Fantastic Antique Shop in Bergen, Norway

Whilst I was recently in Bergen, in the fjords of Norway, we visited this eclectic antique shop within the medieval cobbled streets. It was absolutely rammed, you could hardly move through the shop; there was countless piles of bric-a-brac, cameras, ornaments, china and military hats, balanced upon Norwegian taxidermy, musical instruments and wartime memorabilia.

Images: my own

Acne Ready-to-Wear Spring Summer 2011

Images: Vogue Paris

Opera House Oslo by Snohetta

Below are a few photos of the Opera House in Oslo by Snohetta, which I recently visited. Certainly an icon on Oslo's harbour, the remarkable building acts as both a theatre inside and a platform for public space. Visitors can explore the building by climbing up it's slopes to the roof. One thing I didn't realise until I visited, however, was just how huge the Opera House is; this is an imposing building, making it's mark on Oslo's horizon. 

Images: my own. 

New Faces by Amy Troost for i-D Fall 2011

For the fall issue of i-D, Amy Troost photographs ten new models, who are just beginning to make their mark on the fashion industry. Keep an eye out. 

Aalto's House, Riihitie, Helsinki

Below are a few images of Alvar Aalto's house in Riihitie, just outside of Helsinki, which I visited as part of a month-long trip to Scandinavia this summer. In 1936, Aalto and his wife, Aino, designed Riihitie as both office and home, until his studio became too big and moved down the road to Tiilimaki. The house has often been called the predecessor of Villa Mairea, but on a smaller scale, with more intimate office and residential spaces. 

Images: My own

Michael Van Der Ham, SS12, London Fashion Week

After a quick catch up on London Fashion Week after being away, I would like to present one of my favourites shows this season, Michael Van Der Ham. Inspired by Joseph Szabo's photography and making use of his signature collaging techniques, he created a laid-back ladylike silhouette. There was a freshness to his collaging this time, a bit looser and with a hotch-potch of vintage inspired fabrics; brocade and floral, tweed and bright accessories. 

Images: Inside Out Topshop

Ordrupgaard gallery extension, Copenhagen by Zaha Hadid

If you ever find yourself in Copenhagen, I thoroughly recommend a visit to this French Impressionist Art gallery, Ordrupgaard, on the outskirts of the city, in Charlottenlund. The extension to the original building was completed by Zaha Hadid in August 2005, redefining the existing art gallery and landscape, creating a fluid motion from old to new and interior to exterior; "Design ensures that visitor's experience is not fragmented or compartmentalised- building/collection/gardens- but a continuous, fluid interaction between different elements and aspects". 

For me, my favourite part of the building was the cafe/restaurant, which is sandwiched by glass walls, bringing both the landscape and light into the space. Sometimes Hadid's architecture can be all about making a bold statement, and not so much dedicated to the user's specific needs. However, I think with the Ordrupgaard extension, the space certainly becomes somewhere you want to linger, walk around and use. 

Images: my own.