• all jewellery Lwl

    blazer Oscar Jacobson

    photography Daniel Ersson 

    hair & makeup Lovina Dahlberg

    Lwl Jewellry

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Amanda Weibull Laurell was born 1988. Born and raised in Malmö. She has 5 siblings. Her biggest treasure except her work is her daughter Saga, who is 6 years old. Amanda started this business in 2018. When her daughter was only 3 months old. She was passionate and near obsessed with jewelry and precious stones from her early age. One of the biggest achievements in her carrier was creating a custom made jewelry for HRH Princess Sofia, like diamond necklace that she worn at Nobel price awards in 2018. or pair of turquoise handcrafted earrings that Princess worn at Nobel price awards in 2019. Amanda is cooperating with many celebrities today.

    What inspired you to pursue a career in jewelry design, and when did you first realize your passion for working with precious stones?
    So I actually started my career with jewelry when I was three years old. Ever since I was a kid I was obsessing over my moms jewelry box, and I always wanted to play with her pearls and rubies even though I wasn´t allowed to. My family comes from an academic background with doctors and lawyers, so there was no initative from my parents to push my artistic side or passion for gems and jewelry. In my teens I got an extra job in a jewelry shop where they focused a lot on good quality on stones and handcraftship, here I started to learn the very grounds of manufacturing and handling jewelry and sales.

    Could you tell us about your biggest accomplishment as a jewelry designer so far, and what made it so special?
    Oh, there is a lot of different and big high lights I think. Just to be able financially to create my very first own collection is one of them. Another one, of course was for me to create the first pearl necklace for HRH Princess Sofia that she wore at the Nobel Price awards in 2018. That was very special to me.

    What is your creative process like when designing a new piece of jewelry, and how do you come up with the ideas for your designs?
    The process is very different for me and changes from time to time.Very often I get inspired me when I met a client, a female that actually needs help to style the jewelry she already has. To add a ring or to create something new from the stones she already has can create happiness and a new look for her and that really inspires me. I get inspired by women by all over the world and try to create jewlery that’s easy to wear and style at all occasions, if it´s for a rainy Tuesday or for a big cocktailparty.

    How did you feel when you were commissioned to create custom jewelry pieces for HRH Princess Sofia, and what was the design process like for these pieces?
    It was a great, great honour for me to be able to help and create something that fits with the very official and royal look that Nobel Prize awards is. It both needs to be classic and fit with the rest of the old jewelry.Very often the starting point is the actual dress the person is wearing and we work from that. When I saw the necklace at the first time on her on TV I started to cry.

    What are some of the challenges that you face as a jewelry designer, and how do you overcome them?
    The biggest challenge is to show and explain all the functionalites that the pieces have. For example we have one ring that can be worn as a bracelet and an earring.

    Can you tell us about any exciting projects or collaborations that you have in the works, and what we can expect to see from you in the future? 
    So we have a new very collection called “the CLICK”. It´s a ring where you can build it. You can mix and match different gem colours and gold metals, and change the look on the same ring after your wishes. Some of the gold parts you can also wear as a pendant, bracelet and earring I´m beyond proud and excited for this collection. We have a big event before the ELLE STYLE AWARDS nomination party in April that is going to be super cool. And we have a lot of upcoming collaborations, but they are still a secret until they are being launched.

    top Zara
    shirt Zara

    photography Daniel Ersson

    hair & makeup Lovina Dahlberg

    stylist Emma Glennow

    post production Jim Widgern

    photo assistant Matilda Lundin

  • Anatomy - Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2023

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Human anatomy, the anatomy of clothing, the anatomy of flowers.
    An exploration of beauty and power through tailoring and tailoring fabrics and a focus on cut, proportion and silhouette. The foundations of fashion, cut on the body and inspired by the body within. The classic subverted: turned inside out and upside down. Volume is neat – strict – or exploded. Garments are dissected: slashed, sliced and twisted. Shoulders are strong. Waists are narrow. Heeled trousers elongate the leg: the bumster in reverse. The most prominent motif in the collection is the orchid, in its rarer forms cultivated but, after the daisy, the most common flower. It thrives in the air, resists being rooted and grows in the wild. Extraordinarily beautiful and infinitely adaptable, the orchid mimics both predator and prey. In the language
    of flowers, the orchid is a symbol of love.”


    Sarah Burton, Creative Director

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  • photography & fashion Olivia Bohman

    top Acne Studios

    hotpants South.ST

    stockings Swedish Stockings

    shoes Vintage

    While in Rome

    Written by Olivia Bohman by Sandra Myhrberg

    Morning stroll Campo de’ Fiori.

    Start your morning with a walk to Campo de’ Fiori. It’s a square with the most famous old market in Rome, you can buy everything from flowers, herbs, pasta and fruit. Its super cosy and the square is very lively and colorful in the morning because of all the fresh fruit and vegetables that people wants to buy.
    If you’re an early bird there is a square not so far from the market called Piazza Saint’Eustachio where you can have breakfast or just a quick espresso. The sun is shining all morning and its perfect to people-watch.


    Places you’ll have to see no matter what.
    Yes, these places may be very touristic but if this is you’re first time in Rome, I’ll write down some places I think is worth it.
    You have several places to see if you’re around Ponte and Parione, like Piazza Navona which is a gorgeous square with restaurants and a rooftop bar called Terrazzo Borromini. Also the best gelato in Rome called Gelateria del Teatro is located in that area.
    Pantheon may be one of my favorite famous buildings here. Its not much to do except to see it. But for me its just a monument you have to see when you’re here. You have a great sandwich-place here as well called All antico vinaio - YUM!
    If you want to combine aperitivo and an attraction go to Spanish steps, go up the stairs to Hotel de la Ville. The hotel is incredible and the view from the rooftop bar is even more incredible if that’s even possible.
    Fontana di Trevi as we all know is one of the most famous attraction except the Colosseum. There are many of us who wants to take a dip in the fountain like Anita Ekberg did 1960. But unfortunately that was the last time someone was allowed in the water. If you are there during the afternoon swing by Relais Fontana Di Trevi Hotel and you’ll have beautiful view over the fountain.


    Restaurants
    Dillá, close to Spanish steps, recommend the lasagne.
    Osteria da Fortunata - They have two restaurants, make sure you go to the one were they make the pasta inside the restaurants. There was a cute lady making the pasta just in front of us.
    Cantina e Cucina - in the cozy area around Piazza Navona.
    Taverna Trilussa - Seriously the best cacio e Pepe I’ve ever had.


    Bars
    To be honest, there are a lot of good bars in Rome. Here are a few tips.
    The Court - exclusive, 5 star but a view overlooking Il Colosseo.
    Mimi e Coco - small but cosy, its by far the best Lambrusco I’ve ever tried.
    Antica Enoteca - the atmosphere is great. They have super good cheese and prosecco.
    I would recommend to walk around in Trastevere, I don’t think I can describe the vibe that is in the air with words. They have restaurants and bars everywhere you look. This area is ba far my favorite. People are super cool and you’ll find beers for 1€.


    Museum
    If you’re in Rome for more than 3 days, take the train to Tivoli, they have a place called Villa d’Este with a garden that is just breathtaking. Its also a museum that you can wander around for an hour or two.
    If you don’t have the time to do a detour, visit Musei Capitolini. It’s located in the area called Campitelli. Just GORGEOUS!

    sweater GANT

    top & skirt Viktorya Abraham

    sunglasses Longchamp

    jacket Teurn Studios

    top & trousers By Malene Birger

    shoes Other Stories

    sunglasses Longchamp

    top & trousers By Malene Birger

    shoes Other Stories

    sunglasses Longchamp

    jacket Teurn Studios

    shirt & trousers By Malene Birger

    shoes Other Stories

    sunglasses Longchamp

    top Acne Studios

    skirt Katja Johansson Design

    shoes Nike

    sunglasses Prada

    jacket GANT

    skirt & shoes Teurn Studios

    hat SoonNoon

    blazer & trousers NORR

    top Omelia

    belt Teurn Studios

    scarf & shoes Vintage

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