TELEMARK ENSEMBLE. LOOK 1

Each region in Norway has its own Bunad design. This one draws from elements of the female Telemark Bunad, where my ancestors lived.

Silk, textured satin, cord, vintage Norwegian stamps.

PTARMIGAN ENSEMBLE. LOOK 2

The Svalbard rock ptarmigan guides the draped pleats of this ensemble. Delicate white layered feathers allow the bird to survive extreme cold. Culotte pants and ruched collar are inspired by traditional menswear.

Satin, silk, ribbon, yarn, thread

STAMP SET. LOOK 3

Traditional mens winter-wear inspires the form of this set. Wool is hand embroidered to reference folk patterns and embellished with vintage Norwegian stamps to serve as a tangible link to the past.

Wool, embroidery thread, cord, vintage Norwegian stamps.

HARDANGER ENSEMBLE. LOOK 4

I created this piece from a collection of Norwegian-inspired relics and materials. The bodice references the neckline and color of the traditional bunad worn by women in the Hardanger region of western Norway.

Silk, textured satin, cord, vintage Norwegian stamps.

MAP JACKET. LOOK 5

This jacket reflects the ties between family across distance. Pleated paper and stamps reference letters exchanged, while a vintage map anchors the back.

Textured satin, paper, vintage Norwegian stamps, vintage Norwegian map cover 

ARTIFACT VEST ENSEMBLE. LOOK 6

A set of Norwegian-inspired relics and materials embellish a silk vest. The vest’s lines are adapted from a traditional male garment.

Silk, organza, ribbon, fringe, paint, beads, shells, cord, fur, embroidery, vintage Norwegian stamps  

SPIRAL PLEAT DRESS. LOOK 7

Draped organza brings organic shapes into a pleated textile. The neckline exaggerates the traditional high neck found in both womenswear and menswear.

Organza, silk, braided thread

ARIEL VIEW SET 1. LOOK 8

Ruching and embroidery inspired by topographical maps of Svalbard island. The piece translates the mountains’ undulating forms into textile.

Satin, silk, organza, cord

ARIEL VIEW SET 2. LOOK 9

Topographic ruching and embroidery technique is applied to cloak and belt inspired by elements of the bunad.

Satin, silk, organza, cord

GOLDEN BIRD GOWN. LOOK 10

This gown follows the traditional lines of Norwegian underskirts and blouses. The textile includes hand-painted and embroidered motifs from a classic folk tale about three princes in pursuit of a golden bird. 

Silk, fabric paint, braided cord, thread

COASTLINE DRESS. LOOK 11

The textile of this piece explores my synesthetic experience between the fFnnmark coastline and music, where the stark landscape and lilting sound mirror one another’s layers and textures.

Taffeta, tulle, ribbon, yarn, tissue paper, shells, buttons

QUILT COAT. LOOK 12

This coat connects to winter quilting traditions, weaving the delicacy of snow and ice into the textile and trim.

Organza, satin, chiffon, ribbon, eyelash yarn