I don’t usually write about fashion. I am more into nature, and documenting life and heritage around here, than clothes, food and such things. But no rules without exception. And I go to exhibitions of cource, once in a while, when visiting cities. This one is not without nature and cultural heritage.
This exhibition, Julie Skarland. Paris – New Delhi – Oslo, is at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Oslo. It opened in October and lasts untill February. Skarland is one of few Norwegian designers who have succeeded outside Norway. During 18 years in Paris she created 50 collections and sold clothes to leading stores in Europe, Japan and USA. Nine years ago she went to India in search of a new way to run a business. And stayed. Now her work is somewhere between fashion and art. You can see some more photos of her work on this link.
Bente Haarstad Photography 
Huuum, yes it’s a definitely different looks.
Though, the fashion in there are looks too modest from “British Standard” 🙂
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I guess you only go to crazy fashion shows Yoshizen. Are not the British very modest people? Thank you Yoshi.
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That’s true. Most of the British dress rather boring cheap cloths though, you know 60% of them in the town is not British.
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That was something different. Nice!
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Glad you liked it Anneli, thanks.
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Wonderful flair and imagination in these designs Bente and, as much as you don’t write about fashion, Julie seems to share your natural love of nature and heritage. Beautiful shots, a great team!
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I think you are right about shared interests in nature and heritage, Patti. But hers also have a broader view and experience. Two (3) countries, more like your experience. Thank you very much.
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Oh, very nice. Love the brown skirt dress in pix 2. I could see myself out in nature wearing this! 😉
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Me too Plant Girl! But I am afraid there isn’t two. Enjoy your skirt dress tending flowers and walking the nature. Thanks.
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Nice, Bente 🙂 Mix it up a bit. Cheers
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You are probably a better mixer than me, Hans. 😉 But thanks for your advise. Cheers to you too.
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What a lovely collection, thank you for showing us.
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Thank you Debra.
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Beautiful and very interesting. Thank you!
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Thank you Cécile.
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Cool designs from roots of the far north translate beautifully in this talented designer’s collection Bente . Norway to India now that’s a different way of life !
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Yes, isn’t it, and it is all in the design. Thank you for your comment Poppy.
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Ik think they are gorgeous and wonderfully photographed by you! And I want the skirt with the insect 🙂
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I am sure the skirt with the insect will be good for your macro work, but you will need something to kneel down on. Thank you very much Noortje Russel.
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Fascİnated me, dear Bente. Especially in number 2, the brown skirt with knitting up are amazing… I love art and textile…art and fashion design… And I can see how different cultures impressed her work. Thank you, wonderful photographs. Love, nia
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I am avtually fascinated by that dress too. It has an amazing contrast i materials and design. Thank you so much dear Nia.
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I love the dress that matches the wallpaper in the third photo!
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That is a fine dress, maybe for big occations? Thank you Bec J. H.
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Nice collection, your photos are gorgeous !
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Thank you Croquedessin.
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Åh! Jeg elsker kjoler ❤ Tak for inspiration og smukke billeder, Bente 🙂
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I deilige Danmark har dere da også sommervær som er fint nok for å vandre rundt i smukke kjoler. Tusen takk Hanna.
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Great collection bente
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Thank you Natuurfreak.
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Did you make those dresses, cause they are gorgeous.
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I didn’t make them Ruth. They are made by Julie Skarland, and you can read more about the designer if you follow the links in the text. Thank you.
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Oh aren’t they beautiful
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That’s a very clever juxtaposition in the first image, Bente
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I just recently learned the word juxtaposition, so now I didn’t need to google. 😉 Thank you Andy.
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Incredible. It reminds me of Ms. Blanding in the movie from 1948. I´m glad this type of dresses is becoming popular again.
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I think there memories to remember seeing these dresses, even if it is a definitely modern design. Thank you Johnberk.
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Stunning creations Bente! And beautifully captured. I had never heard of her before, so I am glad you made an exception 🙂
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Adore the detailing and colours on the columns in shot 3. Is it fabric?
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Fabric on the columns yes. Skarland design, and I guess it is prints made in India. Thanks Madhu.
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Love the flair and the presentation of the exhibition, Bente. As well as your presentation of the highlights. Wish I’d been there to see it myself. 🙂
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It was an exhibition to enjoy. Thank you Dina.
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Impressive exhibition and you captured it beautifully!
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Thank you very much Indah.
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I enjoy her designs from the 60’s.
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The designer was barely born in the 60’s, but I understand what you mean. The inspiration is surely there. Thank you Elaine.
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Yes a pleasant change but I enjoyed it ! Thanks for sharing, I do love clothing!
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We are many who love clothing. Thank you Vastlycurious.
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I like her work. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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I am glad you did. Thank you Emilie.
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So you were in New Delhi with this show, wow! next time you come around to India, gimme a shout would be great to meet you 🙂
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Absolutely, that would have been grea, Shabnamt. I have never been to India yet. The designer lives there, but most of her exhibitions are in Europe (she is Norwegian and have lived many years in Paris before new Dehli now). Thanks.
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Stunning!
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I think so too Dorannrule.
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different and cool 🙂
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I am glad you liked it Joshi.
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If the black dress on the right in the first photo has an owl then I’d get it undoubtedly!
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There are some owls Lily. Just wait and see and you will find one.
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There was a very conservative approach towards fashion in India till mid 90’s.
As the economy opened up, we could see a lot of people from across the globe working or exhibiting their work in India.
Fashion and art goes hand in hand… and provide excellent opportunities for people like us, who love photography, right?
Thanks a lot for sharing, Bente 🙂
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Julie is one ot them, going to India. I know it was intentionally supposed to be a short stay, a few months. Now it has been years, with great influence in her work. I agree Sreejith, art and fashion gives good opportunitues for us.
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I have never heard about her before, but her works looks really interesting 🙂
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Her work is really interesting. I guess there will be other shows with her work in Norway in the future. Thanks for your comment Oda.
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Wonderful
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