• photography Felix Odell

    Brutalisten

    Written by Josie McNeill by Josie McNeill

    Earlier this year, the Swedish Chef Association named Brutalisten, a restaurant known for crafting each course out of a single ingredient, as the 8th Best restaurant in Sweden–the first restaurant to achieve this honor without a Michelin star. Brutalisen has attracted the attention of stars such as Lily Collins, Veronica Di Maggio, and Oscar Zia. Now, despite opening just over a year ago in May 2022, the restaurant has a new head chef. Coen Dieleman, who previously worked at Copenhagen's Geranium, will be taking on the esteemed role. 
    Belgian-German artist Carsten Höller dreamed Brutalisten according to his Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto that is inspired by the characteristics of Brutalist architecture. Dieleman will be blending his own unique style with that of Brutalisten.Odalisque went to test out the food and then got to ask Dieleman some questions. We found some of the dishes a little too bland, but what truly delighted us was the chlorophyll ice cream. We'd happily visit the restaurant again just for its delectable dessert.

    Can you start off by telling me a bit about your cooking background?
    I started to have interest in cooking as a career when I was working as a dishwasher, as a holiday job during summer when I was 14. That was my first experience in a kitchen and loved the energy and intensity of it. From there on I started also helping in the kitchen and when I turned 16 I started my chef education and gave up dishwashing!

    How would you describe your cheffing style?
    It is hard for me to describe my cheffing style as I am still discovering and learning so much everyday about cooking and ingredients. My main focus is to cook with products that are produced with the greatest care and respect.

    What do you hope to bring to Brutalisten?
    A new approach to the Brutalist kitchen manifesto. I want to bring a more detailed presentation to show case the produce and our approach to treating the produce in their purest form. I also am excited to find new ways to get the best flavour out of the product, hopefully inspiring others to cook in the same way.

    What do you think of Höller's Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto’s rule that all dishes must be crafted out of a single ingredient?
    As a chef I like to think about it more as a challenge than as a rule. It can be very challenging to cook this way because you have to find the best produce possible and if you find the best produce, cooking in the Brutalist way allows you to show to quality of the produce in its purest form. Fresh, cooked just right and with the best flavour. I also believe it gives more credit to the suppliers who put a lot of effort, care and respect in supplying the best produce. As a guest you wouldn’t think about that when you are eating but they are the start of a great meal.

    In your career as a chef, what was your most formative memory or moment in your career that most impacted how you work today?
    There are many moments in my professional career which have shaped me, they all impact you in different ways, but I think the most important one was when I did a one week stage at three Michelin starred restaurant “De Librije”. This was also my first three Michelin starred restaurant I ate at a year before and to be in a kitchen which was at the highest level was a different feeling. From the organisation, the products, the energy, the passion of the people, the wow moments the guest were having. It just hit different and I wanted to feel that. So from there I decided I wanted to see that in a different place and I ended up at Geranium.

    What do you think is the main difference between working as a Chef in Copenhagen vs Stockholm?
    I am not sure I can answer this yet! Ask me again in 6 months…

    If you could serve food to any guest/ celebrity, who would you pick and why?
    There are many guests I would like to cook for but it is always exciting when there is legends from our industry. People you look up to and are your idols from a young age. I don’t really have anyone in particular.

    photography Attilio Maranzano
    photography Ake Eso Lindeman

  • Rotate SS24 Interview

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    An interview with ROTATE about the SS24 collection.

    UL: Please tell us about the process in creating the ss24 runway show?

    R: This season, the show and the collection are deeply connected. The collection was
    inspired by the ornate and rich decoration of Parisian hotels, mixed with a rebellious
    edginess found in 90s London designers. For the show, we will be presenting the
    collection against the backdrop of Copenhagen’s most famous hotel, D’Angleterre,
    which is as ornate and rich as the Parisian haunts that inspired us.

    UL: What does the SS24 collection represent and what was the main inspiration for
    his collection?

    R: As mentioned, we took inspiration from the mixture of antique and modern design that
    we noticed in Parisian architecture. It caused us to reflect on how this architectural
    combination is brought to life in clothing, and we started to look at the celebrated
    London designer of the early 90s. This period had a sense of freedom and rebellion, yet
    with an undercurrent on sophistication, and we decided that this was the direction we
    wanted to take for our collection this season.

    UL:What was the biggest challenge creating your ss24 collection?'

    R: A major part of the collection mood is around movement and tactility. We wanted to
    create the effect of feathers, but since we do not use such animal products, we had the
    challenge of creating feather like effects through different materials. We worked with
    layering, fraying and draping in tuille to finally capture this effect.

    U:How would you describe the ROTATE woman?

    R: As with all ROTATE collections, we have designed this collection to make our wearers
    feel the most confident and empowered. The ROTATE woman is someone who is not
    afraid to break the rules, and be totally authentic to themselves. The wide array of
    styles allow for individuality to shine through, but always with a hint of glamour!

    UL:What can we expect from ROTATE in the future?

    R: The sky really is the limit for ROTATE! Since the brand’s inception, we have already
    diversified into having a very successful bridal line, ROTATE Wedding and leisurewear
    with ROTATE Sunday, as well as collaborating with several amazing brands. But we
    have some very exciting collaborations in the pipeline, that we cannot wait to share
    more news about soon!

    All images courtesy of ROTATE

  • all images courtsey to Hugo Boss

    THE HUGO FALL/WINTER 2023 CAMPAIGN CONNECTS STYLE TO SOUND

    Written by Fashion Tales

    The punchy #HUGOYourWay motto from HUGO’s 2022 brand refresh takes on new meaning and momentum this season, as yet another dimension of self-expression surges to the forefront of the brand’s narrative with a story rooted in sound and style. This Fall/Winter, HUGO makes moves into the music scene, striking chords of synchronicity between music and fashion while presenting the HUGO community with a new medium of connection and rebellion. For the upcoming Fall/Winter 2023 collection and corresponding brand activations, HUGO spotlights artists such as Bella Poarch and more music mavericks as they showcase their talent and get fans on their feet through the power of performance.

    Bella Poarch headlines as the face of the Fall/Winter 2023 campaign, and a new HUGO x Bella Poarch collaborative capsule collection is currently in development. With the introduction of this collection and the aforementioned creative campaign, HUGO links the kinetic energy of music and the inherent individualism and self-expression of style for further reinforcement of the brand’s #HUGOYourWay mantra.


    The brand’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channels will serve as platforms for the corresponding social-media campaign which includes a broad range of organic content, motivated by the overarching music-themed messaging of the campaign. As a result, the HUGO channels will be pumping with upbeat hits backtracking a campaign video that illustrates how inspirational storytelling, music, movement and fashion go hand in hand.

    This Fall/Winter 2023 collection presents a range of youthful textures, fabrics, and styles, all complemented and characterized by the familiar HUGO design codes and colorways. The iconic HUGO logo is seen splashed across statement pieces and accessories, reminding wearers of the brand’s ethos of authenticity, originality, and eccentricity. Including in-your-face pieces washed in HUGO red and black tie-dye on denim and jersey, premium metallic trims on handbags, and retro-bold graphics adorning T-shirts and oversized hoodies, the Fall/Winter 2023 collection represents a deeper dive into the brand’s spirit of rawness, realness, and rebellion. An unexpected palette of indigo blue, lavender, and caramel brown complement and play up the HUGO brand colors of black, white, and red with added depth and dimension.

    From the collection and mantra to the music and movement, the HUGO Fall/Winter 2023 campaign is infused with an undeniable dynamism and power. It marks a new era of turning up the volume and moving beyond fashion through the kinetic energy of music. The creative vision and magnetism can be felt in the new campaign, set to ‘Body Wan Shake’, performed by Freq Motif x Magugu and photographed by Stuart Winecoff under the artistic direction of Trey Laird and the Team Laird agency. 

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