This is the label Obsur from Sweden. The designer, Richard Söderberg is only 24 and his designs are extraordinary! I just love the dark, raw pieces. It's conceptual, dark and the styling of the garments and photography really intrigue me. I feel some connection with his thoughts, I really love it when designers have such thoughtful stories and concepts in their work. This is how I would like to be designing in the future (if I ever become a designer). He has a very particular way of thinking and reading his interview shows me his philosophical and conceptual mind.
" I have a perpetual background, growing up in a rather controlled environment. Hence, a lot of my time, was spent reflecting upon myself and my own thoughts. As a rather creative individual, the outcome of this solitary existence, was a rebellious outbreak..."
He lives and works in a small town Helsingborg, Sweden. Although he has lived around the world, he always returns to his home town as he believes this keeps him focused in his designs. From a young age, he urged to create shapes. He likes to deconstruct and show layers keeping a raw-ness and dark tone. He draws inspiration from things around him and create clothes that protect and tell a certain story. Read about his explanation of common debated - "What is wearable"
He will be showing in Paris in January and then in Tokyo. His designs remind me of Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Ann Demeulemeester and Chronicles of Never.
" I have a perpetual background, growing up in a rather controlled environment. Hence, a lot of my time, was spent reflecting upon myself and my own thoughts. As a rather creative individual, the outcome of this solitary existence, was a rebellious outbreak..."
He lives and works in a small town Helsingborg, Sweden. Although he has lived around the world, he always returns to his home town as he believes this keeps him focused in his designs. From a young age, he urged to create shapes. He likes to deconstruct and show layers keeping a raw-ness and dark tone. He draws inspiration from things around him and create clothes that protect and tell a certain story. Read about his explanation of common debated - "What is wearable"
He will be showing in Paris in January and then in Tokyo. His designs remind me of Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Ann Demeulemeester and Chronicles of Never.
READ INTERVIEW HERE:
Current Collection S/S 2011 'Narratif'
" The S/S 2011 collection of Obscur is such an untold story, captured by misty lands, roughness and enveloping clouds, with nature as its operator.
We caress and experience our surroundings individually. The garments thus tend to become one with the bearer himself. The gently treated leathers frame the natural endoscope of emotional decay.
Traditional elements such as raw edges allowing for smooth layering and overstated prismatic monotones can also be recognised in the pieces. The general feel of exclusive detailing, interaction and introvert opulence can be noted in the qualitative materials, subtle linings, comfortable knits and rich feeling materials.
The collection can be seen as an encounter, between captured nocturnal elements and deconstructed decadency, with a dash of luxurious tormented momentum. "
We caress and experience our surroundings individually. The garments thus tend to become one with the bearer himself. The gently treated leathers frame the natural endoscope of emotional decay.
Traditional elements such as raw edges allowing for smooth layering and overstated prismatic monotones can also be recognised in the pieces. The general feel of exclusive detailing, interaction and introvert opulence can be noted in the qualitative materials, subtle linings, comfortable knits and rich feeling materials.
The collection can be seen as an encounter, between captured nocturnal elements and deconstructed decadency, with a dash of luxurious tormented momentum. "