Thursday, January 20, 2011

Consider The Postage Stamp




Illustrations By Ellinor Forje

A few years ago someone, an enlightened one, thought of the brilliant idea of adding the fashion designs by some of Sweden's top designers, on a set of postage stamps. They were penned down, in colour, by illustrator Stina Wirsén. And did we like it? You can stamp that on a card, and post it!

These three, are my favourite pieces from the collection. The illustration in the middle is of a dress designed by Gunilla Pontén, called Bubblan. And the flamenco inspired number on top, is by Lars Wallin, just to mention the two.

I had the opportunity of interviewing Pontén at her home in Stockholm last winter. She's a remarkable lady, with a remarkable life, lived. It needs to be said that they sure don't make 'em like they use to. And yes, I'm still talking about the stamps.

15 comments:

  1. a fashion postal stamp - great idea - good good

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  2. This is an amazing idea! If stamps are gonna be 'fashionable', heck, postal companies are gonna make much more money - fashionistas are going to be regular customers!

    www.eccentric-behavior.blogspot.com

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  3. Great drawings!
    Postage fashion--hmm, sounds interesting...
    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  4. Hi Ellinor, love the drawing! you're talented:)
    xoxo,
    Katy (http://katyrosli90.blogspot.com/)

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  5. What a great idea with the stamps! You are very talented.

    xoxo
    Stacey Kay
    “Runway Inspiration, Vintage Decoration”
    www.goodwillhuntingg.com

    Runway Inspiration: ACNE

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  6. Geniales ilustraciones Ellinor, felicitaciones. besos

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  7. Great idea and I love the illustrations!

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  8. A fashion postage stamp is a seriously brilliant idea!

    xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com

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  9. gorgeous sketches! i love the big gowns!

    thestyle-child.blogspot.com

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  10. What a great idea! I would love to get a letter with a fashion postage stamp on it, that would make my day : )

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  11. This is such a good idea, and they are amazing drawings ♥

    xx

    http://www.bonjourbellerue.blogspot.com

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  12. What a great idea! Paying bills with fashion stamps would be so much more fun!
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    Jessica
    Style Obsession
    Win a necklace by Taylor Kenney Jewelry!

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  13. These drawing are so nice! You're gifted :)

    http://thestylevoyager.wordpress.com

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  14. These are fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing.

    The Heartbreak

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