Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Stockholm recently concluded.

The odd scheduling of the fashion calendar meant

designers present next winter’s look, a/w 2014

during the current winter season.

Curious, but such is the fashion world’s timing.

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Many of the collections presented during Stockholm Fashion Week

offered pieces which are easily translatable

and readily incorporated.

True to a Scandinavian aesthetic, the clothing is

neat,  clean,  precise,  uncomplicated.

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A few highlights for Stockholm Fashion Week

Altewaisaome by Natalia Altewai and Randa Saome

earth tones, hints of natural colour hues, layering, textural

(images from altewaisaome):

 

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Hunkydory

casual, varying proportions, relaxed

easy to incorporate into existing wardrobe

(images from fashionising):

 

 

 

 

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Cheap Monday, launched 2004

greys, apple greens, caramel browns

(images from fashionising):

 

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Back by Ann- Sofie Back

inventive, asymmetric

(image from annsofieback.com):

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Carin Wester by Carin Wester

polished, oversized, feminine, unfussed

(images from fashionising):

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H & M Design Awards

started 2011

 recognise emerging talents from around the world

this year’s judging panel included among others:

designer – Erdem, executive fashion director, Vogue UK –  Serena Hood;

H & M creative head of design – Ann Sofie Johannson;

winner, Eddy Anemian

view his runway show

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(image from idaklamborn.se):

Ida Klamborn by Ida Klamborn

pink / black / white  coloration

camo – print;

geometric:  sharp lines/curves;

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