Punky 70’s elegance from Filippa K

Fall/winter 2008 unveiled at Royal Swedish Opera’s Golden Foyer
 
Fashion label Filippa K showed its upcoming fall/winter 2008 collection in the magnificent Golden Foyer at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm – a contrast-rich setting for the new collection’s stylish blend of classic elegance and urban 70’s punk. The fashion show also marked the starting point for a long-term partnership between Filippa K and the Royal Swedish Opera.
 
The new collection’s playful combination of urban youth and timeless elegance was reflected in the contrast between a modern fashion show and the legendary Golden Foyer of the Royal Swedish Opera. 20 models, styled by Robert Rydberg, showcased the new collection to a select group of guests and members of the international fashion press.
 
“This is a very exciting collection for us, influenced by early seventies England and full of funky contrasts between early punk and classic English refinement, with a dash of humor and sense of not taking yourself too seriously. Imagine a stylish young Lord or Lady in the early seventies who’s gone totally punk.” said Rasmus Wingårdh, Creative Manager.
 
Inspired by Velvet Underground’s singer Nico, the Filippa K Woman collection is a style conscious fusion of masculine and feminine elements, letting rebellious punk meet girlish sensuality in the clean, simple design language we associate with Filippa K Woman.
 
The theme for the Filippa K Man collection is rough elegance. Mixing the classic English with the early days of punk, in its subtler “The Clash” variation with slim fits and playful mix of patterns, rather than hardcore safety pins and shiny studs. All brought together by the marquee sense of Filippa K simplicity.
 
The use of the Golden Foyer as the location for the fashion show also launched a long-term partnership with Filippa K as the Official Partner to the Royal Swedish Opera during 2008. “The partnership between Filippa K and the Opera clearly symbolises what Filippa K stands for – the exciting meeting between the modern and the timeless. The Golden Foyer was the perfect place to show this new collection, which is an exciting re-interpretation of our core values style, simplicity and quality.” said Jan Carl Adelswärd, CEO.