Thursday, February 16, 2012

Northern Women

I have always admired the great eye Scandinavians have for everything design related. Somehow they have a sense of aesthetics that people don't have because they see materials, colors and shapes as all part of the same element and not as added ingredients.


Currently at the DesignMuseum in Denmark there is an exhibit that illustrates this talent in great detail. Northern Women in Chanel is a collaboration between photographers Peter Farago and Ingela Klemetz Farago along with Chanel featuring 45 of the most famous supermodels from the Nordic and Baltic countries {all images from HERE}.


For this project each one of the models were selected to represent an aesthetic flair for fashion but also a desire to convey a sense of humanity. The end result is the touring exhibit as well as a coffee table book from which all the proceeds go to the charity Save The Children.


The outfits selected are part of the archive of Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter from 1920 up until today. The styling follows the artistic preferences of the photographers of opera, dance and art in a place where French fashion meets Northern beauty.


I leave you with a video of the exhibit...

  

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36 comments:

  1. These are very pretty pictures. I especially like the one with the snow. :)

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  2. Oh how beautiful:) That third photo is simply amazing. Have a wonderful day, darling. xo

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  3. Wow!From the 1920's? That is so cool!

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  4. these pics are amazing!

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  5. So true - their style is always so clean and chic and it's even cooler when it is paired with Chanel!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  6. Wasn't able to view the video for some reason but love the images.

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  7. the styling in these photos is so lovely.

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  8. Beautiful post! Scandinavians designers are so talented. I love the fresh look that is present in their work.
    Happy Thursday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  9. Love these photos! They are so fashion forward.

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  10. I wish I was still living in Copenhagen, I'd really like to see that exhibition. Beautiful images!

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  11. What a beautiful shoot. The third image is breath taking.

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  12. Stunning! I love these photos and would love to get that book!

    xo Mary Jo

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  13. I love the way the wispy tulle looks against the cold backdrop. Really artfully done. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  14. Being half Swedish, I love this! So beautiful. Hope you're having a good day.

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  15. Love these picture!! THank you for stopping by again:) I found you on Bloglovin' and I, following you there too:) Hope you can join me as well and on twitter:)

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  16. Love love love these pics!!!
    dresses, styling, models, all is perfection!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  17. Beautiful photos, and I love the intricate designs of the dresses!

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  18. Thanks for sharing this! Such a beautiful exhibit.

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  19. These images are absolutely incredible. How fantastic that the proceeds are going to Save the Children. Thanks for sharing :)

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  20. Gorgeous shoot!!! I have a giveaway on my blog so feel free to join it:)

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  21. What a great post, some of my favourite artists are Scandinavian. These are stunning images and work.

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  22. Absolutely stunning and i wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments regarding Scandinavian designs!

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  23. Seriously amazing...they do have quite the eye for style, don't they?

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  24. What a pretty spread!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  25. As a 'northern woman' I feel pretty proud :) :) Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!

    love, Kristin

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  26. This sounds amazing! Those photos are so amazing. I do think they have flair and eye for style.

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  27. Love the obvious contrast. Beautiful!

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  28. Wow...love these images and the clothing is like works of art...gorgeous!!

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  29. I am often astounded and blown away by their sense of style and seeing things in a different way. gorgeous captured images here!
    x.o.x.o

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  30. Gorgeous photo shoot!
    x
    Melissah from Country Style chic

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