Danish Knitwear

KAFFESLABBERAS // MADS AND ERNA (SUBTITLED) from Kaffeslabberas on Vimeo.

Danish knitwear is big news at the moment, from the Faroese jumper made famous from 'The Killing' to Malene Birger's minimalist designs. However, the knitwear making the biggest waves in the world of fashion at the moment comes from a local Kaffeslabberas (the equivalent of a knitting group) made up by ten elderly women.

These women are creating some of the most popular items in Copenhagen, for a wide range of designers, after their talents were spotted at a local Christmas fayre by a designer working for Vibskov. They now produce items for several Danish designers, including Vibskov. This is such a fantastic way of making good use of key craftsmanship and expertise within fashion, and to support local talent.

The latest Kaffeslabberas project is a book, featured in the video above, of knitwear patterns commissioned by Danish designers. The video is very endearing and well worth a view!

Danish Knitwear

KAFFESLABBERAS // MADS AND ERNA (SUBTITLED) from Kaffeslabberas on Vimeo.

Danish knitwear is big news at the moment, from the Faroese jumper made famous from 'The Killing' to Malene Birger's minimalist designs. However, the knitwear making the biggest waves in the world of fashion at the moment comes from a local Kaffeslabberas (the equivalent of a knitting group) made up by ten elderly women.

These women are creating some of the most popular items in Copenhagen, for a wide range of designers, after their talents were spotted at a local Christmas fayre by a designer working for Vibskov. They now produce items for several Danish designers, including Vibskov. This is such a fantastic way of making good use of key craftsmanship and expertise within fashion, and to support local talent.

The latest Kaffeslabberas project is a book, featured in the video above, of knitwear patterns commissioned by Danish designers. The video is very endearing and well worth a view!

Mary Katrantzou, London Fashion Week A/W 11

As you may have already guessed,
I am a big Mary Katrantzou fan!
It has been my favourite show at both London Fashion Week S/S 11 and A/W 11, where both collections were heavily influenced by household interiors.
Last year's show Katrantzou labelled 'the room on the women',
whereas this year was entitled 'the women in the room'.

The prints in Katrantzou's recent show were just beautiful from the floral patterns on the knitwear and trousers, to the
ming vase-inspired panels on the waist
of the long, flowing, luxurious skirts.
I just can't wait to see what she has in store
for us next season!

Mary Katrantzou, London Fashion Week A/W 11

As you may have already guessed,
I am a big Mary Katrantzou fan!
It has been my favourite show at both London Fashion Week S/S 11 and A/W 11, where both collections were heavily influenced by household interiors.
Last year's show Katrantzou labelled 'the room on the women',
whereas this year was entitled 'the women in the room'.

The prints in Katrantzou's recent show were just beautiful from the floral patterns on the knitwear and trousers, to the
ming vase-inspired panels on the waist
of the long, flowing, luxurious skirts.
I just can't wait to see what she has in store
for us next season!

Mary Katrantzou, London Fashion Week A/W 11

As you may have already guessed, I am a big Mary Katrantzou fan! It has been my favourite show at both London Fashion Week S/S 11 and A/W 11, where both collections were heavily influenced by household interiors. Last year's show Katrantzou labelled 'the room on the women', whereas this year was entitled 'the women in the room'.

The prints in Katrantzou's recent show were just beautiful from the floral patterns on the knitwear and trousers, to the ming vase-inspired panels on the waist of the long, flowing, luxurious skirts. I just can't wait to see what she has in store for us next season!