„It`s, looking for someone who has something to say“.
This came promptly and condensed. Even two weeks after I interviewed Diane Pernet for Two for Fashion, the answer on what makes fashion still amazing to her after all these years in the business, sticks in my head.

I don`t want to know how many times Diane Pernet had to answer this question. But what I definitely know now is, that there`s nothing wrong with passion for fashion, a dedication for blogging and the commitment to consider fashion a meaningful part of our culture. It doesn`t mean you necessarily are a random red carpet fashion chick.

While others might go for the bling and for the glam, Diane Pernet goes for content. And this attitude, combined with a clear sense for fashion and design probably makes her one of the most influential independent fashion bloggers in the world. (Read on after jump) (more…)

If it´s the knitted curiosities crafted by Donna Wilson and Vík Prjónsdóttir, soft flowing noble-creations from Louise Wahlgreen and Patafisic or the progressive knit-provocations by Sibling and cooperativedesigns – for me, knit is one of the most fascinating division in fashion design. As more designers I detect, as more excited I am, about the plurality of creations that come out of simple balls of wool.
And so, as a matter of course, there´s no getting around Sandra Backlund…. (read on) (more…)