Katrine Josefine

Grey Sheep

@katrinejosefine

Location

copenhagen / denmark

University

Parsons school of Design New York + Paris

Graduation year

2017

Contact

My Design philosophy origins from the Scandinavian design traditions of good materials and the romantic touch of the bridal industry that I have a deep love for. I love playing with colours and creating exciting combinations. When selecting my materials I keep the Danish saying in mind at all time: “Ældes med ynde” or translated “It gracefully gets older”, meaning that in 10, 15 or 30 years is should still look good and it is okay if it has some patina. This also relates to my thoughts about sustainability and consumerism. I very much like leather and wool and I think that lead back to my Scandinavian roots. My preference in fabric is silk, because it is really elegant and very romantic. My inspiration comes from everywhere, but mostly the nature of Scandinavia and the Nordics.

Latest Collection

Miss Mathiesen

She died too fast and way too young. I fear cancer in particular, the killer of my mother, I fear that I too will die young and leave a widowed husband and motherless kids with shattered hearts.

Can I overcome this fear? Or can I learn to live with it? Can I wear my fear upon my skin, and show that it should not control me even if I live with it.

My collection is a celebration of life. I have studied abnormal cell growth and the stages of cancer to get a better understanding of my fear. This has been expressed in a textile collection emphasizing digital prints and embroideries that should bring joy and not carry the darkness that diseases entail. I hope this collection will bring some comfort to people that have been in similar situations.

This is my art therapy. This is my gift to my mother. But most of all, this is a gift for myself.

credits: photography: Malte Simon Christensen, model: Katrine Lyngsø, hair & make-up: Lexi Paige