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Paris, France

Per Spook

  • Graphic knit patterns
  • Sporty couture
  • Contrasting colors

Per Spook brought Norwegian pattern traditions into Paris couture, combining vivid contrasts with clothes designed for comfort and movement. After working for major French houses, he established his own couture business.

Portrait of Per Spook
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Five looks to know

Conte nordique nr 1 — Per Spook, Autumn/Winter 1990–1991

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Conte nordique nr 1

Per Spook Autumn/Winter 1990–1991

Patterned coat, dress, knit hat, embroidered mittens and tall boots. Preserved in Nasjonalmuseet’s design collection.

Nasjonalmuseet/Annar Bjørgli
Blanc et noir — Per Spook, Autumn/Winter 1991–1992

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Blanc et noir

Per Spook Autumn/Winter 1991–1992

Layered blouse, trousers and patterned outerwear with belt, gloves and brooches. Preserved in Nasjonalmuseet’s design collection.

Nasjonalmuseet/Annar Bjørgli
Noir - Blanc Nr. 3 — Per Spook, Autumn/Winter 1984–1985

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Noir - Blanc Nr. 3

Per Spook Autumn/Winter 1984–1985

Embroidered top and long skirt with silk-thread and glass-bead decoration. Preserved in Nasjonalmuseet’s design collection.

Nasjonalmuseet/Annar Bjørgli
Concerto Ciel de nuit — Per Spook, Autumn/Winter 1981–1982

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Concerto Ciel de nuit

Per Spook Autumn/Winter 1981–1982

Black wool dress with a sculptural pleated shoulder and leather gloves. Preserved in Nasjonalmuseet’s design collection.

Nasjonalmuseet/Annar Bjørgli
Duke Ellington — Per Spook, Spring/Summer 1980

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Duke Ellington

Per Spook Spring/Summer 1980

Striped dress and jacket with a woven straw hat. Preserved in Nasjonalmuseet’s design collection.

Nasjonalmuseet/Annar Bjørgli

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Per Spook

His practice also crossed into everyday knitting: the widely reproduced sweater he designed for Rauma in 1981 translated his graphic approach into a Norwegian wool garment.