or coils so there is no need to finish with conditioner. Use it as a shampoo and thoroughly massage the entire scalp in circular motions to get the scalp and hair clean while adding water. Use fingertips in combination with Co-Wash to dissolve dirt and product build-up. For extra moisture, follow up with the Finishing Treatment. Find it here.

    R.E.M beauty eyeshadow palette 
    This spaceship looking palette, is not only really minimalistic and cute. But has a great mix of colors for you to create your own vivid illusions with this mix of six mattes and shimmers that you can wear from daylight to midnight. It’s inspired by Ariana Grandes own signature eye looks. And gives a creamy, smooth application that delivers optimal wear. Our beauty editor Elva also describes it as a perfect palette with cold matte shades with shimmery options. Find it at Sephora.

    ZO SKIN HEALTH Exfoliating Polish A good exfoliation is key. However, there are more exfoliators that sugar scrubs and scrubbing your face with harsh products. The ZO Skin Health is instead using magnesium crystals to provide exfoliation benefits that don’t harsh your skin. With the magnesium crystals it’s used to smoother the texture and give a cellular renewal. With Vitamin C, A, and E to deliver antioxidant protection for glowing skin. After cleansing, wet your face with lukewarm water and use a small amount of the product onto your fingertips. Gently massage the polish into your skin, using circular motions to help loosen and remove any dead skin cells and rinse. Find it here.

    NOBE Nordic Beauty Cooling Care De-Puffing Eye Patches
    The new nordic brand NOBE, have created a hydrating eye patch to use whenever you feel a bit dry, puffy or just want to calm down. We love that it’s 30 pairs, so you can really use the product any other day without feeling that you are running out. The Eye patches are soaked with product, almost dripping as you take them out of the package. As a part of the COOLING CARE line's the eye patches includes a refreshing FAZER XYLITOL® moisturizes and strengthens the skin's protective barrier. Not to mention, Soothing Cooler® which is a blend of extracts from aloe vera, kelp, yam, elm root and violet. All good things for September, when the weather is starting to get a bit cooler for us in Scandinavia. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Gently massage the remaining serum into the skin. Find it here.

    MILK Makeup, KUSH Waterproof Mascara
    A vegan waterproof mascara for volume lashes from root to tip, great if it just starts raining this September and you don't want to look like a panda. The mascara is infused with conditioning hemp seed oil for softer, healthier-looking lashes. And as always with MILK the product is vegan, clean, cruelty-free and paraben-free. Buy the full size, or why not start with the mini-mascara - to see for yourself. A tip is to layer to your desired intensity. The conditioning formula help to to dry or stiff, so you can easily add more throughout the day. Find it at here.


    BIOpH Footcare Bath Give some love to your feeth by a footbath with a medical technology foot bath that exfoliates & deep cleanses. Mix the granules with water and you have a medicinal foot bath for you with your dry feet. Also suitable for those who want to maintain good foot health over time. Highly significant results i clinical studies already after one week of treatment. Combine it with the brands Inflatable foot bath and your are all set for fall. Find it here.

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