Kristian Aadnevik Explained

Kristian Aadnevik
Birth Date:10 January 1978
Birth Place:Bergen, Norway
Education:Royal College of Art
Spouse:Hila Aadnevik
Awards:Bower Roebuck Tailoring Award
United Arrows Award
The Protégé Project (Donatella Versace)
Label Name:Aadnevik

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 and he presented his first collection the same year at London Fashion Week. 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, 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Thomas Aastad. Royal Norwegian Embassy in London. Embassy of Norway, London. Nicole Kidman, if you're reading this; here's your man!. Norway.org.uk. 2012. 7 April 2013. 8 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120308121748/http://www.norway.org.uk/News_and_events/culture/fashion/kristian/. dead.
  2. Web site: From Valdres to Vogue – Contemporary Norwegian fashion design – Norwegian Design Council. Norskdesign.no. 30 July 2006. 7 April 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121118084232/http://www.norskdesign.no/2006/from-valdres-to-vogue-contemporary-norwegian-fashion-design-article3386-7659.html. 18 November 2012.
  3. Feldman, Jenny (November 2007) "Foreign Exchange". Nylon, p.48
  4. News: Aadnevik presents new collection at LFW. Norway.org.uk. 15 September 2007. 7 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20120308121755/http://www.norway.org.uk/News_and_events/culture/fashion/aadnevik_ss08/. 8 March 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: New Fashion Design Names to Know Hit the Catwalk in Italy – Fashion Blog. Fashiontribes.typepad.com. 15 January 2008. 7 April 2013.
  6. Web site: Fashion 'Proteges' to Unveil Looks – Fashion Features – Fashion. WWD.com. 10 January 2008. 7 October 2019.
  7. Web site: Kristian Aadnevik selected protégé of Donatella Versace. Emma Sells. Elleuk.com. 24 June 2008. 29 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140815041635/http://www.elleuk.com/fashion/designers-to-know/node_187598#image=1. 15 August 2014. dead.
  8. Web site: Hila and Kristian Aadnevik are the red carpet couturiers celebrities love . 23 March 2022 . www.voguescandinavia.com . 29 September 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: Inside the Rue Saint Honoré Store That Encourages Parisians To Wear More Color . 23 March 2022 . W Magazine . 3 March 2017 . en.
  10. Web site: Nicole Scherzinger in Kristian Aadnevik X Factor. Ellequebec.com. 13 September 2010. 7 October 2019.
  11. Web site: Selena Gomez in Kristian Aadnevik in her Come & Get It music video. Coolspotters.com. 7 October 2019.
  12. Web site: Kelly Rowland and Kristian Aadnevik Fall 2007 Dress. Coolspotters.com. 7 October 2019.
  13. Web site: Cheryl's Saturday-night dress watch. Graziadaily.co.uk. 8 December 2008. 7 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20130512080603/http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2008/12/08/cheryl-s-saturday-night-dress-watch.htm. 12 May 2013. dead.
  14. Ihenacho, Francis (February 2007)"Kristian Aadnevik". Vangard, p.123
  15. Web site: Rihanna in Kristian Aadnevik You Magazine.
  16. Web site: Pixie Lott in Kristian Aadnevik. Promonews.tv.
  17. Web site: Inna la RMA 2010 in Kristian Aadnevik . Alomoda.ro. 22 July 2010. 7 April 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120310105850/http://www.alomoda.ro/inna-la-rma-2010-in-kristian-aadnevik.html. 10 March 2012.
  18. Web site: 5 May 2009 . The urban swan – Times Online . https://web.archive.org/web/20090505011040/http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article6133506.ece . 5 May 2009 . 23 March 2022 . Times Online.

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