Black sculptural silk-and-cotton dress
Helena Hörstedt · Spring/Summer 2008
Stockholm, Sweden
Helena Hörstedt
- Architectural pleating
- Smocking and braiding
- Black sculptural tailoring
Helena Hörstedt developed her label after graduating from Beckmans in 2004, making intricate handwork central to her design language. Black fabrics become sculptural surfaces through pleating, smocking, braiding and folds reminiscent of origami.
Pictured: Sandra Backlund, Martin Bergström, Helena Hörstedt and Diana Orving.
Pia Ulin / Göteborgs konstmuseum — four designer portraits captioned Sandra Backlund, Martin Bergström, Helena Hörstedt, Diana Orving · Copyrighted; see source terms.Five looks to know
Collection selection
Black sculptural silk-and-cotton dress
Spring/Summer 2008
A documented look from The Black Whole, Spring/Summer 2008.
Mikael Lammgård / Röhsska Museum
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Black halter dress with folded skirt
2007; Spring/Summer 2008 · The Black Whole
A representative dress that makes the designer’s approach to silhouette visible.
Mikael Lammgård / Röhsska Museum
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Black suede-and-silk cutout dress
2007; Spring/Summer 2008 · The Black Whole
A representative dress that makes the designer’s approach to silhouette visible.
Mikael Lammgård / Röhsska Museum
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Black hooded sculptural suit
2007; Spring/Summer 2008 · The Black Whole
Sculpted volume gives this design its distinctive outline.
Mikael Lammgård / Röhsska Museum
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Black pleated-shoulder suit
2007; Spring/Summer 2008 · The Black Whole
Repeated folds build volume and visual rhythm through the design.
Mikael Lammgård / Röhsska MuseumCollections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 pieceSpring/Summer 2008
1 piece
About Helena Hörstedt
Architectural construction and shaped waists give her clothes a forceful silhouette, combining the precision of classical tailoring with an interest in the drama of earlier couture.