SWEDISH FASHION－Exploring a New Identity
Exhibition Outline
Swedish fashion has traditionally strongly inclined toward functionality and simplicity of design. In recent years, however, experimental Swedish designers who display strong individuality, unfettered by traditional values, have successively come to the fore and attracted attention from the international fashion world. This exhibition introduces thirteen young fashion designers who have made their debut since 2000. These include Sandra Backlund, who is known for knitted dresses of bold sculptural design, and Ann-Sofie Back, who often challenges stereotypes and transforms original functions of clothes, for example turning shirts into skirts.
Exhibition Information
Swedish fashion has traditionally strongly inclined toward functionality and simplicity of design. In recent years, however, experimental Swedish designers who display strong individuality, unfettered by traditional values, have successively come to the fore and attracted attention from the international fashion world. This exhibition introduces thirteen young fashion designers who have made their debut since 2000. These include Sandra Backlund, who is known for knitted dresses of bold sculptural design, and Ann-Sofie Back, who often challenges stereotypes and transforms original functions of clothes, for example turning shirts into skirts.
Exhibition Information
| Period: | October 31st 2009 Saturday - January 17th 2010 Sunday |
| Closed on: | Monday (Except November 23rd & January 11th: closed next day), December 28th _ January 1st |
| Opening Hours: | 10.00 - 18.00 (*Last admission into the exhibition 17.30) |
| Venue: | The exhibition galleries of Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo |
| Organized by: | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo |
| Produced by: | Swedish institute |
| Cooperated by: | Embassy of Sweden |
| Admission: | Free |
Martin Bergström
Copyright: Mikael Schulz
Photo: Mikael Schulz
Sandra Backlund
Copyright: Ola Bergengren
Photo: Ola Bergengren
Sandra Backlund
Copyright: Denise Grünstein
Photo: Denise Grünstein