Wide legged

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When I saw these wide legged pants on one sale assistant back in Finland couple of months ago, the thought of them never left my mind. A weird hybrid between the samurai Hakama pants and a Victorian era riding skirt, they could not scream my name more. I am planning on shortening the hem with just a few centimeters, because even with my 10cm heel wedge boots, they are a tad long. Other than that, they are probably the comfiest tailored pants I have ever owned.




Long sleeve: Julius
Wide legged pants: MTWTFSS
Wedge ankle boots: Rick Owens

In the showroom: OBSCUR S/S12 collection

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Last summer I had the privilege of visiting the OBSCUR showroom in Paris and see what Spring /Summer 2012 looked like. This beautifully crafted collection featured light weight basics made of Japanese organic cotton and rustic looking linen jackets, without forgetting the typical to OBSCUR leather goods such as jackets with a new moldable collar and an oversize zippered bag. Designer Richard Söderberg‘s idea was to make the garments like an armor, protecting their bearer but still keeping them wearable. OBSCUR S/S12 will become available early next year.




Pictures by: Anna-Maria

More pictures of the S/S12 men’s collection on OBSCUR’s blog.

Silent sigh

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The fall in Berlin has been absolutely beautiful and luckily there has been no rain which has allowed me to wear some lighter gear much longer than I ever expected. Hence, hail to the mini dresses, leggings and Ricks! Hopefully there are many more rain and snow free days to come, I’m just not ready for the winter while the fall is still offering its best.





Dress/tunic: SILENT by Damir Doma
Leggings: DRK SHDW
Wedge ankle boots: Rick Owens

OBSCUR women’s S/S12

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Ever since my friend Richard Söderberg started his menswear brand OBSCUR, I have been constantly asking him to start designing also for the prettier half of the two genders. Finally the prayers have been answered, as he debuts with his OBSCUR women’s collection for S/S12 this year. This capsule like collection features elements typically known to the brand: Treated leathers, rustic zippers and that certain dark aesthetic – this time blending these familiar elements into a soft dream like state, embracing the feminine side of what defines OBSCUR. Needless to say, I can’t wait to see more of the women’s wear in the future.

“A myriad of forms embody this first complete exclusive cluster of pieces that is a feminine expression of OBSCUR. Constrained structures juxtaposed with playful anatomy create warped and skewed perception of shapes. Molded outlines uncover bare human flesh. Treated leather in a gradient, heavy exposed silver along with raw material melt and merge with one another to coexist within an extremely feminine silhouette.”

More images of the OBSCUR women’s S/S12 collection on OBSCUR’s blog.