• Wrangler by Peter Max

    Written by Fashion Tales

    In 2017 Wrangler takes a bold step - both in terms of reaching for the highest quality and, aesthetically, in introducing an unforgettable splash of high energy. The company unveils a new premium collection in collaboration with the celebrated artist Peter Max, master of the psychedelic print - marking both Wrangler’s 70th anniversary and the ‘Summer of Love’s 50th.

    The jeans giant first collaborated with Max in the early 1970s, and, appropriately, this new, all European-made line - for both men and women - has the same boldly colourful, upbeat period feel. While the archive- inspired clothes are updated with modern fits, all unisex packaging is a direct replica of the 70s original. The anniversary collection features jeans, shorts, western shirts and jackets, printed sweats and Ts.

    The Summer delivery, in May, is characterised by two stories: a mixing of different denims in the same garment and a mixing of different panels of variously coloured cloths. Each element of each labour-intensive piece is necessarily separately cut, dyed, washed and then assembled.

    The Fall delivery, in August, sees a continuation of denim mixing and colour mixing, but in corduroy fabric and a winter palette. In Fall we also have a third story - combining selvedge denim and indigo herringbone with hickory striped cloth and corduroy.

    Key colours in Summer include vibrant, pop shades of red, peach, green, blue and sand, while the Fall collection explores the colour range of navy, burgundy, tobacco and off-white with pieces in both deliveries lined in a fun digital print of Max’s ‘Flower Runner’ or ‘Smile’ graphic.

    The Wrangler by Peter Max collection also introduces new jean fits: for men, a tapered version of the 11MWZ, a Wrangler classic, and for women a high- waisted, hip-hugging straight cut. Jackets are boxy and cut short, shorts gently flared. To mark Wrangler’s anniversary, these key denim pieces, for both men and women, also feature the company’s seven icons, including vintage patch, pocket branding and seven belt loops, each highlighted by the use of white stitching.

  • Dr. Martens X George & The Dragon

    Written by Fashion Tales

    The iconic Dr. Martens styles of the 1460 8-eye boot and 1461 3-eye shoe have been wrapped in an all-over digital print on a smooth, pigmented leather called Backhand, which portrays the English Patron Saint.
    The tale has inspired numerous famous paintings across the centuries by some of the most notable artists of all-time, reinforcing the symbolism of the dragon’s near-devilish appearance and St George’s ferocious battle against evil. We have our own statue of Saint George and The Dragon located in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.
    This limited spring launch is a given shoe in your collector-wardrobe and will elevate any outfit!
    Available from April in all flagship Dr.Martens store at Katarina Bangata 15, online and selected retailers globally.

  • photography by SANDRA MYHRBERG

    TID Watches - Canvas

    Written by Fashion Tales

    This spring, Swedish brand TID is launching a new collaborative platform, TID Canvas, inviting a selection of artists and designers to interpret the brand’s iconic TID No.1 watch, resulting in a limited annual production.
    ‘We want to embark on a creative programme of temporary collections. The goal is to make TID a natural platform for experimentation. Each watch is completed within twelve months and launched in the spring, for collectors as well as new customers to explore and enjoy,’ says Ola E. Bernestål, CEO of TID.

    ‘We wanted to highlight the qualities of the design by reducing all decorative elements, bringing out a solid character, using a pure white silhouette,’ says John Löfgren, Co-Founder of TID and Creative Director at FUWL.

    ‘Being pared back does not mean less communicative. Essence remains a strong vehicle for expression. That is precisely why we wanted to create a version of No.1 in
    a monochrome white index with the same white sleeve, providing that sense of an actual canvas — a carte blanche — showing that anything is possible,’ says Jonas Pettersson Co-Founder of TID and CEO, FUWL.

    FOR THEIR WATCHES GO HERE

  • Arrivals

    Written by Annica Zion

    Digital art platform to open up the art world and highlight young creators

    Today Arrivals is relaunching – a digital platform with the ambition to make art more accessible. Their web shop offers signed original artworks and art in limited edition by young unestablished artists. The selection and the appearance will from the relaunch be adapted to the
    present and be sensitive to trends and current events. As a visitor to the page you will constantly find new artwork and artists to be inspired by. On the site, today there are around 70 Swedish and international artists represented with artworks in different genres such as print, original painting, photography and sculpture.

    – We are a digital and democratic art platform that sells works by a new generation of artists. We want to open up the art by in an accessible way offer a curated selection of what we consider qualitative artistry. We believe that one needs to clarify and simplify buying of art, many are today interested in and aware of style and design, but don’t know exactly where to turn when interested in buying art, says one of the initiators behind Arrivals.

    Arrivals is built partly from each artistry, where visitors can take part of the artist’s idea behind each work or edition. Potential buyers are invited to discover the background of an artwork, something that increases the understanding of art, which to many may seem like a closed and difficult world. Browse through artworks from young contemporary artists and discover a new art scene online in a more accessible price range. Check it out here - arrivals.se

  • Arts Fair

    Written by Chelsea Porter

    The 12th edition of Market will take place at Färgfabriken, Stockholm, March 24-26. With the leading galleries from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland participating. Market will showcase an exclusive selection of the most interesting art on the Nordic art scene, once again focusing on carefully curated solo or duo projects.
    Market Art Fair is the leading Nordic fair for contemporary art and has become an important meeting place for collectors and art professionals. It was founded by a group of gallerists in 2006 and represents the leading galleries from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland.

    The board of Market Art Fair each year selects 30 galleries from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, which then choose 1-2 artists they represent that will exhibit as part of Market Art Fair. Sweden’s most prominent female gallerist Marina Schiptjenko is part of the board.

    For the 2017 edition Market will launch a new section which is exclusively dedicated to Nordic artists. This highlighted section Market Feature will present a selection of artists and their galleries, curated by Index – The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation.
    John Skoog
    Marie Karlberg
    Nina Beier
    Runo Lagomarsino

    Market Art Fair features an ambitious programme of talks and projects and arranges a VIP programme for international collectors and art professionals.

    Most known artists this year include Frank Stella, Georg Baselitz and Ragnar Kjartansson.

    Up and coming artists to keep an eye on include Idun Baltzersen, Henry Gunderson, Karin Westman and Marie Karlberg to name a few.

  • photography by LISA EKELUND

    Bedazzled

    Written by Chelsea Porter

    Less is a Bore

    Bedazzled a Swedish jewelry brand designed by Jennie Rhönnstad. With a recent collection featured in Stockholm Design Week, Rhönnstads pieces have us drooling. This Swedish born creative sells in a number of boutiques in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Umeå and New York City.

    What inspired you to start making jewelry? 

    I've always loved creating thing with my hands. I first started by making necklaces out of buttons, that is when a friend of mine recommened me to attend Nyckelviksskolan, an Art School based in Stockholm. That's where I was educated in metalcraft, and after that I did an Economy Degree at Södertörns University in Stockholm. My collections really pushed forward when I was a part of the Swedish Fashion Talents in 2012, that's when I joined my first PR Agency and really perfected my craft.  

    How would you describe your jewelry?

    'Less is a bore', more is usually big. My pieces appear big, rough, and even have a glimpse of humour. The names always plays a large role, I use word play often, like taking something real and giving it a spin. I find it interesting to see how far I can go with my word play. My own style is basic and I tend to wear one colour head-to-toe, usually white or black, so one sigture piece can really make an outfit. 

    What is your inspiration and what do you focus on?

    I make things I want to see in real life. I love the thought of a final process, holding and seeing my vision, being able to take an idea or something tangeble from one element and transform it to another. I do love Elsa Schiaparellis designs however, I'm more influenced by words. I always read the titles of paintings in galleries, sometimes I think people buy art because of the name or title. My collection isn't audience focused, my buyers can be 20-70 years old. My collection is based more on a making a statement in an outfit. I want my pieces to remain timeless. 

    Do you have a signature piece?

    Meltdown and mini meltdown, crafted using white rocks with grey inside. Also, the collaboration with straight design 'pile of shit' which was featured at Design Week

    Where inspired the brand name, bedazzled? 

    From back when I use to make necklaces out of buttons, exchanging and adding materials to craft something new, I use to say I “bedazzled” it. Now, I see it as, “My collection can bedazzle an outfit”. I wanted to make a corny term into a classier catch phrase. 

    Where do you resource your materials?

    From different places, I try to work with recycled brass from from a junkyard in Nacka. My stones are usually from stone shops and are all energy stones. My favourite colour schemes right now seem to be white, black, clear, yellow, and maybe pink. 

    What are your future goals?

    I have my next collection in mind and aim to create two collections a year. One in Febuary and the other in August. 

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