Textured cardigan with sculptural front detail
Steinunn Sigurðardóttir · Spring 2008
Reykjavík, Iceland
Steinunn Sigurðardóttir
- Textural knitwear
- Cable knitting
- Nature-inspired surfaces
Steinunn Sigurðardóttir makes knitwear a vehicle for texture, experimentation and references to Icelandic nature. After studying at Parsons, she worked for Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Gucci and La Perla before concentrating on her own STEiNUNN label.
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Textured cardigan with sculptural front detail
Spring 2008
The dimensional knit surface shows Steinunn’s focus on texture.
British Vogue; individual photographer not stated
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Long black coat with a blue neck scarf
Date not documented · Multum Textura
This outer layer documents the designer’s approach to proportion and structure.
steinunn.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
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Black short dress with sculpted sleeves
Date not documented · Multum Textura
Sculpted volume gives this design its distinctive outline.
steinunn.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
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Draped black wrap over a plum knit
Date not documented · Folklore
Soft folds shape the silhouette and suggest movement around the body.
steinunn.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
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Plum jacket and skirt ensemble
Date not documented · Folklore
This outer layer documents the designer’s approach to proportion and structure.
steinunn.com; photographer not identified on retrieved pageCollections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 pieceSpring 2008
1 piece
About Steinunn Sigurðardóttir
Her practice extends beyond collections into participatory knitting projects and installations, exploring both the material and cultural possibilities of knitted cloth.
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