FreshEst presents: The Estonian Ministry of Creative Arts

Kristian Steinberg  
Kristina Viirpalu
Karl Annus
Kadri Kruus.

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Helen Sirp

Indrek Arula.

 

Them. Let me present you one of the highlights of the International Fashion Showcase 2013 - Ladies and Gents, these names form the Estonian Ministry of Creative Arts. And from the 14th until the 19th February they'll take over one of the main London venues for alternative art happenings called

 the Horse Hospital.

(they opened with a Vivienne Westwood retrospective in 1993)

The legendary Horse Hospital's space is transformed by Helen Sirp into a multidisciplinary design hub which aims to tell the visitor the mythical journey of these design objects and the creators behind them. The key part of this exploration process is a short movie ambiented in deep Estonian winter (- freakin' 20 degrees! ). "To celebrate Estonia's unique, mystical background, Helen Sirp, Creative Director of Estonian Showcase, has conjured a fairytale-esque film that captures the vision behind each designer's work via a series of mythical characters and their stories." The film, shot by fashion photographer Indrek Arula, is accompanied by a unique soundscape composed by drawing on visual film stills, translating the pixel sequences into electronic melodies.   It will be screened on 15th of February on a private view. Looking forward to it!

Read about the International Fashion Showcase 2013 in London and find out other participating countries here.
http://cafenaivete.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/freshest-presents-estonian-ministry-of.html

Kristian Steinberg

 creates sleek tailored Bauhaus inspired menswear.

 http://www.kristiansteinberg.com

 Karl Annus 

 designs edgy yet sustainable eyewear out of different types of wood.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Karl-puidust-prilliraamid/154684864551399

Kristina Viirpalu

  is the woman behind the delicate and unique haute couture evening gowns realised by using traditional Estonian techniques.

http://www.kvcouture.eu/kv

 

Kadri Kruus

 handcrafts one of a kind leather bags of simple yet sophisticated design.

http://www.kadrikruus.ee/

 

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The Short-Movie:

"There is a land far up North where the sea hugs the shores of white sand and snow. Feel the breath of every tree and stne as the air draws circles around the morning mist amid the rising fog."

 

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(information credit) SAINTIL COMMUNICATIONS

International Fashion Showcase during London Fashion Week 2013

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You see, this is exactly why I love London. Whether you are the son of a preacher's man or not, no one cares, you still get invited to the party!  

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From tomorrow most of the blogs on my reading list will start the restless blogging-marathon about FashionWeek in the 4 main capitals of the industry: New York -  London - Milan - Paris. Always been quite curious about it but since not directly involved with the world I haven't really felt the urge of finding a way to participate in it in any way. Until now that London, the mecca of aspiring newbies, designers who's names are yet about to be blown up by the critics, has found another way for reinventing itself in the field. The British Fashion Council has teamed up with British Council to launch for the 2nd time the International Fashion Showcase, a platform for international emerging designers, aiming to "develop a new audience and market, focusing on fashion beyond the traditional hotspots, highlighting equally fertile new grounds."  

Starting from now until next week 27 embassies will display the work of the talented local designers and on the 17th of February the best exhibition will be given the Emerging Talent Award 2013. Amongst them, also Estonia will be participating! RSVP is required to participate in most of the exhibitions. To find out more you need to download the booklet guide.

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AUSTRIA

http://www.acflondon.org/exhibitions/international-fashion-showcase-another-austria/

 

ARGENTINA

http://www.argentine-embassy-uk.org/ifs/talleres.pdf

BOLIVIA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/932/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Bolivia_Showroom_

 

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

 http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/events_detail.aspx?id=953

ESTONIA

http://disainikeskus.ee/en/news/255-freshest-showroom-during-london-fashion-week

 JAMAICA

http://www.windrush-style-block.com/jamaican-fashion-showcase/

LUXEMBOURG

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/935/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Luxembourg_Showroom_

 

NETHERLANDS

http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/event/954/events_list.aspx?y=2011&m=0

NEW ZELAND

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/936/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_New_Zealand_Showroom_

NIGERIA

http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/event/694/International-Fashion-Showcase-2012-Nigeria-Showroom

PAKISTAN

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/938/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Pakistan_Showroom_

PANAMA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/939/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Panama_Showroom_

PHILIPPINES

 http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/940/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Philippines_Showroom_

PORTUGAL

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/940/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Philippines_Showroom_

ROMANIA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/942/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Romania_Showroom_

 SCANDINAVIA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/943/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Scandinavia_Showroom_

SERBIA

http://stillinbelgrade.com/international-fashion-showcase-2013-serbia-2/

 

SLOVAKIA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/945/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Slovakia_Showroom_

SLOVENIA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/946/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Slovenia_Showroom_

 

SRI LANKA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/947/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Sri_Lanka_Showroom_

  

SWITZERLAND

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/948/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Switzerland_Showroom_

 TANZANIA

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/949/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Tanzania_Showroom_

 

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/950/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Trinidad_and_Tobago_Showroom_

 

URUGUAY

http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/event/951/International-Fashion-Showcase-2013-Uruguay-Showroom

 

VIETNAM

http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/event/952/International_Fashion_Showcase_2013_Vietnam_Showroom_

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Just one more thing.  

(win a prize!)

They've also come up with a fun way of involving more people with the event by offering the chance to win a VIP day at Vodaphone London Fashion Weekend, including a £250 voucher to spend on over 100 British designers.  To enter into the prize draw you just  need to collect at least six stamps of the different countries which exhibition you've visited. 

 

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"The International Fashion Showcase reinforces the UK's status as a creative international hub; connecting everywhere, reflecting both itself and the world."

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http://www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk/content/1876/International-Fashion-Showcase