Fotographer: Christian Gustavsson

I recently received these very nice images from Christina Wessén, the former design student graduated from Beckmans College of Design, who we did a collaboration with this spring. Together we custom designed 6 pairs of shoes which were shown with an outfit to each of them for her graduation show in May. Below you find an interview with Christina, which tells you a little more about her collection and the shoes!

Name: Christina Wessén
Age: 26
Studied: Fashion and design at Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm
Graduation show: May 22, 2012
Special interest: Shoes
Favourite blog: Advanced style (Cool, elder women with style)
Size in shoes: 41

How would you describe your personal style?
I always emanate from myself and I would never create anything I wouldn’t want to carry myself. The style is comfy yet well dressed. 

Did you change your initial design during the time, or did you stick to the plan?
No, I’ve changed it a lot of times :)

How would you say the shoes look?
I’ve made 6 different models and they are all different in some ways. I wanted them to be united but still different. I found it really nice to use shiny material on the uppers. For the outsoles I liked to cover them in leather. 

Describe the clothes in the collection!
They are rather simple pieces and quite spacious, they are foremost made in velvet and wool. I want to create a balance between the relaxed and the more well- dressed. It’s supposed to both feel and look comfy. But nevertheless the clothes can preferably be worn with the more well-dressed.   

Have you noticed Kimber in the autumn collection? This fashion forward style with pointy toes, a rough outsole and a cool upper I think is simply a must have this season. Do you like it?

Here comes the tips on vintage shops in London as promised! The images are from Bang Bang Clothing Exchange and Reignwear, two great shops, both located on Berwick Street. So if you are in London and are up for some vintage scouting here you can find some good bargains!

Restaurant tips from London!
When two of our designers went to London to do some trend spotting (not envious at all!) they went to eat at two different pizza places. Both restaurants have nice interiors and serves great food and are even located within the same area. If you want a more quiet place you should go for Story Deli, and if you want some more buzz Pizza East is the choise!

Tomorrow I will share some tips on vintage shopping in London!

 

Now is our brand new accessories line of bags, belts, gloves and wallets for both men and women available in our Vagabond Stores and online. All items are made of high quality leather in the true Vagabond spirit. Welcome to check out the collection!

Now they're very, very soon here! The brand new accessories collection of high quality bags, belts, gloves and wallets for both men and women. 

...trendy loafers! I recently saw this stylish picture in the Swedish magazine King confirming the style :)  

Guys! Check this out! Salvatore is one of our most fashion forward styles for men this season. It's got a well-dressed approach which is perfectly teamed with a slightly casual outfit like the model in the picture. Be prepared - it's soon available at E-store!

I noticed that Veronica Maggio was wearing her special made Vagabond Congas at the opening ceremony for HM´s flagship store in Stockholm last week. Looking good, don't you think? If you wan't to see more pictures from how the shoes were made, check out this blog post.

Indulge yourself with a new pair of great looking shoes! This autumn is all about sporty influences, rough outsoles and chunky heels... These edgy pieces and a lot of more styles you find in our full collection here!