Abelone Wilhelmsen
COPENHAGEN
I am a Danish fashion designer based in Antwerp, Belgium. My design-universe is rooted in the Scandinavian timeless style-aesthetic with key elements such as simple lines, minimalism, and functionality without sacrificing beauty.
My women's & men’s wear collections have a contemporary feeling, - urban wear with great attention to both body & detail. Imperfections, textures, or graphic components often trigger me with instant inspiration.
FIRST LOVE
I grew up in a creative environment, surrounded by Danish design, architecture, modern art, jazz & classical music. At the creative Rudolf Steiner School, I found my first big love - the cello!
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Master Degree, Fashion & Textile Design from Institute François a la Mode in Paris. Winchester School of Arts + Fashion Drawing course at the renowned Central Saint Martins in London.
DNA
My mother was a dressmaker with a great sense of elegance & beauty in her work. My father was a shoemaker. I still recall the wonderful scent of leather when visiting my dad in his workshop. Craftsmanship is part of my family’s DNA.