The designer behind the Nygårdsanna label found inspiration for her latest collection at a 19th century residence called Stora Hyttnäs located in Dalarna. The property is just across the river from the historical home of artist and illustrator Carl Larsson, who together with his wife Karin created the light, functional style which even a hundred years later is an important part of the classical Swedish aesthetic.
Nygårds Anna Bengtsson designs clothing in natural materials which reflects Scandinavia’s culture and traditions. She was able to closely explore a clothing closet at Hyttnäs which had been nearly untouched by time. The garment which she found especially inspiring could have been worn by both men and women. The contrast between the feminine and masculine is always an ingredient in this designer’s collections.
In its new incarnation the garment functions as a reversible top: ”I think this top epitomizes the feeling of the entire Spring/Summer collection: white, feminine, delicate, detailed, wrinkled, and with some unmatched buttons,” the designer explains.
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