When we think of international fashion, we conjure up images of Parisian runways, London tailors and Italian couturiers.
TooFab recently interviewed designers from a country most don't associate with fashion -- Norway.
The young men behind OnePiece and Moods of Norway have created fashions that are foreign to us in the States. They're two unique brands that share one native country. Check out their clothes in the gallery below:
Thomas Adams is one of the three owners behind the OnePiece, a jumpsuit that Justin Bieber has worn. Thomas told TooFab the idea for the onesie came about on a “hung over afternoon.” He and his partners woke up one Sunday and thought why not sew their hoodies and sweats together? Thus, the OnePiece was born. “People say drinking isn't good for you, but it was a good night (for us),” said Thomas.
Some may wonder how to wear the OnePiece, which comes in a variety of styles. Thomas' advice, “Use it the way you want to…I shouldn't tell people how to wear it.”
At the grand opening of the OnePiece store on trendy Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood, we saw men and women wearing it in many different styles: dressed down with flip flops and tennis shoes, and dressed up with heels!
Down the street, another group of Norwegian friends were celebrating the success of their brand, Moods of Norway.
Owner Stefan Dahlkvist told TooFab that the brand is "all about telling the Norwegian tale, combining that old heritage with international trends.”
That's exactly what Dahlkvist and his partners did, slapping their signature logo, a tractor, onto classy but sassy cocktail suits and other pieces. Their suits are lined with hot pink silk, another trademark feature.
What makes Moods of Norway even more fun are the slogans on each tag. The mens' suits are all ”Made with love by really really pretty blonde girls” and the women's jackets are all ”Made by hot blonde and hunky guys.”
Moods of Norway is considered the Tommy Hilfiger of Norway, where their polos and shirts are commonplace. But here in the States, its their unique suits that are drawing celebrity clients like Kellan Lutz, Nick Cannon and Velvet Revolver's Matt Sorum.
Expect to see more from these Norwegian trendsetters who are bringing out the fun in fashion.
