I like classical tailoring and want garments to be well made and cut. I would say it’s very classical, at least the cut. How would you describe your design, is there a singular concept? One dress in particular is dedicated to the singer of Broadcast, Trish Keenan, whom I’ve always felt a strong connection to. Some things, like the dresses and ladies shirts, are extremely feminine though and are made from feminine fabric like chiffon. The cut of the garments is mostly androgynous the classic tailored pieces are sized to fit both sexes. I was also deeply inspired by Czech and British new wave films from the ’60s. I was inspired by Art Brut, where artists that may not be traditionally educated often work from a naïve perspective. ĭid something in particular inspire your new fall/winter collection? I like grabbing bits from here and there, like a moment in a film, just a few seconds, that makes you go, ‘Wow, that’s something.’ In the end all this research comes together in a big database that I can then work from. I really enjoy researching and finding inspiration from a wide variety of sources, such as literature, antiques, art or films. It does, as my field of interest is so broad. It was really through collaboration with the fashion house Agnés B, when I was working in their space and going through their fabric collection, that I really decided to go into fashion.ĭoes your background in art come into play when you’re designing? They were doing a lot of multimedia art and some performances, and I was making costumes. However, I became interested in fashion when I went to Paris to work with a group of visual artists. Yes, I originally studied art and art history. You studied art before going into fashion? We met the fashion designer at his studio on Laugavegur to find out more about this work and how his background as an artist shapes his designs. Now he’s getting ready to debut his men’s and women’s wear collections this fall, which feature androgynously tailored pieces mixed with silk dresses for women and printed shirts with detailed patterns for men. Sævar Markús Óskarsson’s first line, a small collection of silk accessories inspired by Romanian folklore, sold out in a fortnight. The vintage dresses were worn in an array of hues, from the sober black to the bright red, and happening yellow – all upholding empowered women for a brighter tomorrow.Tweet Snoop-Around visits fashion newcomer Sævar Markús Óskarsson at his studio Many times, there were outlines of pockets to enhance elegance. The sweater dress especially consisted of solid colors, and simple detailing on the neck and ends. There were paisleys, polka-dots, yellow honeycomb, and a variety of circles. ![]() The prints ranged from flowery to geometric, offering a design suitable to the likes of everyone. The Mods also wore edgier cuts, numerous prints, and bolder colors. Giving a sophisticated yet stylish touch, it was an ensemble which continues to stun in current times too. With a length right above the knee, and being neither slim-fitted nor loose, the dress worked for all women. An absolute classic during this time was the knitted sweater vintage dress. Whether you wish to opt for a high waist, or prefer the low waist, it was all in fashion. Truly modern in its sense, this fashion style exhibited raised hemlines, shortened lengths (read: very short), and differing waists. This trend was inspired by the Modernists of London, thereby shortened to form the ‘Mods’ fashion.
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