Today, I’m off to Amsterdam! One of my favorite European cities, I haven’t actually been there since before the Euro… so I’m excited to make my return. After going to Berlin Fashion Week blogging for the Dazed Raw Blog Awards, the lovely people at G-Star asked me to come back and blog about Lichting 2009. Licting is the fashion show/contest of a select group of extraordinary Dutch fashion graduates. Before I divulge too much, I thought I’d share my favorite of the 14 graduates.
Erna Einarsdottir
Born in Iceland, spent her senior year in high school at Carlsbad High (that’s California)… then went on to art school, and graduate of to the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Her collection entitled Helvítis Fokking Fokk is about the protesters of the Iceland economic crisis, ‘I created a wonder woman who serves as Iceland’s new identity; a woman who combines raw emotions with elegance.’ What I like most about it, is the richness of texture of the garments, as the textiles she created herself to evoke the rawness of the Icelandic wonder woman.
how exciting! have fun, amsterdam is such a cool city…
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Drool! Her clothing is AMAZING. The texture and patterning on it is just sublime…
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The textures are amazing! And those black heels! Very cool! I wonder what it feels like to wear those garments though…
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Have a great time!
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Oh, the knits! GLORIOUS.
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Have an awesome time!
I am in LOVE with those tights and this killer denim shoes!
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I love the colors and textures in the second picture- just absolutely wonderful!
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What an exciting trip! Have fun while you’re there.
And these clothes…so dope. The shoes in the last photo have me reeling right now.
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oh my goodness! thank you all so much! i hope to have good things to post for you!
[...] the link to the post: http://the-coveted.com/blog/2009/07/22/lichting-2009/ These were designed by Erna Einsdottir, an Icelandic designer and a Dutch fashion [...]
Oh I love those knit pants! Have a great time in Holland!
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That’s a really interesting inspiration. Her styles are very unique, I hope she does well!
Wow, such stunning and unique designs!
I hope you have a wonderful time in Amsterdam!
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THIS TOP IS FANTASTIC!
HAVE A FABULOUS TIME IN AMSTERDAM!
ENJOY THE WEEKEND!
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Oh my, I think I am in love. That first outfit is SO stunning, I absolutely loooove the trousers!! What a beautiful technique. Hope you’re having a wonderful day dear

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[...] night as we were approaching the Lichting show, I noticed one lady wearing a striking pair of black and white shoes… then another, then [...]
stunning! love the texture and coloring!
[...] and at times overwhelming, particularly for those who studied anything remotely creative. In 2007, Lichting was founded to bridge the gap between students with the fashion industry. Each year they pick the [...]
these designers are amazing.. i find them all to be pretty unique and sophisticated!
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