Fab Fashion at the ASI
Gudrun Sjödén: A Colorful Universe
An exhibit at The American Swedish Institute
Through October 28, 2018
Gudrun’s towering effigy greets visitors to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis
Gudrun Sjödén is one of the top designers of women’s clothing in the world. Not Haute Couture, her métier is Prêt-à-Porter—ready to wear. Clothing from her designs is sold around the world, mostly sewn by hand in various countries. I’ll forgo any discussion on the merits and debits of her globalism but you can check it out if you like.
The Weaver finds inspiration
Gudrun’s design process starts with watercolors
Organic forms abound
There were traditional designs on display as well
Meanwhile, in the basement, Cecilia Schiller’s grotesque figures displayed a different sort of fashion sense:
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