I’m longing to go to lands far far away this year to somehow escape my usual trips filled with fashion and frippery…. but I know I’d end up reverting back to sniffing out SOMETHING fashion related from even the most remote of countries. It doesn’t surprise me that even in lands far away with a population of 45,000, beautiful clothes will always emerge. Gu√∞run & Gu√∞run is a knitwear label that hails from the Faroe Islands, quite literally the ‘Sheep Islands’, lodged between Iceland, Scotland and Norway and was started by two Faroese women. Their philosophy reminded me of what Sandra Backlund said about the quietness and isolation of home inspiring her work.
“It’s good to come to Europe for input and inspiration, but it’s crucial
to come back home to the silence and not be disturbed by the hectic
life of fashion”
I seeked them out after discovering one of their sweaters on the Aerluxe site and found a misty and mythology-infused SS08 collection inspired by the legend of Kraka (also known as Aslaug) who was tested by a Viking king with a riddle of coming to him not dressed, nor naked. She came wrapped in her hair and a fishing net and later they were married. The neutrality of net and hair runs through the collection and I haven’t touched the garments but despite being knitwear, it all looks gossamer-light. The combination of Faroese craft and skill, a modern understanding of style contrasts (evident in the styling) and just my attraction to seemingly delicate garments makes Gu√∞run & Gu√∞run worth seeking out…. those 18 tiny isles….
How fascinating, and more so for working with that legend! Love that swan-like last piece and its lift; it looks as if it might take to water and float gently on the surface of a placid blue lake.
wow… i’ve never seen such great appication of gold lam√©. usually people look ridiculously nu rave wearing it…
i have the same itch to travel this year…. big time.
The girl with the gold pants is pretty unique. Never seen anything like that.
Shiny legs!!!
Looking at that first photograph makes me feel like I should be listening to Sigur R√≥s and going down to a cold seaside cliff…
Digressions aside, those gold leggings (and the black ones) do look like the pelt of an especially shiny seal (and I love the sparkly sneakers!). And I think I’m a fool for the wispy, fragile appearance and twisty skirt of that last pink dress.
exactly the kind of place to which i’d like to go.
this is so beautiful- and i love that it has a context, nevermind a mythological one (geek alert)! this is perfect inspiration for my whole nude fascination lately, il be looking for delicate flecked knits to pair with silky slips and stockings now…
Oh, this is beautiful.
Interesting label. The statement on their entry page made my day!
beautiful photos, both the fahion ones and the landscape one.
你认识中文吗？知道这种编织的品牌让我觉得很有意思，时尚真的是很多元的。
Glad everyone is dreaming away about travels/nude stuff/Sigur Ros/lakes and all sorts…
Dru: Did not think of those leggings are a sort of golden pelt but now that you mention it…
Sylvia: Yes, I can read Chinese but alas can’t type it on my English PC….. glad you like Gudron Gudron!
are those gold trousers cavali? they are the same as VB wore for the spice girls
I’ve been fascinated by the Faroe islands since I was 18 and these sweaters just make me want to go there even more. Lovely.
Sigur ros come from iceland not the faroes