Guess what I just did??
I just shot the campaign for my first collection that I’ll be selling!!!!
An old photo to illustrate the exact opposite of what I’m feeling.
I’ve finally found the right time to start my own commercial brand and am opening webshop in 9 days ! Fuck. Yeah.
Since I finished my education in fashion I’ve been so lucky to work with such a creative individual with such a strong signature style. I’ve supported her when she doubted, sewn her up when she unravelled and eaten and swallowed my own words when I’ve asked for her to be anything other than herself. Being part of developing someone else’s personal style is probably one of the most challenging, exciting and sobering things a designer can do. You’re not only creating what you yourself want -you have to put your ego aside and morph your own vision with another person’s. There’s different taste, referanses, aesthetics.. it can be frustrating. Because we don’t really get each other, not fully. My vision for her is not her’s of her self. And that’s the most important lesson I’ve learned through working with her. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter how intricate this detail is if she doesn’t feel like a god damn goddess warrior walking in the room. And I’ve found that the less we judge each others choices concerning how we identify, the more we are. And the more we are -the more potential is released, more creation, more art, more love. There’s nothing more beautiful than someone one hundred per cent comfortable in what they’re wearing. It can bring SO MUCH POWER. -It’s your chosen skin!! Choose to enhance what you are and want to be, without rules or correct answers. Beauty isn’t in the eye of the beholder in fashion, it’s in confidence.
My sister, my boss lady, my muse and best friend.. she embodies all of that. And she’s one of the strongest, sexiest women I know.
So..! I can’t wait to share this journey with a couple of key pieces I’ve made for her thus far. The journey’s just begun. Hopefully someone else can find a little extra strength through them too<3
9 days !!!
Where will we be able to see that collection? 🙂 So happy for you!!
my webshop! launching nest Monday. Trust me, I’ll guide you to it 😀 😀
next Monday. not nest. I’m not nesting anytime near next Monday.
Hahahha okay ^^
Viktoria, I am so pleased for you. Good luck with your enterprise.
After your last post, the picture of a sketch on your table reminded me to look up an old pupil from school 42 years ago because her desk was full of such sketches. Sara became and still is a famous British designer and is also a talented artist, sculptor, jewellery designer, photographer and gardener.
Thank you for reminding me, and look where things may lead for you!
<3, <3
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Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yaaaaaaaaay
Awesome news!
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Can’t wait to see it! 😀
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Well, Viktoria…….Wow, just wow! That has to be one of the most heartfelt and deeply interwoven set of words I have seen in a very long time. Those thoughts are the whispers of a person wise beyond her years. So much of what you have written here shows that you are a very strong person. Your words remind me of the Native American teachings of the seven grandfathers…..Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth. These things you show in this truly personal and humble entry into your blog. You and the little one are truly blessed to be in each other’s lives.
On another note…….Wow! I can’t wait to see what you will reveal to the world of your designs! I have to say, one of the most exciting and also nail biting times are when you reveal to the world your designs. I’ve been there myself quit a few times (in a different design capacity) and it never seems to get easier each time, lol! Maybe that’s just me. But, I’m sure it will be fantastic and I wish you all the very best! You certainly deserve your time in the light! This seems to be a reoccurring thing with the Aksnes girls, lol!
Yes, I believe the 24th of September will truly be a great day!
Oh, my <3 <3 On our mother's side we're a little bit part-native American! And really admire and respect their way of thinking and reasoning.. So I love that, thank you!
Til lykke! Jeg krysser fingrene at du skal ha stor suksess!
For å være ærlig, jeg har funnet bloget dit, da jeg søkte mer informasjonen om Aurora, etter jeg hadde opdaget hennes musikken, men det som får meg til å bli er din blog.
Sorry for mistakes in my Norwegian text. I’ve had lessons in bokmål, when I went to university eight years ago, but didn’t have any occasion to use it ever after finishing it five years ago. What I wanted to say is, I found your blog after having discovered your sisters incredibly emotional music, trying to figure more about it. What made me stay here and read your entries, is the way you openly deal with your daily struggles. Especially the bipolar disorder is something that I know all to well, since I have bipolar II disorder as well, combined with social anxiety problems (the points at which you describe your social anxiety are very close to my experience and the emotional breakdowns as well).
It’d be wrong to claim I’d know what you’re dealing with, since feelings are so individual and everyone experiences the disorder differently, but it inspires me a lot to see a person being so strong like you, coping with everyday life and being so succesful that you soon start selling your first collection.
But I didn’t stop by to just tell you about struggles, but to wish you all the best for your future! After everything I read from your blog, you’ll make it great! Thanks for sharing your experiences here, I’m sure it gives strength to other people than myself as well. Keep up the awesome work!
Hiii, this made my morning!! And your Norwegian was perfect. I get you <3
Thank you so much for sharing, commenting and staying with me. Distance doesn't prevent unity, I feel you've got my back. And I've got yours!
Hei, jeg er glad at du liker min kommentar. Tusen takk for komplimenten! 🙂
Thanks so much for your response. I wish I knew Nynorsk, then I’d only write in Nynorsk instead of Bokmål, but I’m glad we understand each other nonetheless. 😉 I’m really glad to know that you’ve got my back, just as I got yours. That’s a really nice feeling.
Do you know other people affected by bipolar II disorder?
In Germany, it’s quite hard even getting a “final” diagnosis. I think I went through five different ones, in a period of four years, because the doctors absolutely didn’t know what it is that makes me be as I am. Hopefully, you didn’t have to go through a psychiatric marathon like that in Norway. 🙂
I went trough a small decade to get my diagnosis, so yes.. Norwegian psychiatric is not something I’m proud of.
I have one friend that’s really close to me, and a couple of other friends with bipolar II disorder. I know because I’m always open about it and people feel they can open back 🙂
I wonder where I went wrong?…oh well! <3 <3