Kristian Aadnevik

Kristian Aadnevik
Born (1978-01-10) 10 January 1978 (age 46)
Bergen, Norway
EducationRoyal College of Art
LabelAadnevik
SpouseHila Aadnevik
AwardsBower Roebuck Tailoring Award
United Arrows Award
The Protégé Project (Donatella Versace)
Websitekristianaadnevik.com

Kristian Aadnevik (born 10 January 1978) is a London-based Norwegian fashion designer, who graduated from Royal College of Art in 2002.[1]

Early life and education

Aadnevik was born in Bergen, Norway. After finishing his education at Bergen Yrkesskole he moved to London to pursue an MA at the Royal College of Art, where he received numerous awards.[2] During his studies he worked as a design assistant at Alexander McQueen.[3]

Career

Aadnevik established his own label "Kristian Aadnevik" in 2004[1] and he presented his first collection the same year at London Fashion Week.[1] Apart from his epinonimous label he has collaborated and designed collections for several international brands including Charles Jourdan Paris for Japan,[4] Harrods International[5] as well as held a position as a senior designer at Roberto Cavalli.[6]

In 2007 Aadnevik was chosen as one of five designers in "The Protégé Project", an initiative of Australian Wool Innovation,[6] which resulted in Donatella Versace selecting him as a protégé.[7] In line with this he showcased his F/W 2008 collection at Milan Fashion Week where his collection was met with critical acclaim and Style.com named him one of autumn 2008's most promising new talents.

Kristian retired the "Kristian Aadnevik" brand in 2013 and launched a new brand with his wife Hila called "AADNEVIK," a luxury fashion line specializing in couture and ready-to-wear garments.[8][9]

Aadnevik has dressed several celebrities, some of them include Beyoncé, Nicole Scherzinger,[10] Selena Gomez,[11] Kelly Rowland,[12] Cheryl Cole,[13] Britney Spears,[14] Rihanna,[15] Pixie Lott,[16] Daisy Lowe and Dita Von Teese.[17] British Musician Estelle also wore one of his creations in the music video for her single "American Boy".[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Thomas Aastad; Royal Norwegian Embassy in London (2012). "Nicole Kidman, if you're reading this; here's your man!". Norway.org.uk. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  2. ^ "From Valdres to Vogue – Contemporary Norwegian fashion design – Norwegian Design Council". Norskdesign.no. 30 July 2006. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  3. ^ Feldman, Jenny (November 2007) "Foreign Exchange". Nylon, p.48
  4. ^ "Aadnevik presents new collection at LFW". Norway.org.uk. 15 September 2007. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  5. ^ "New Fashion Design Names to Know Hit the Catwalk in Italy – Fashion Blog". Fashiontribes.typepad.com. 15 January 2008. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Fashion 'Proteges' to Unveil Looks – Fashion Features – Fashion". WWD.com. 10 January 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  7. ^ Emma Sells (24 June 2008). "Kristian Aadnevik selected protégé of Donatella Versace". Elleuk.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  8. ^ "Hila and Kristian Aadnevik are the red carpet couturiers celebrities love". www.voguescandinavia.com. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Inside the Rue Saint Honoré Store That Encourages Parisians To Wear More Color". W Magazine. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Nicole Scherzinger in Kristian Aadnevik X Factor". Ellequebec.com. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  11. ^ "Selena Gomez in Kristian Aadnevik in her Come & Get It music video". Coolspotters.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Kelly Rowland and Kristian Aadnevik Fall 2007 Dress". Coolspotters.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Cheryl's Saturday-night dress watch". Graziadaily.co.uk. 8 December 2008. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  14. ^ Ihenacho, Francis (February 2007)"Kristian Aadnevik". Vangard, p.123
  15. ^ "Rihanna in Kristian Aadnevik You Magazine".
  16. ^ "Pixie Lott in Kristian Aadnevik". Promonews.tv.
  17. ^ "Inna la RMA 2010 in Kristian Aadnevik". Alomoda.ro. 22 July 2010. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  18. ^ "The urban swan – Times Online". Times Online. 5 May 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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