• Northern chairs

    Written by Fashion Tales

    Oblong lounge chair The relaxing contours of the Oblong lounge chair provide the supersize comfort of a recliner while being lighter and more comfortable than an overstuffed seat. Both the seat and backrest slope gently backwards, making Oblong relaxing to recline in. Crafted from two padded discs attached to a minimalistic frame, the chair’s fluid form and geometric profile recall shapes more typical of contemporary art than furniture design. Oblong was designed with an open base that allows light to pass through, enabling the lounge chair to fill a small space without appearing to crowd it. Although lightweight and comfortable, the chair’s frame forms a stable base that keeps the feet firmly in place.

    Oaki dining chair In the designer’s Bergen studio, traditional Japanese joinery met contemporary Nordic design, and the expressive Oaki dining chair was born. The chair captures the simplicity and artistry that characterises traditional Japanese wood enabled the designer to conceal the chair’s joins, giving Oaki a refined character that looks almost seamless in appearance. Each leg rises from the floor to the full height of the chair, cradling the backrest between all four.

    Pal three-legged stool This three-legged stool is an efficient, space-saving design available in four versions. All versions are made with an oak frame, with one model designed with a wicker seat woven from natural reed fibres. Another model is crafted with an oak disc in the frame that forms a solid seat. Both versions are available in oiled oak or smoked oak, providing a choice of blond wood or dark wood. 

  • Erikshjälpen is launching secondhand.se

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    The charity organization Erikshjälpen is launching secondhand.se

    Erikshjälpen is a well-know actor when it comes to sustainability, with their 62 physical second-hand stores. And on the 2th of May, they also became the first charity contributor to launch an online second-hand option. With the newly launched website secondhand.se people are invited to do double good: both contributing to a more sustainable consumption, while at the same giving back to children in need through foreign aid. All the profit that the organization Erikshjälpen makes goes to support families across the planet who live in vulnerable conditions.

    The offerings on the web shop will, more or less, be the same as in any of Erikshjälpen’s physical second-hand boutique. Vintage and basic clothing, books, vinyl CD’s, accessories – you name it. This upcoming summer the online-site will also put up items previously owned by local celebrities who have donated items they believe deserve a second life.

    “We know that there’s an enormous interest in buying second-hand, and that more consumers want to reduce their impact on the climate. More people also want to buy via their mobile or web device. Through secondhand.se we want to make it easier to shop sustainably”. – Tomas Bjöersdorff, Erikshjälpen.

  • Converse x Miley Cyrus

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    When it comes to her debut collection, Converse x Miley Cyrus, this is exactly how Miley Cyrus says she wants her fans to feel. A true reflection of her personal style and influences, Miley tapped into her persona as a performer as well as her eclectic day-to-day style to create a full lifestyle collection.

    As a woman who has always been open to all possibilities, Miley partnered with Converse to reflect that feeling of self-empowerment. “Converse has no boundaries. It’s outspoken. I’ve always identified with Converse because the brand appeals to and represents so many different cultures and walks of life. And they’re accessible,” she says of her reason for teaming up with the brand.

    The collection’s look book features images that capture the energetic, bold and inclusive nature of Miley and some of her biggest fans (representing across gender, orientation and background) shot by legendary fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth.

    Whether sparkling with the Chuck Taylor All Star Glitter or looking to channel Miley’s performance and country roots in the Bandana, individuals can piece together looks for any mood or style.

    Converse x Miley Cyrus will be available May 2 on converse.com and at select retailers.

  • Uniqlo is Coming to Stockholm!

    Written by Meghan Scott

    Stockholmers rejoice! Uniqlo is finally coming to town. How many times have we forgotten to pop into a Uniqlo when abroad to pick up some heat-tech basics for the long winters we endure each year. Or the times we have spent in Soho, NY, frantically buying our Uniqlo staples, Armageddon style, before we head back to cold and dark Sweden. Come Autumn, we can relish in 1500 square meters of Uniqlo, browsing the endless sea of perfect accents and basics to our wardrobes; Heat-Tech, Blocktech, Airism, Ultra Light Down, Jeans to name a few. The venue will also include Christopher Lemaire's conceptual line Uniqlo U. And the new hyped AirTech line, a series of basics, that act as a warming and cooling layer, which is perfect for the schizo weather here in Stockholm, snow in the morning and sunny patio weather in the afternoon.

    Last week Uniqlo hosted a fabulous press event to announce the great news. Yukihiro (Yuki) Katsuta, the Head of Research and Development at Uniqlo and the Group Senior Vice President of Fast Retailing Co., the company in which Uniqlo is a trademark of, was present and spoke to the press about the history, uniqueness, and future of Uniqlo Lifewear. The brand has been inspired by Japanese basic values that embrace simplicity, functionality, and quality, which also happens to come with a nice price tag. They are continuously working on pushing the envelope on combining fashion, function, and technology. The opening of the Stockholm location will be Europe's seventh location and we are counting down the minutes.

  • GOLF le FLEUR : Converse

    Written by Fashion Tales

    A closer look at the GOLF le FLEUR* Mono Collection from Tyler, the Creator and Converse.

    With a monochromatic upper and contrast stitching, the “Mono” introduces an unexpected approach considering the vibrancy of the initial GOLF le FLEUR* drops.

    The GOLF Le FLEUR* Mono collection comes in five premium suede hues: Black, White, Greener Pastures, Limoges and Rhubarb. It coincides with a complete apparel capsule of Converse Essentials Tees and French Terry Crew Sweatshirts available in Light Grey Heather, White, Green and Limoges. Both apparel pieces feature the GOLF Le FLEUR* logo (which is embroidered on the Converse Essentials Sweatshirts).

    The GOLF le FLEUR* Mono collection is available April 26 in unisex sizing exclusively from converse.com and golfwang.com The signature sneaker will be for a retail price of $110 USD.

  • KASTHALL x ILSE CRAWFORD

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    At the Salone del Mobile in Milan this spring, Kasthall will be launching its design collaboration with the British designer Ilse Crawford. The collection, called Grönska, consists of two tufted and three woven rugs. Crawford drew inspiration for Grönska from the Swedish landscape around the Kasthall factory in Kinna, Västergötland.

    The design collaboration, which began in spring 2017, consists of three woven rugs, Fåra, Glänta and Äng, as well as the hand-tufted rugs Täppa and Åker. Crawford and her team, in collaboration with Kasthall Design Studio, explored different weaving and tufting techniques in order to reflect the rythm, irregularity, and diverse tones of the different types of landscapes throughout the year. These qualities are infused into the rugs – and in turn into the homes and public spaces where we live and spend time. Developing the right greens was a challenge. For example Kasthall Design Studio together with Crawford and her team started experimenting with a new dyeing method for melange hair yarn. It was important to make sure that dynamic, natural colour shifts in the wool shone through. The result was a yarn with new depths. This yarn is an important component of two of the new rugs, the woven rug Äng and the tufted rug Åker.

    The Grönska collection will be displayed in a retrospective exhibition of Studioilse furniture at the Kasthall showroom in Brera during the Milan Design Week.

    While Kasthall’s customers are found all over the world, each rug crafted by the international brand is custom made in Kinna. Kasthall does not keep stocks of rugs and they are not transported to and sold in shops. In this way, unnecessary consumption of materials, dyes, resources, energy and transportation are kept at a minimum. All rugs in the Grönska collection will be part of Kasthall’s permanent collection, except for the rug Åker, which is being produced in a limited edition of 50 rugs in total.

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