Igor Zimmermann – Shugo Tokumaru
The first runner up to do an Untitled by project for us is Igor Zimmermann. We are thrilled to get our Untitled by project started but first and foremost Igor Zimmermann’s work. Igor Zimmermann will present a ‘work in progress’ for us and will therefore be a guest editor until his project is finished. Untitled by is something we hold dearly to us here at Filippa K and we are hoping you will too.
Musician- Shugo Tokumaru
Shugo Tokumaru is in my humble opinion a real genius of a musician. So I am overwhelmed with happiness to announce that he has agreed to contribute with some music from his lovely album L.S.T. for the little film we’re making. Check out his records and I am sure you’ll fall just as deeply in love with his amazing music as I did!
/Igor
Fall/Winter 2008
The cold season always offer something special. The opportunity to play with layers and richer colours tend to bring out and entice your fashion sense whilst facing the obvious restrictions of weather conditions which demand a certain wear-ability and function. While challenging, tis’ really is the season to be jolly, but forget over the top naive glitz, for fall/winter 08 Filippa K presents a collection filled with attitude and relaxed British coolness. Our muses and icons have been the ever relevant Nico from Velvet Underground and Joe Strummer from The Clash.
Women’s Collection
Early 70s punk with its streaks of girlishness, combined with pure rebelliousness, captures the essence of this collection.
It’s about the ‘punk within’ combined with the simplicity of Filippa K. The essence of cool and stylish lead singer of Velvet Underground, Nico.
We have focused on feminine details and expressions such as pointed shoulders, a narrow waist and shawl collars both for outerwear, jersey and knitwear. Leather details and strong print effects, combined with a skinny pant silhouette creates a rebellious touch. The ‘Halston look’ in jersey, with full length dresses, draped effects and deep cut necklines is also an important look for the season. Colourful tweeds are combined with shiny-matte effects in wovens, as well as melange yarns in knits. Central items of the collection are suit jackets, one tailored fit and a more edgy version with pointy shoulders, and under the knee, high waisted skirts. Shoes are super feminine and high heeled with a contrast in the cool M.C boot.
Collection colours are a mix of bright orange-red and strong turquoise and softer pastel hues: lollipop pink and shimmery light grey. A dark wine colour sets a base together with browns and beige.
Men’s Collection
Our inspiration comes from the early years of The Clash and their “Ska” approach to punk with Joe Strummer as an iconic person. This is contrasted by an abstract view on something very British and classic but done in a new, young and rebellious way.
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”Nobody ‘Cept you”
Poetic perfection by a man who’s lyrics has transformed the public consciousness of generations past, present and future. For you, here’s a draft from the lyrics of Bob Dylan’s “Nobody ‘Cept You”
There’s nothing ’round here I believe in
‘Cept you, yeah you
And there’s nothing to me that’s sacred
‘Cept you, yeah you
You’re the one that reaches me
You’re the one that I admire
Every time we meet together
My soul feels like it’s on fire
Nothing matters to me
And there’s nothing I desire
‘Cept you, yeah you
Nothing ’round here I care to try for
‘Cept you, yeah you
Got nothing left to live or die for
‘Cept you, yeah you
unveiled at the Royal Swedish Opera’s Golden Foyer
PRESS Fashion label Filippa K yesterday showed its upcoming fall/winter 2008 collection in the magnificent Golden Foyer at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm – a contrast-rich setting for the new collection’s stylish blend of classic elegance and urban 70’s punk. The fashion show also marked the starting point for a partnership between Filippa K and the Royal Swedish Opera.
The new collection’s playful combination of urban youth and timeless elegance was reflected in the contrast between a modern fashion show and the legendary Golden Foyer of the Royal Swedish Opera. 20 models, styled by Robert Rydberg, showcased the new collection to a select group of guests and members of the international fashion press.
“This is a very exciting collection for us, influenced by early seventies England and full of funky contrasts between early punk and classic English refinement, with a dash of humor and sense of not taking yourself too seriously. Imagine a stylish young Lord or Lady in the early seventies who’s gone totally punk.” said Rasmus Wingårdh, Creative Manager.
Inspired by Velvet Underground’s singer Nico, the Filippa K Woman collection is a style conscious fusion of masculine and feminine elements, letting rebellious punk meet girlish sensuality in the clean, simple design language we associate with Filippa K Woman.
The theme for the Filippa K Man collection is rough elegance. Mixing the classic English with the early days of punk, in its subtler “The Clash” variation with slim fits and playful mix of patterns, rather than hardcore safety pins and shiny studs. All brought together by the marquee sense of Filippa K simplicity.
The use of the Golden Foyer as the location for the fashion show also launched a long-term partnership with Filippa K as the Official Partner to the Royal Swedish Opera during 2008.
“The partnership between Filippa K and the Opera clearly symbolises what Filippa K stands for – the exciting meeting between the modern and the timeless. The Golden Foyer was the perfect place to show this new collection, which is an exciting re-interpretation of our core values style, simplicity and quality.” said Jan Carl Adelswärd, CEO.