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. tinajoFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Just lovely, thanks! :-)

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  2. jFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:43 AM

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

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  3. DeborahFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    J'adore!!!

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  4. Diana MieczanFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:25 AM

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

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  5. Priscilla JoyFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Lovely!
    Have a wonderful day. xx

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  6. Tiffany KadaniFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:42 AM

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

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  7. SvevaFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    these pics are amazing!

    http://rueoh.blogspot.com/

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  8. little luxury listFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    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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  9. jeanette from everton terraceFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:26 AM

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

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  10. amy b.s.February 16, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    the styling in these photos is so lovely.

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  11. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    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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  12. AyaFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Love these photos! They are so fashion forward.

    http://fatal-fashion.blogspot.com

    Please help me win a contest by visiting http://facebook.com/vincecamutousc and LIKING the page. Afterwords there is a tab on the left that says Interview Style 101. Click on it and then scroll down until you see my picture and my name (Aya) and click vote! I would greatly appreciate it! XOXO

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:20 AM

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

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  14. PatriceFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM

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

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  15. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM

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

    xo Mary Jo

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  16. awhiteFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:17 PM

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

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  17. Melissa BlakeFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM

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

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  18. Frances O@TheFashionHiveFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    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:)

    http://thefashionhive.com

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  19. Silvia NegrettiFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:35 PM

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

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  20. Hilliary MeisnerFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

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  21. Style ServingsFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM

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

    http://styleservings.blogspot.com/

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  22. NedaFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing this! Such a beautiful exhibit.

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  23. A Crimson KissFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    My goodness, what a beautiful shoot!

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  24. Rock'n Roll BallerinaFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Great shoot:) Hope you had a great Vday:)

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  25. hope in high heelsFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:54 PM

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

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  26. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:55 PM

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

    http://stylewithoutlimits.blogspot.com/2012/02/first-giveaway.html

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  27. FASHION TALESFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:59 PM

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

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  28. StaceyFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:04 AM

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

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  29. AlexaFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:30 AM

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

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  30. JosieFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:43 AM

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

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  31. Vær våkenFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:12 AM

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

    love, Kristin

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  32. GracieFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:05 AM

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

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  33. NancyFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Love the obvious contrast. Beautiful!

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  34. designchicFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:12 AM

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

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  35. A BRIT GREEKFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    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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  36. MelissahFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Gorgeous photo shoot!
    x
    Melissah from Country Style chic

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