Photo by Irene Lunde


WHERE ONE FINDS LIGHT, ONE FINDS DARKNESS
This project is my contribution for the Norwegian Fashion Councils design competition 2008. The given theme vas “Light”. My contribution was awarded the second price.

In my interpretation of light I connected variations in moods following contrasts in the day with clothing.

In life there will be ups and downs. To describe this one may use expressions like “There are light at the end of the tunnel”, “I see the light in the dark” “a light broke in upon me” or “I got a bright idea”. The word light is often used to describe a change for the better.

Like others, I will dress according to the way I feel. When miserable I don’t want to be noticed, but prefer to blend in. Then neutral colours are the obvious choice. It is, however, difficult to predict what the day will bring. Hence my wish is to give the wearer an option to change the garment to something more joyful. And perhaps tribute to lightening up the day for somebody else.


The option to change an garment, is enhanced by different ways to button the garment, revealing new colours and contrasts. This option is not visible at the first glance, as the buttons are placed like ornaments when not in use as anchoring points.