• 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.

  • Helly Hansen's AW18 Lifaloft™ Technology

    Written by Meghan Scott

    Norwegian performance apparel brand, Helly Hansen, has pushed the boundaries in their arena for the past 140 years, always innovating and pushing forward. With the release of their patented material base layer Lifaloft™ this AW18, a design created to withdraw perspiration away from the body via a mesh construction that enables moisture transportation to an outer layer.

    Innovation and heritage are the ethos of Helly Hansen, the brand’s dedication to their customer to enable the choice to select their gear like a pro. Collaborating with top skiers’ from the Swedish Ski team; Emelie Wikström and Mattias Hargin, each season improves with a hands-on approach. Both skiers say that including design, production and testing the AW18 collection which includes the newly patented Lifaloft technology, has taken a whole three years to develop. Their involvement is typically exceptional within the sportswear and performance occupations, with other brands not being as involved in their sponsored individuals needs, opting for what they consider their desires are whilst performing in their respective weather conditions.

    The brand introduced the first supple waterproof fabrics in 1877, the first pile mid-layers (the precursor to fleece) in the 1960s, the first performance base layers made with Lifa® in the 1970s, and the H2Flow™, a temperature regulation system in the 2000s. To continue the train of innovation, Fall/Winter 2018 unveils an all-new, proprietary synthetic insulation - Lifaloft™. Developed in cooperation with PrimaLoft®, Lifaloft™ is a combination of Lifa®’s unique insulation structure and PrimaLoft®’s extensive knowledge in synthetic insulation. It is lighter and less bulky than standard polyester insulation alternatives, yet is still warmer due to the unique structure of Lifa® fibers woven into the construction.

    H/H has created a stronger connection between their product and consumer, and yes, fashion. The Swedes are known for their impenitent Scandinavian style, typically looking pulled together most of the time. The idea to have two of their top skiers to input their expertise, the two naturally have great personal style. In addition, the work of the Managing Director and Head of Production, Philip Tavell, H/H’s Global Category Managing Director, who oversees the ski, outdoor, fleece and base layer aspects of the company, radiates style himself. With a team of dedicated outerwear designers, an authentic and stylish line of slopes to street gear is perfected.

  • Sweden celebrates 85 years with Josef Frank

    Written by Fashion Tales

    This year marks 85 years since one of Sweden’s most renowned designers came and enriched his new homeland with colourful prints and timeless interiors. To commemorate this, Svenskt Tenn has created an exhibition presenting a mix of newly produced and classic designs, as well as objects from the archives – all created by Josef Frank.

    Josef and Anna Frank left their homeland, Austria, in December 1933 due to the rise of anti-Semitism. In January 1934, Josef Frank began a lifelong collaboration with Svenskt Tenn’s founder Estrid Ericson.

    With this tribute exhibition we want to show the breadth of Josef Frank’s creativity and how much his designs have contributed to Swedish design history and the present,” says Thommy Bindefeld, marketing manager and creative director.

    This autumn’s big fabric news is Josef Frank’s Baranquilla, which is now being launched with a black base. There will also be a number of new launches from the archives: Cabinet 2215 is a classic piece of furniture that will return to Svenskt Tenn’s range in 2018, together with a sideboard, a stool a classic captain’s chair and a round dining table.

    Estrid Ericson felt that a round dining table with room for eight people was the most suitable for serving dinner, so all of the dinner guests could see and hear each other. Our customers have also been asking for a large, round dining table and subsequently, table 1020 has returned to our range,” says Bindefeld.

    Ann Wall, who was the company’s managing director from 1979 to 1999, initiated the tribute exhibition. She also turns 85 in September, which is something that Svenskt Tenn would like to acknowledge.

    Ann Wall laid the foundation for the commercial cultural institution that is Svenskt Tenn today and initiated the business concept that the company has followed ever since – to continue Estrid Ericson and Josef Frank’s legacy with a modern twist,” says Maria Veerasamy, CEO at Svenskt Tenn.

    The Frank 85 exhibition is open from September 21th to October 28th, 2018.

    www.svenskttenn.se

  • By Malina for Hanky Panky

    Written by Fashion Tales

    For AW18, American lingerie brand Hanky Panky has created a small capsule collection together with the Swedish designer brand By Malina. 

    The collection consists of the classic bralette, the low rise thong and the retro thong. All presented in the print Blue Jungle, a core print for By Malina’s AW18 ready-to-wear collection. A smaller limited edition box with three low rise thongs in the classic colours chai and granite as well as the special print Blue Jungle were also created and resulted in the ultimate christmas gift. 

    ”We are delighted to collaborate with By Malina because of our shared vision. Women owned apparel companies are in tune with their customers, who dress foremost to empower themselves by way of great style, bold color, and fabulous prints.” - Gale Epstein, President/Creative Director Hanky Panky

    ”I am so excited about this collaboration. Hanky Panky has been my go-to brand since I was 16 years old, I’ve had them in all different colors and prints. What I like about the brand Hanky Panky is that they are not, just like By Malina, afraid of mixing colors and patterns. I hope the By Malina girl loves the collection as much as I do.” - Malin Ek Andrén, Founder of By Malina

    Prices are from 329 SEK to 799 SEK and are available at NK, Twilfit and By Malina's webshop

    www.bymalina.com

    www.hankypanky.com

  • TID Watches - No.1 36 Black Edition

    Written by Fashion Tales

    TID Watches is launching No.1 36 Black Edition – an all over black, limited edition watch.

    By early October, Swedish based watch brand TID Watches is launching No.1 36 Black Edition – an all over black edition making a monochrome addition to the iconic No.1 family.

    TID Watches stands for minimalist, customizable watches based on Scandinavian design. The latest release from the brand is the limited edition No.1 36 Black Edition.

    With completely black features and graphic black-on-black aesthetics – TID Watches No.1 36 Black Edition is a bold, monochrome watch building upon the design heritage of the iconic No.1 family from TID Watches in a black on black color combination that never goes out of style. The watch is a limited edition addition to the iconic No.1 family.

    – Our iconic No.1 watch was the first watch we released five years ago and the No.1 family is truly the foundation for all design from TID Watches. With the release of the monochrome No.1 36 Black Edition, we are staying true to the design DNA of TID Watches and our core aesthetics. The all over black features are a celebration to what’s simple, yet refined, says Ola E. Bernestål, founder and Creative Director at TID Watches.

    TID Watches Black Edition – designed by renowned design studio Form Us With Love.

    – Our ambition with a full black No.1 36 is to push and highlight the shape and the details rather than to do things too obvious and graphical. The outcome is a low-key watch that is going to suit a wide range of opportunities with a lot to discover, says John Löfgren, Creative Director at Form Us With Love and co-founder of TID Watches.

    The limited edition TID Watches Black Edition is available in one size (36 mm) via www.tidwatches.com and selected retailers by
    early October for a price of 1 995 SEK.

    About TID 
    TID Watches is a Stockholm based watch brand founded in 2012 by Ola E. Bernestål, Petrus Palmér and design studio Form Us With Love’s Jonas Pettersson and John Löfgren. TID is the Swedish word for ‘time’, and accordingly, TID strives to create iconic products with a real value over time. TID Watches is exploring the future of Scandinavian design through minimalist, customizable watches. Investing themselves in the perfection of watch making from the studio in Stockholm, TID tirelessly refines materials and details to produce a limited collection of iconic timepieces to wear every day. TID Universe celebrates creativity at large – offering a platform for artists, thinkers, writers and visualizers to explore time.

    www.tidwatches.com

  • Paula Modersohn-Becker and the Worpswede Artists’ Colony

    Written by Fashion Tales

    For the first time ever in Sweden, a more comprehensive presentation of the artists’ colony founded in 1889 in the village of Worpswede just outside Bremen is being exhibited. The Worpswede colony, the best known artists’ colony in Germany, was to be the haunt of a number of eminent German artists and writers in the years around 1900. The exhibition comprises about 70 works and offers a unique opportunity to discover a visual world which, despite its fascination, is virtually unknown in Sweden. These include works by the internationally acclaimed painter Paula Modersohn-Becker as well as Otto Modersohn, Heinrich Vogeler, Ottilie Reylaender and others.

    In recent years Prince Eugen’s Waldemarsudde has focused on the significance of artists’ colonies in the late 19th and early 20th century for art in Europe. Our studies of artists’ colonies as phenomena is now being supplemented by this extensive exhibition about the artists’ colony in the German village of Worpswede. This is the first exhibition in Sweden that focuses on these expressive works with their atmospheric landscapes, sensitive depictions of the poor north-German peasantry, portraits and evocative motifs from myths and folk-tales painted by the artists at Worpswede around the year 1900.

    The exhibition, which contains about 60 paintings and a number of drawings and prints offers visitors a chance to make the acquaintance of very interesting visual art that is virtually unknown in Sweden. Today Paula Modersohn-Becker is the most acclaimed and famous Worpswede artist and the one most richly represented in the exhibition through the loan of 17 of her works. Particular focus has been placed on the period in which she was active at Worpswede. Other artists exhibited are Otto Modersohn, Heinrich Vogeler, Ottilie Reylaender, Hans am Ende, Fritz Overbeck, Hermine Overbeck- Rohte, Fritz Mackensen and Marie Bock. There are also references to the famous poet Rainer Maria Rilke, who spent some time at Worpswede, in the exhibition and the catalogue. The works on display have been loaned to us by a large number of museums, collections and private individuals in Germany. Worpsweder Museumsverbund has been an important partner in the extensive work on this exhibition.

    As the museum’s Director General and exhibition’s curator, when I made a visit to Worpswede, I became fascinated by the atmosphere there: the ehtereal alleys of birch trees in the flat landscape that surrounds the village, the calmly flowing waterways as well as by the beautiful works created there at the turn of the century around 1900. It is with great pleasure and pride that this autumn Waldemarsudde can now enable visitors to experience the atmospheric landscapes, psychologically penetrating depictions of people and the wealth of polysemously symbolic fairy-tale motifs offered by around 70 works that have been generously loaned to us by a large number of museums and collections in, for instance, Worpswede, Fischerhude, Bremen and elsewhere in Germany,” says Waldemarsudde’s Director General, Karin Sidén.

    The exhibition is supplemented by a profusely illustrated catalogue with articles by German, French and Swedish experts. In connection with the opening of the exhibition the publishing company Norstedts is issuing a Swedish translation of the acclaimed novel by the French author Marie Darrieussecq about Paula Modersohn-Becker’s brief life and interesting oeuvre, Être ici est une splendeur. Marie Darrieussecq is also one of the contributors to the museum’s exhibition catalogue together with a couple of German and Swedish experts. The exhibition also includes a slide show, a concert, lectures (among them one by Marie Darrieussecq) and a programme for children and young people.

    The exhibition runs between 15 September 2018 – 27 January 2019

    Picture 1) Heinrich Vogeler, Vår, 1897. Olja på duk, 175 x 150 cm. Niedersächsische Sparkassenstiftung und Waldemar Koch Stiftung. Deponerad vid Heinrich Vogeler Stiftung Haus

    Picture 2) Paula Modersohn-Becker, Betande skimmel i månskenet, 1901. Olja på kartong och trä, 50 x 56,4 cm. Otto Modersohn-Museum, Fischerhude.

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