30/12/2008

hartmann nordenholz and the slouch factor

I've loved the Austrian label Hartmann Nordenholz ever since i first saw this dress in my book 'Young European Fashion Designers' (Which you all MUST get- some of the pictures are really lovely), and on a random search on google (believe me, i do alot of these random searches!) i found their website. It turns out that one half of the design duo behind the label studied under Helmut Lang which i think is an accolade in itself non?

Anyways, it turns out their spring/summer collection is even nicer than the dress that i had originally fallen in love with. It now has what the dress had not, not only does it have hartmann modern tailoring touches but now it has the bagginess that i find appealing...

Ok, I must admit, i love slouchy clothes (my friends call it my garments that just don't fit right...)and as you will most probably get to realise that i am always complaining that something needs to be looser/baggier, and i will often buy something bigger and sew it up so it's tighter in the places i want, but still has the all important 'slouch factor'. But what HN has to offer is really more than satisfactory to all of my baggy needs...


My favourite peice from the collection has to be the top below, the detailing is almost skeletal.

Pictures from www.hartmannnordenholz.com 'Konstrukt' S/S 09

16 comments:

Marie said...

You have just made me love this line, also.
& I absolutely agree-- The last dress you showed is superb.

My past blog was 'fashionstheword.blogspot'

So yeah, we have to stay in touch (;

LiPs said...

Ohh I like these outfits although I can't seem to keep myself out of everthing tight at the moment!

I may have to take your advice on returning the underwear, although it looks kinda pretty upon my wall..

Thanks for stopping by XX


MM

Sarah-Mary said...

I adore the slouchy look, but I always find it difficult to draw the line between cool slouchy and pure flabby looking. I always end up looking the latter :(
this blog looks set to be cool!
much love
-sarah

NICOLE said...

the first dress is divine!!!

THE CAT'S MIU said...

i. need. the white/grey asymmetrical drape dress.

and yeah, my friends also make fun of me for wearing baggy clothes. oh well, it's comfortable!

I.M. said...

the line is absolutely beautiful! I also have a thing for the slouchy look.. is so cool! I have to say I lvoe the first dress.. simply awesome

FASHION CHALET said...

Sure, let's exchange links, love. :) Just say WHEn! xx

Have a happy new Year, the new puppy says "hi" to you as well! :)

xx

molly said...

i like that it looks cool AND comfortable!

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

Oh, those drapey pieces are just so gorgeous.

geri hirsch said...

this line is stunning!

Aisha said...

Woah. Loved your picks, gotta check the website!

Here's my new URL as you requested (;
http://nerdy-trendy.blogspot.com/

Happy new year!

The Stylish Wanderer said...

oh its fantastic. the draping is amazing

Anonymous said...

oh these dresses make me wanna sew x>>> <3<33

SOS! said...

the draping on the first dress is lovely..
xx-LJ from SOS!

Grace. said...

I ADORE drapery in dresses, actually, in all clothes come to think of that.

Have a great new year hun!

Grace

Anonymous said...

these are really pretty dresses. i love how they drape and hang.