• Absolut Art in Fashion Cooperation with Ida Sjöstedt & Stina Persson

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Absolut Art launches a collaboration with Swedish fashion designer Ida Sjöstedt and the illustrator Stina Persson, giving art lovers an insight into the fashion world.

    Ida Sjöstedt has produced four outfits from the upcoming collection for the summer of 2019, there fashion illustrator Stina Persson has given her personal interpretation of Ida's creations in the form of illustrated artwork. These where launched during Stockholm's fashion week in August, in a limited and signed edition Absolut Arts webshop.

    - Because I think it's great fun with art, it felt terrific to work both with Absolut Art and Stina in this unique collaboration. In the work of Stina I shared with you my inspiration fashion creator - the light, the delicate, feminine. Stina the same sense of aesthetics and ways to interpret the feminine as I have. I have made several cooperation in various sectors and as a creative person feels inspiring and developed to get an insight into the different creative processes, says Ida Sjöstedt.

    - In my work as an artist and illustrator influenced and inspired me a lot of fashion. Not like that much of the clothes themselves, but the colors, patterns and shapes inspire me enormously. The has been exciting to collaborate with Ida and Absolut Art to launch ours illustrations into an art interested audience, says Stina Persson.

    The artwork are available on Absolutart.com and at the Grand Hotel in conjunction with Stockholm fashion week when Ida Sjöstedts S / S 2019 collection unveiled. Even now, you are reporting your interest in Absolutart.com and have the opportunity to buy neither the week before launch. The works are sold at Absolutart.com from the 28 of August, the day before the fashion show.

  • CHANEL BEAUTY TALKS

    Video by Fashion Tales

    Indulge in the world of CHANEL Beauty talks with Lucia Pica, Chanel Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer. Together with actress Kristen Stewart, Lucia creates make up looks using the new Stylo Ombre Et Contour 3-in-1, inspiring new ways to use one single product as an eyeliner, eye shadow or contouring your eyes for more depth.

  • Maze extends Pythagoras - more storage possibilities for smaller spaces

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    During Formex in August 2018, the Swedish design brand Maze Interior extends the popular Pythagoras shelving system. This fall, Maze Interior, will launch a new addition to the popular collection and it will be their smallest shelf so far - Pythagoras XS. Pythagoras XS is suitable for even the smallest spaces and will be featured in the new color, Dusty Apricot.

    With its timeless and minimalist form, Pythagoras has quickly become a design favorite in both Scandinavian and international homes. When the Swedish designer Gustav Rosén created Pythagoras 2016, he combined timeless design, playfulness and functionality. With Pythagoras XS, it is possible to combine these elements further and the new shelf is created to be used in small spaces or to highlight what you love most.

    With its playful design, Pythagoras XS fits many different environments. Either you use it for storing your spices in the kitchen or keeping your keys in the hall or using it for storing your favorite perfumes in the bathroom. As with the rest of the Pythagoras collection, each pair of brackets can be customized, and different design expressions can be created to make each shelf unique.

    - Many people today live in smaller apartments and adapt their homes after the concept of “Compact living”. And for those persons, this is the ultimate shelf. There is not a room or environment that Pythagoras XS wouldn’t fit in. Stylish, elegant, trendy and charming, it can be whatever you want it to be, says Lotta de Visscher, Creative Director at Maze Interior.

    The Pythagoras series is produced in Småland (Sweden) and in order to have a production with minimum environmental impact, the consoles are entirely made of recycled metal, all in line with the “Slow production” philosophy. Pythagoras XS will be available for purchase from October 2018. The shelf will be sold as a set of brackets and shelves in six different color and material combinations.

    Product information

    Material: Recycled powder coated metal wire & painted MDF.
    Dimensions: H: 65/125 mm, (depending on placement of brackets), W: 420 mm, D: 127 mm
    Colors console: Dusty apricot (new), white, black and brass matte.
    Colors shelves: Dusty apricot (new), white, black, natural oak and walnut.
    Price: 1 shelf and 2 consoles 40,5 EURO.

    Maze Interior
    Since 2003, the Swedish company Maze Interior has made minimalistic and functional decor for a stylish and smart home environment. In close cooperation with Swedish craftsmen, all production takes place locally in Sweden, which makes it possible to have quality control of the production and also environmental awareness from idea to product, all in line with Maze's vision, slow production. Slow production is about producing and providing long lasting design, decent wages and good working conditions which makes as little impact on the environment as possible. www.mazeinterior.se

    About Gustav Rosén
    Gustav Rosén looks at design through an engineer's eyes. He studied design and product development at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and graduated in 2009. Since 2014, he is running his own design studio focusing on the design of lamps and furniture.

    https://www.mazeinterior.se/

  • WWAW018 'Leave Me Alone With Your Attention'

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    The transition into adulthood is the main inspiration for the WWAW018 collection and several print stories speak to the theme of growing up and learning to stand on one's own feet.

    The 'Leave Me Alone With Your Attention' story consists of a small range of products all featuring wording that broadcasts the discrepancy in attitude and actual wishes you can experience from a young teenager.

    Photography: Sarah Stenfeldt
    Styling: Annika Agerled

    Models cast, styled and shot on the streets of Copenhagen.
      
    Check all available 'Leave Me Alone With Your Attention' products here.

    https://www.woodwood.com/

  • REPETTO BY SIA : A CREATIVE FASHION COLLABORATION

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Heritage French dance and fashion company, Maison Repetto, and Grammy-nominated pop icon Sia, announce a creative fashion collaboration. Sia, well known for her powerful and expressionistic dance performances and music videos, has chosen Maison Repetto for her debut in fashion.

    Movement, dance, style and freedom are the values shared by both Sia and Maison Repetto. Throughout the past year, Repetto’s team and Sia came together to creatively build a collaboration capturing the spirit of everyone who lives to their own beat.

    The capsule collection of shoes will include three Repetto iconic styles, available in several colors, driven by Sia’s mantra, “I love you, keep going”. Sia’s iconic elements were incorporated into the design to generate technical and emotional silhouette. During Paris Fashion Week, on September 28th, Repetto will reveal a unique installation at their flagship store. Also on the 28th, pre-sale will be offered to Sia’s fans on the Repetto website and a series of digital and social media initiatives will also be unveiled.

    ABOUT SIA
    Nine-time Grammy nominee Sia released the Grammy-nominated This Is Acting to critical acclaim, and has cemented her role as one of today’s biggest stars and sought after live performers. Her unprecedented Nostalgia For The Present Tour was proclaimed “creatively captivating” (Billboard), “magical performance art” (AXS), and “intensely personal.” She is one of the most streamed artists in the world and has amassed over 5.3 billion plays on her YouTube channel. Her massive single “Cheap Thrills” was a multi-format global radio hit and was one of the longest running singles at Top 40 in 2016. Along with her own successes, Sia has also written global smashes for today’s biggest acts including Beyoncé, Kanye West, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Zayn, and many more. In 2017, Sia released her first holiday album, Everyday is Christmas via Atlantic Records. Current projects include LSD - the pop supergroup formed with Labrinth and Diplo - and her forthcoming motion picture directorial debut Music.

    ABOUT REPETTO
    70 years ago Repetto became the game-changing reference in the dance world. Unchallenged in ballet, forged by rigor and continuously striving for excellence, Repetto has become a true French luxury Maison. In the French Maison, luxury begins in Périgord (France), in their workshop where the perfect movement is perpetuated by exceptional craftsmen. Dancers, artists and designers have been cherishing since then the values of the Maison that Rose Repetto established. Constantly innovating, Maison Repetto’s values and quality expertise are applied to a wide range of products (fashion shoes, ballet shoes, leather bags, dance bags, ballet clothes and Athleisure).

  • Pistonhead Foundation and Luger is back with the third edition of Made By with the curator Leslie Tay

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Pistonhead Foundation has always been convinced that the attention of, and contributions to, progressive creators’ work is a prerequisite for the development of Swedish culture. Pistonhead and Luger are now back with the third edition of the concept Made By, a concept where the want to allow creative individuals to fully live out there dreams. During the year, Made By will take place at four occasions. Now it is time for the third edition, held the 29th of September at Lilla Hotellbaren in Stockholm, where the music producers, songwriter and artist Leslie Tay will cure the night. 

    The debate about sponsoring art has been going on for a long time. Some believe that creators' driving forces and platforms are exploited by brands to small sums at the expense of the genuineness of the artistic expression. At the same time, there are also many who consider that the financial contribution of business is crucial for cultural development. 

    Through the concept of Made By, Luger, who usually arranges both festivals and concerts, and the Pistonhead Foundation, a foundation initiated by Spendrups, who since its inception, wanted to promote and push the development of Swedish culture forward, further reinforce their work for creative individuals. Made By now gives some selected creators the opportunity to create opportunities based entirely on their creative fantasies.

    “The Pistonhead Foundation is convinced that creative individuals make everyday life better for everyone, and their work is important for the way we look at modern culture. Luger shares these thoughts and we have previously created the music concept On-Tour together with the Pistonhead Foundation. Now we take the step forward and develop the concept where different creative expressions can meet, and where creators get increased creative freedom.” Says Peter Björklund, Marketing Patnership Manager at Luger.

    Artist's duo Atlas Television and the collective Nuda were the first to cure the first two occasions. Now, for the third edition, it is the music producer, songwriter and artist Leslie Tay who hosts together with his friends. Leslie is raised in Seved, in the district of Södra Sofielund in Malmö, something that has been depicted and important in his music. Leslie began his music career as a music producer and songwriter for others, but in 2014 he released his first album “Vems fel”. Since then, Leslie Tay has released the EP “12 år” 2015, and the album “Vilja & Tålamod” in 2018. On the 29th of September, Leslie Tay will have a take-over at Lilla Hotellbaren in Stockholm together with his friends.

    “I’m music, but I’m also a big fan of music. That’s why it's really exciting to cure an evening where I get the chance to invite artists, music producers and DJs, which I'm inspired by. I think the recipe for creating a successful night at the club consists of good music and good friends. We will deliver the good music and will let the guests arrive together with their friend.” says Leslie Tay.

    During the night, Leslie Tay will bring his friends and artists Florendt, Saint and Jaqe. Florendt is an 18-year-old artist from Kristianstad who started producing beats at the age of 15 and has released several singles in 2018. Saint is a 21-year-old music producer, songwriter and artist born in Gambia, who came to Sweden in 2012 as a refugee with only a backpack of clothes, today he is celebrated for his music creation. Jaqe is an already established artist from Malmö who broke through in the early 90s. Later in the evening there will be three different DJ crews playing; Josef & Jelassi, Black Moose and Jones.

    Third edition of Made By will take place at Lilla Hotellbaren in Stockholm on the 29th of September! RSVP through the link: https://made-by-leslie-tay.confetti.events/ which will give you free entry throughout the evening. The age limit is 18 years until 22:00, and 20 years afterwards.

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