Abelone Wilhelmsen
I am a Danish fashion designer based in Antwerp, Belgium. My design-universe is rooted in a Scandinavia timeless style-aesthetic with key elements as simple lines, minimalism and functionality without sacrificing beauty.
My women & men’s wear collections have a contemporary feeling, - urban wear with great attention to both body & detail. Imperfections, textures or graphic components often provide me with instant inspiration... Uncommon combination of words triggers my creativity.
First Love
I grew up in a creative environment, surrounded by Danish design, architecture, modern art, lots of jazz & classical music. This is and was a profound creative influence that gives me joy each day! At the super creative Rudolf Steiner School I found my first big love, which was the cello!
Background
Born in Copenhagen, - Master Degree, Fashion & Textile Design from Institute François a la Mode, Paris + Winchester School of Arts + Fashion Drawing course at the renowned Central Saint Martins school, London.
My mother was a dressmaker with a great sense of elegance & beauty in her work. I recall the wonderful smell of leather, when seeing my dad in his shoemaker shop. Craftsmanship is part of our family’s DNA.
