STOCKHOLM FASHION WEEK SPRING 2011
Mary Scale
5- Wow, really took my breath away
4- I really loved it
3-I liked it, I just didn’t love it
2-Just clothes
1- No, just no
Camilla Norrback – The collection was quite feminine but with an edge as the dark contrasts created a woman who loves the female sensibility, yet isn’t afraid to look imperfect. The collection began with a very structured black trench, but was thrown over a cuffed patterned minidress and translucent hosiery, transforming a “borrowed from the boys” jacket into a woman’s daily wear. At first, the looks involving navy blues, or blacks involved more structure, but were still adorned with light touches such as bows, ruffles, or eyelet details. Red was the power color of the collection as it resurfaced on muted platforms, shoulder bags, and even under a black eyelet midriff tank, giving the collection its raw edge to balance the feminity. As the colors in the collection lightened, so did the fabrics, as a white flowing minidress and a basic button down shirt with multi-collars was introduced. Also more prints and textures began to show from kneelength knit sweaters to complete looks in eyelet. The collection took the otherwise sunny girly fabric, and made it for nighttime in the form of a black mini to evening dress and even a transparent top- showing eyelet can be wearable for a premiere or a party. Despite the use of bold color and clever transformation of fabric, some of the looser looks didn’t stand out as strong as the others. The navy blue jumper with the black multi-collars modernized the sweet schoolgirl look-creating that feminine edge promoted throughout the collection. Camilla Norrback presented a collection that updated the sweet girl to the 21st century, showing that easiness can definitely have an edge.

Mary Scale 3.0