Rodebjer and the Fusion State of Mind

by Lotus Ladegaard

Behind Rodebjer is Swedish designer Carin Rodebjer, who began her fashion adventure on the streets of Manhattan. She was spotted wearing her own handmade designs and soon began to sell her fashions to friends as well as stores in New York and Stockholm. Rodebjer’s signature silhouettes include slouchy suits and sets, easy-to-wear dresses, kimonos, and drapey caftan, all pieces that will move easily from daytime into the night and for more than one occasion. She designs for the contemporary woman and her needs. She does so to enhance and simplify everyday living.

For SS20, Rodebjer presented a truly exciting and beautiful collection at the Free Harbour of Copenhagen. It had tons of editorial as well as audience appeal and is bound to excite her following and win over new territory. The color palette offered a little bit of everything from neutrals such as sand, black, white and grey to delicate yellow and browns as well as some splash of color with prints. The silhouettes were everything we have come to expect from Rodebjer; slouchy, easy-to-wear and a few more fitted pieces. The aesthetic inspiration deriving from Morocco and the streets of New York.

The collection was full of stand-out pieces that will leave a long-lasting impression such as the brown fitted dress with a chiffon cape in a lighter shade and the sand-colored cape with white lines. Another showstopper was the floral printed dress with cape effect and the draped brown pantsuit, just to mention a few.

Rodebjer’s SS20 collection was full of pieces that will outlast cyclical fashion sense. She is an exciting designer who knows how to please her followers as well as impress fashionistas and fashion editors alike.

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Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize and the Future of Danish Fashion

Since 2012, Magasin du Nord Foundation has been giving out the prestigious Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize awarded by the Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess (of Denmark), who for many years has been a champion of Danish Fashion. Last month, Magasin du Nord Foundation announced this year’s three finalists; Blanche, Helmstedt and Hyun Mi Nielsen.

Blanche was originally founded and launched as a sustainable jeans brand in 2017 by Melissa Bech and Mette Fredin Christensen, and quickly became a darling among influencers and fashion editors alike. Since then, Blanche has also launched the Blanche Atelier collection, a ready-to-wear line focussing on fashion, trends and refined styling. From its start, the brand has been represented in some of the best and most popular shops. With years of experience from the Danish fashion scene, the two ladies have managed to create a popular sustainable brand.

Helmstedt is the brainchild of designer Emilie Helmstedt, a colorful and playful universe with simple yet powerful silhouettes. Her easy-to-wear 30’s and 50’s inspired loungewear were exclusively sold in collaboration with the very popular high-end boutique Holly Golightly in Copenhagen. Emilie Helmstedt was originally trained as a tailor and graduated by 20, however, she is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. She has created a brand that has all the right ingredients of a heavy hitter within the Danish industry and with the right kind of support she is likely to go global eventually.

Hyun Mi Nielsen is the creation of designer Christine Nielsen. She has quickly made a name for herself with her ethereal take on gothic detailing, organza draping and leather tailoring. At this years Paris Couture Week, she was invited by the French Fashion Federation to showcase her designs among staples in the world of fashion and did so quite brilliantly. Christine Nielsen is far from new to the world of fashion, before founding Hyun Mi Nielsen, she has worked at fashion houses such as Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Alexander McQueen. While there is no question about her pedigree, starting from scratch can be tough and her ability to take on the hard tasks so easily will be an asset for years to come.

On October 25th, 2018, Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize was handed to the young designer Emilie Helmstedt. “I never imagined being here. It is like a dream. It is the biggest thing to happen in my life”, Emilie Helmstedt said and continued: “I would like to thank the Magasin du Nord Foundation for this award. The award will make it possible for me to reach my dreams. I already have a ton of plans I intend to get going with tomorrow. I cannot wait to showcase my dreams coming to life, even more.”

Emilie Helmstedt received a one-year membership of Dansk Textil og Mode also received a grant of DKK 500.000, which will go towards expanding her design- and business concepts.

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