Exclusively Q&A on FASHION – with musician Niels Bagge Hansen from the Danish band VINNIE WHO. Monday 30th VINNIE WHO is releasing a long waited 1st album , called “Then I met you”. I am a big fan of his music, which has a unique disko-house sound, which I love to listen & dance too! I also booked him as a DJ for one of my RUSKI bar party for over 1 year ago, where the dance floor went bananas! Niels is an interesting creature, so I asked him a few questions about his relation to fashion. One of the next days, I will release a VINNIE WHO album competition – so read carefully to have a change to WIN-  Enjoy!

How much thought do you put into your image on and off stage?

In general I consider myself pretty aware of how I look. I like to go shopping and buy new things for my way too crowded locker at home, even though I don’t have any money. There is a difference between my everyday style and what I’m wearing on stage though. On stage I like to dress up a bit, like using a bowtie, make-up and so on. I think that it sort of helps me to stay in the performing character.

What are you inspired by, style wise?

Many things, I guess. It changes a lot, but recently I’m very much into some kind of English boarding school style like classy brands as in Fred Perry, Polo Ralph Lauren and so on.

I’m also into the more trashy, drug addict, “I don’t care” look. That’s cool, I think. After seeing the film Trainspotting with Ewan McGregor (now many years ago) the first thing I did was shaving my head! Today I still love that look.

I’ve always been very fond of the good old wedding outfit, like black suit, white shirt and some kind of thing around the neck. That’s an evergreen, and also fun to wear, because you rarely get the chance during your everyday life J. When all comes to all I believe that my style-reference depends on the mood I’m in.

What is your favorite item?

I used to have some necklaces in the past, which I had a very special relationship to, but they never held for more than one year before I threw one away. So I totally gave up on that, even though I love the idea of having an item that you just have to wear every day, because it really means something to you.

So now I feel like I’m kind of obliged to say bowtie J

What is your next purchase?

I’m saving money for a new computer, and I’m not allowed to buy anything before that… being hard on myself these days…

Where do you do your shopping?

Around Copenhagen K. I usually just do the same stops every time.  I start walking down Købmagergade stopping by Flying a, Whyred, Acne. Then it’s Coz and H&M, Illum, Peder & Stoffer and at last all of the second hand shops around pisserenden. I went to New York this winter and Copenhagen will never be the same again.

Have you got a fashion faux pas?

What’s that?!

What’s your favorite brand?

Don’t have any.

How does your dream girl dress like?

I think she should dress actually the way she wants to, so it fits her personality. Then you know that you’ve got a girl who believes in herself and has grit, which is basically what I’m looking for.

What is your fashion faux pas for girls?

Hmmmmm, don’t do drugs!

Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

I’m all around making and playing music hopefully.

And the final question, what song from the new album “Then I met you”, is your own personal favorite song?

That’s a very hard one! It’s more or less the same as asking me who of my brothers I like the most. All the songs are great! At the time I’m listening a lot to the one called “Feel It”.

Teaser, which illustrate his style!

Listen to the sound of VINNIE WHO’s new album “Then I met you”

A while ago I met with Alina from Hamburg, who contacted me because she was in Copenhagen for a few days. She wanted to know more about Spotding and how I started it up, as she too would also like to start a fashion blog. We walked around the streets of Copenhagen, took pictures, talked about blogging, looked at people and did some shopping. Alina had made her own hat with gold bottoms and customized her shoes with blue painting. It was nice meeting you Alina!

Photographer: Jason Idris Alami

I have forgotten to share these pictures. They are featured in the Danish magazine TEAPAPER, which came out during CPH fashionweek. They have written an article about me and asked me about my future plans etc. The team behind TEAPAPER just moved to Paris to make the next issue – I can’t wait to see what they will come up with.

The girl in the pictures is swedish Nicole Walker, a very inspiring girl from Stockholm. She works for Weekday as a Creator and stylist assistant. I asked her a few questions about herself.

I really adore her universe, style and taste of music. She is stunning! Check out her homepage here.

What is your education?

I am educated in sewing and design.

How would you describe your style?

I would describe my personal style as a glorious mix of too many ideas and simplicity.

How would you describe your univers?
I have a very sharp image of how I want my universe to be.
How it should be created to keep me satisfied.
I want to be surrounded by people who inspires me.
I also want to give people something, I want to share my universe. Through my design, photos, and the way I dress, I create a place in life where I belong. And I can share that. Places are also important. It is important for me to find places in the universe that feels exciting. In two weeks from now I am going to a Monasteries in Venice. It will be lovely.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Very simple, through life and the way I choose to live it.
Inspiration is really everywhere.

Who are your favorite designers?

I like Ann-Sofie Back, Diana Orving, Fabric interseason, Damir Doma.

Three must items in a wardrobe?

In my wardeobe, I can´t live without my Sunglasses, shoes and jumpsuits!

Which city is your favorite shopping city and why?

I love Vintage clothing and design, everywhere I go, I am always on a hunt. Dosen´t matter if it´s in Paris, Stockholm or on the contryside in Sweden. But, Paris is amazing.

What are you favorite songs at the moment?

Carla Bruni – Quelqu ‘un m’a dit

Stevie Nicks – “Wild heart”

Outfit 1: Vintage blouse, vintage dress, Chloé boots and knee socks H&M. 

Outfit 2: Camilla Stærk skirt, Zara blouse and Burberry Prorsum shoes. 

Describe your style?

My style is very eclectic- elegant high waisted pencil skirts. Rock chic accessories, lady-like, simple bohemian and whatever I wear, I wear it with humor.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I read blogs, such as Jak & Jill, spotding.com, anywho and Wunderbuzz. I get inspired on the street, in magazines, by reading books, my girlfriends and from my costumes, that I perform in.

Who are your favorite designers?

Right now I really like Dolce & Gabbana A/W 09 collection, Aläia look and then I am always into innovative Danish design. Furthermore I like Pierre Hardy accessories and Christian Louboutin shoes. 

Where do you go shopping?

I hit the sales and outlets in NYC, Paris, Tokyo, Copenhagen and then I love a good high street bargain.

Your favorite hangout places in Copenhagen?

Christianshavn, bådudlejningens café’en, Lassen´s couch and the theatre.

If you could raid anyone’s closet, who would it be and why?

Chloé Sevigny and Cecilie Lassen.

Do you have any style advice?

A pair of killer heals, a funny hat and a funky lipstick will get you far.

What are your favorite songs at the moment?

Vivaldi – for two mandolins – classic.

Bon iver  - skinny love

Monday I met up with beautiful Amalie Adrian at her apartment at Christianshavn. Amalie is 19 years old and a ballet dancer at The Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen. Amalies wardrobe is very inspiring and she really has some items to die for. I especially like her turban (bought in Pede & Stoffer), vintage lace blouse, Chloé boots, Agent Provocateur underwear, dotted mini skirt, grey knee socks, animal printed vintage shoes, Ann Hagen leather dress and the black and white Stine Goya dress. 

Interview with her is coming up one of the next days. 

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Shoes galores : from left

Chloé, Marc jacob, Cos, Nicholas Kirkwood,

Burberry, Chanel, Christian Louboutin Vintage

Toklum, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu

Toklum, vintage, H&M , Stine Goya

Acne, Weekday, Chanel, All stars

Chanel, Marni, vintage, Camilla Stærk

Camilla Stærk, vintage, vintage and Dries van Noten

Office, Marc Jacobs, H&M, Office

H&M, Tokyo bargain, Topshop, Marc Jacobs

Dresses: Moonspoon Saloon, Stine Goya, Ann Hagen and Camilla Stærk. 

Underwear: Agent Provocateur

Ziggies own painting and a fatima hand, Alexander Wang leather vest (she was doing his showroom) and the rest is vintage found on different flee-markets around the world. 

A DING ABOUT Ziggie Bruhn:

My friend Ziggie is 29 years old and a very beautiful and open mindet girl from Copenhagen. She moved to New York City 3 ½ years ago to fulfil her dream as an actor. So far she has studied at the HB studio’s, Stella Adler and right now she is at the Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre, inc.

Besides the acting, she models and is the founder of the art video homepage called www.artworldconfidential.net.

While I was in NYC in March I met up with Ziggie in her apartment in Williamsburg to ask her some questions and look closer into her New York universe. I took these great pictures of her closet and her apartment.

What was your reason to go to NYC?

My friend Keld Tolstrup hooked me up with Larry T, who is a Dj songwriter (he invented the electro class) and here my adventure began.

Interests: Being glamorous , observing, likes dressing up, dance , dark smokey eyes, art, junk shops, likes being read to, Willamsburg, no accessories, sensitivity, films, drawing, modelling, making crazy video’s and transformation.

How would you describe your style?

- Flowers and elephant printed fabrics or just black.

- A mixture of being loose and some times overdressed.

What is your favourite fashion slogan?

“Nothing is too much”

Do you have any icons?

Salvador Dali , I just love his art ..

Who is your favourite designer?

At the moment I really like Alexander Wang because his fashion is straight forward and that works for me and of course my good Danish friend Stine Goya. Also I like Camilla Staerk and Chanel.

Where do you like to go out in NY? – What’s cool right now?

I am a sucker for art parties … MOMA and the Deitch project ( Soho locations 76 Grand Str., 18 Wooster Str. and Lic Location 4-40 44^th Drive ). I also like going to “The Other Room” on Perry Str. in West Village. I like the Metropolitan Opera House a lot.

What’s your favourite song right now?

“Mother of Earth” by Gun Club

What are you reading right now?

“The Beautiful Fall- Fashion, Genius and Glorious Excess in 1970 Paris” by Alicia Drake and a book about Karl Lagerfeld & YLS.

Where are your favourite hangout places and shops in New York?

Shopping at Barneys New York, The Coop in Soho , vintage shopping on Grand Str. Williamsburg, Lower East for small shops, Williamsburg Waterfront Concerts on Sundays (Kent Str. and North 8 ).

Central Park with my friends and dog, Ps1 Gallery 22-25 Jackson Ave. Long Island. Chinese Massage on 145 Grand Str., Restaurant Pink Pony in Ludlow Str., Robling Tea House at Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg.

What do you think of my blog?

“I love your blog, I check it out very often, it’s very inspiring and of course I love to see a bit of what’s going on in Copenhagen”

Vintage dress, Chanel shoes, Stella Mc.Cartney body-stocking and her home sprayed vacuum cleaner.

How old are you and where are you from ?

I am 26 years old and originally from Aarhus

Where have you been studying?

I studied fashion print at Central Saints Martins

What prize did you win?

I won the L’Oréal Professionel Young Designer of the Year Award

How long have you been designing?

For as long as I can remember

How does the design process work for you?

I always start out with gathering inspiration that initially is often very abstract. Normally I begin with exploring a certain mood and feeling that provides me with an idea of what direction I want to go in when looking for my visual research for the collection. Funnily enough, the prints are always the last thing I do.

What are you inspired by?

I’m inspired by anything that invokes a feeling in me, be it books, music, films, art. What always interests me is taking the known and placing it in an unknown context. (more…)

Supermodel Daria Werbowy was born in the Ukraine but moved to Canada when she was three years old. Today she is 25 years old and lives in Brooklyn, New York. She is renowned for her feline eyes and her insouciant style.

Werbowy lives in a former factory on the fifth floor loft in Williamsburg. Daria´s home could best be described as industrial meets decadent bohemian. Daria wanted a real old New Yorker house atmosphere, so she removed all the plaster lining on the walls. Werbowy´s style and her living space confirm her love of any kind of artistic expression, particularly paintings and music. In her bedroom she has placed her bed, according to feng shui rules, with the head facing east. Her home is inspired by her travels. She says everywhere she goes, she buys something new – She calls her home a “souvenir gallery”.

When she gets home, she likes to relax. She either draws or plays on her guitar; well at least she is trying…

- Daria´s enormous dressing room is just very enviable.

The pictures are from Australian Vogue March 2009.