Stine Riis is not just colorful, energetic, and great spirited, she’s also an extremely talented 28-year-old designer who recently completed her degree at London College of Fashion. Stine’s work has not slowed up one bit since she completed her degree. Stine is now spreading her unique eye for hue, detail, and construction to a global audience. I am not only excited for her but also honored to have Interviewed Stine about a year back. It was not too long ago I was viewing her student work on London College of Fashion’s website. At first glimpse I was so intrigued with her work that I had to contact Riis for an interview with Infashuated. After much back and forth we completed a very in depth interview which to date has been one of my favorite write-ups. As more people are introduced to her thoughtful and cutting edge work, the designer continues to gain much industry acclaim.
More recently Stine Riis has become a finalist in a pretty important competition formed by major Fashion brand “hennes and mauritz” also known as H&M. Stine’s recent graduate collection, “decadence & Decay” has not only wowed the jury for the H&M Awards but has gain her much approval amongst fashion designers, bloggers, fashionistas , and fashion style& trend sites.
This February will mark H&M’s 1st International design Award. In an effort to support new design students after their graduation, fashion brand H&M has created their own fashion awards. H&M’s Design Awards will provide exposure and opportunity for many contestants. Fourteen of the most prestigious design schools in Sweden, UK, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Denmark are participating. The H&M design awards will help inspire new cutting edge design as well as give young, eager & talented designers like Stine Riis or Isabelle Lundh who is a finalist along side Riis an opportunity to flourish.
The winner will be announced on February 1st 2012, during Stockholm Fashion Week, followed by a fashion show with the winner’s graduate collection. The event will be live streamed on the H&M award site. Sometimes all designers, artists, intellectuals, scientists, etc. need support and funding from the industry. It feels true when genuine people are given an opportunity, especially when you know their goals and work are exceptional.
Video and Images via H&M / Stine Riis
