Frivolous Cartoons

"Silly images have been part of human history for a long time, from frivolous and exaggerated cave paintings to whimsical and funny animated cartoons like the Looney Tunes, to well-thought-out political satire like the modern editorial cartoon. Cartoons have undergone significant changes over the years. They tell a story and are understandable to everyone, regardless of language barriers. This project explores how the unique aesthetic of Cartoons can be translated into the world of fashion."

"I am 22 years old and was born and raised in Akureyri, Iceland. I am a recent fashion design graduate from Iceland University of the Arts and recently presented my graduate collection at Harpa Opera House in Reykjavik. I recently won 3rd place in the Diploma selection competition at the international design festival Designblok in Prague, where my collection was showcased alongside 15 other finalists from across Europe at the Nova Spirala venue."

Designer is 22 years old and was born and raised in Akureyri, Iceland. Recent graduate of Iceland University of the Arts who presented a graduate collection at Harpa Opera House in Reykjavik. Collection won third place in the Diploma selection competition at Designblok in Prague and was showcased alongside 15 finalists at Nova Spirala. The collection examines cartoon and caricature aesthetics, tracing their history from cave paintings through animated cartoons to political satire. The work translates cartoon exaggeration into fashion through storytelling, traditional tailoring, and unconventional materials such as Icelandic horse hooves and silicone. Collaborators include photographer Berglaug Petra Gararsdottir, makeup by MAC Iceland, hair by Har Akademian, and six models.

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