I the end of every year Pantone is announcing the ”it colour “ of the coming year. The colour of 2012 is: “Tangerine Tango” - a beautiful, spirited reddish orange. Orange is now expected to make the greatest impact among fashion and home accessories next year… we’ll see, but maybe it’s a little more functional for both women and men than last year’s pink “Fushia Honeysuckle”.

Our coming collection is rich in colours and playful shapes. Key pieces for women are “male inspired” styles, classic pumps and block heels as well as chunky platforms and pointy toes. For men we bring together clean-cut styles and models with a more casual and functional approach.

Have a look at some of the spring/summer articles here. Which ones do you like? Apply your interest by clicking on the articles, select your size and fill in your e-mail. An exclusive message will be sent to you the moment they are available at E-store!

Are you also having trouble finding Christmas presents? Here comes a great tip! This warm-lined curling boot is the ultimate shoe for everyone, both for men and woman. They are classic and always in fashion with quality suede upper and cosy warm lining. Simply a winter hero forever. Check out them here!

Today the sale starts in our stores and online. Here you’ll find the Christmas gifts for yourself and your beloved. We will reduce the prices with up to 50 % on selected articles. Hurry- the best selection is now!

These bedroom slippers are the perfect gift for Christmas! Buy them for you friends, your sister, your mother or grand mother... or why not a pair for yourself as well! They are soft and comfy, and the price is low :) you'll find them in our Vagabond Stores!

At Röhsska (museum) in Gothenburg the Danish fashion creator Henrik Vibskov is doing an exhibition which emphasis on a fashion parade as a performance. Vibskov, who foremost design clothes for men, presents fashion pieces and documentation of his works and installations. This year he actually received Söderbergs design award! If you happen to be in Gothenburg during Christmas, I would recommend you to pay a visit! And keep your eyes open for the Vagabond shoes he also is showing :)

The exhibition runs until February 26th.

  
 

The pictures above are from Copenhagen Fashion Week when Henrik Vibskov presented his SS11 collection with these lovely customized Vagabond shoes!

 

No traditional Lucia parade, but yet some catchy Christmas music from our own "house band". They were entertaining us during breakfast this morning when we were treated with the Swedish Christmas specialities "lucia saffron buns" and gingerbread cookies.

Have you also heard of DIY? A growing movement within the consumer market with millions following bloggers creating high-fashion looks at budget-friendly prices. DIY, which means Do It Yourself, has gained an interest in crafting and transforming garments, accessories, shoes, furniture, interior.. yeah, whatever you like! This must be one of the best trends ever!?



We have been in contact with Anna Lidström, a cool and inspirational Swedish DIY-blogger and stylist. Read the interview with her and you’ll get some tips on how you can Do It Yourself! 

From where do you get inspiration?
-From everywhere! I generally tend to be attracted by odd materials, things that have been lost and found, flea market bargains, things from the 80’s and the 90’s, music, popular culture, the Swedish radio channel P1, kitsch, politics, friends, my sister “underbaraclara” (a Swedish blogger)… I could go on forever!

Humor and irony is important in everything I do!  
 
Do you follow any DIY-blogg in particular?
-Yes, Honestly WTF is a favorite. High standard, on trend, good ideas and cool pictures... Everything looks very professional. 

What kind of things do you mostly design?
-It depends… if I’m going to do something for myself I prefer somewhat rather simple with a quick result. Like transforming a shirt or something just to get rid of the constant “itch in my fingers” (creative therapy!).
When I do things for customers, as a freelance designer, I do everything from prints and sketches to being a stylist and work with concept developments etc.

Stylish necklace made by Anna.

Do you use to buy clothes to redesign them? Or do you mostly transform the things you have in your wardrobe or find at flea markets?
Both, I would say 50/50.

Describe your style!
(I just have to write this answer in Swedish for all you Swedish subscribers! I love Anna’s description):

”Detaljrikt 90-tals-sväng med oversize-inslag, en gnutta bas och hemvävt med vissa teatrala spår. Ständigt ett barrsvall på skallen.”

“Detailed and influenced by the 90’s with elements of oversize, a touch of base, woven garments and hints of theatre. Always with a fuzzy hair.”

Give us your best DIY-tips?
Cut of the arms of a shirt or cuff them up. Tie the shirt it in your waistline. Voilá! Fast and stylish! 

Anna is showing her style.


A bracelet of keys...

...transformed to a necklace!


Anna has stylishly coverd the heels of her boots in silver! These are actually also Vagabond!

To see more interesting creations by Anna Lidström, visit her blog and homepage!

Christmas time means a lot of upcoming festivals! Christmas parties, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve… Have you decided what shoes you should wear with all your evening dresses yet? Check out our E-store for great inspiration! On the picture you see Florence on wedge, the classic pumps Audrey, Paris on block heel and Tribu with a lower heel.