T-MICHAEL

TRANÖI, PARIS

2012-01-23T22:05:00.002+01:00

We just did TRANÖI, Paris. Presenting new and existing styles. Exciting weekend with great results.
A few details from some of the styles in the collection.
CPH in a week.

iphone snaps by me

White Show Basement, Milan 14th-16th January

2012-01-18T18:56:00.000+01:00

Just got back from White, Milan. Next stop Tranoi, Paris.

iphone snaps by me

Did You Pack Your Bags Yourself?

2011-12-21T18:50:00.000+01:00

No, I didn't...

Computer love. No Zapp in sight.

Bon Voyage!

Photos: NotBent

150,000 mm Installation

2011-12-08T18:48:00.001+01:00

150,000 mmin three colours is a site specific Pop-Up installation designed andinstalled by Julian Preiss and Paul la Tourelle.
We invited Paul and Julian to curate an installation at the T-MICHAEL and Norwegian Rain shop in Oslo. This is what the creatives came up with.
Three x 50,000 mm elasticthread cones; red, yellow and pink, radiate from a streetlight outside the shop. The threads converge towards the shop's glassfacade, cascading through it then 'illuminates' on the inside of theshop's window across the glass.
150,000 mm is designed to engage both the private and public space of the shop'sinterior and the street outside.
The installation can be viewed at T-MICHAEL Oslo, Kirkegt 20.

Julianand Paul both work as architects in Oslo.

all photos by Steffen Aaland except iPhone photos by T

T-MICHAEL Leather Bags Collection II

2011-12-07T14:01:00.001+01:00

My second bag collection. This time taking inspiration from everyday movements from A-B. Daily commuting or weekend escapades. Functional, beautifully crafted leather goods with a luxurious feel.

All the bags conceal a great amount of detailing. The T MAC conceals an inner black shearling sleeve...computer love!

The T BAG has various compartments such as a spectacles case for storing your sunglasses, your phone in a separate case and sections for your shoes and shirts. It actually zips open and expands to contain that extra shoe or that guilty pleasure you bought on your week trip away!

Specifics.

Here they are:

T MAC

T WASHBAG

T BAG

As always Italian leather, designed at Skostredet and handcrafted in Portugal.

Brown, Black, Tan and Racing green.

Available at T-MICHAEL Bergen, T-MICHAEL Oslo and OUKAN 71 Berlin.

Photos: www.notbent.com

COLLECTION II SHOES... whole line up.

2011-12-02T21:27:00.001+01:00

Just got the pictures done for the lookbook.

Quite simply pictures that portray the shoes as they are.

Well made, traditional shoes accentuated with contemporary touches.

I hope you enjoy them as I do.

Laters.

Photos: www.notbent.com

T-MICHAEL HANDGRADE SHOES second Collection

2011-11-21T13:06:00.001+01:00

My Footwear Collection II just made it to the shops!

This time around, sumptuous French aniline leather, tightly wrapped around my TM last one. This is a rounded-toe last yet it's lean and sexy. Goodyear welted sturdy thick leather soles with hobnailed heels, contrast corduroy piping detailing and square 'brogueing'. All well translated into innovative albeit traditional styles.

Presenting the T Piccadilly, T Reveal, T Lace redux, T Chelsea redux and T Chukka redux.

Available in pebble grain black, pebble grain brown, high shine black, mink and brown with brown suede accents. From size 38 in selection styles.

Like Collection I, Collection II is designed at Skostredet and manufactured in Portugal.

Walk this way!

The collection is available at T-MICHAEL stores, Oslo and Bergen.

Available also at OUKAN 71 // Kronenstrasse 71 // 10117 Berlin.

Styling and Photo by Bent Renè Synnevåg

Four Norwegian designers and a perfume

2011-10-11T13:32:00.001+02:00

On the road again.

Bergen- A pop up book does Brussels. We (Alexander and I) kicked off the concept in Milan last year August with an ecclectic line up. We then followed it up in Oslo, end of February this year, with an equally diverse and exciting posse.

The response has been extremely positive. Pure bliss! With rave reviews from Diane Pernet's ASVOF blog, Stylecaster and Belgian Knack weekend likening us to the Antwerp six. Hoo haa!

This time up, we are presenting 4 designers and a perfume.

dMajuscule/, Hansen, Norwegian Rain, T-MICHAEL and Double You.

You can read more about the various designers on their websites. Hit the hyperlinks and get enlightened.

We arrived in Brussels a couple of days before the opening and transformed an empty space into Bergen- A pop up book.

This is what 4 designers and perfume whipped up in 2 days.

Loud shout out to Wes at Scintillating Elements!

Thanks to Elin and Silje for holding the fort down!

i phone snaps by moi

Brussels

Bienvenue!

DOUBLE YOU

Raining down from above.

T-MICHAEL

dMAJUSCULE/

A little Belgian bird....

Same bird.

NORWEGIAN RAIN

Rainwater from Bergen...

HANSEN

The back room

Next pop up....Berlin.

http://belgiumfashion.tumblr.com/post/9703827572
http://voguesuit.blogspot.com/2011/09/bergen-pop-up-book.html
http://www.strutterview.com/2011/09/05/bergen-in-brxl/
http://www.brusselnieuws.be/video/rust-en-harmonie-van-bergen-naar-brussel-brengen
http://dianepernet.typepad.com/diane/2011/09/bergen-a-pop-up-book-text-by-philippe-pourhashemi-photos-by-vincent-dechamps.html

MIse-en-scène

2011-10-09T17:17:00.000+02:00

After 2 short films with Finn Erik and Nils, the time was ripe to take the next step.

Finn Erik and Nils embarked on a journey; to create their first feature film.

In northern part of Norway, on the edge of the arctic circle, is where their first feature film Dunderland was to be set. You will find the plot of the film here.

I was approached about coming onboard as a Production designer.I accepted. Needless to say I was oblivious to the work load that came with the territory.

The look of the film, the mood, the costumes, the set, was my responsibility.

8 weeks in subzero temperatures ( from -18 to -34 degrees celsius at the worst), a hotel room, and potatoes with every meal didn't make the task any easier.

However the superb crew did!

A fine selection of dedicated, hardworking people with the drive and a humble ambition of creating something relevant and unique. And an appetite for partying when we finally got some time off set!

The result is for you to judge when the film premières at cinemas all over Norway on the 6th of January.

While we wait for that day, here are a few pics to get you warmed up.

The following events takes place between the 2^nd of February and the 13^th of March. The summer shoots between the 25^th July to the 1^st of August.

The first public screening of the teaser will be at the Ramaskrik Film Festival on the 27th of October.

i phone snaps by yours truly. Other pictures by Fredrik Holmin

T-MICHAEL vs Jonas vs NotBent

2011-07-09T22:14:00.000+02:00

Say hello to Jonas.

Jonas is dancer. However he is more than that. His style and demeanor is unique. A well known face in Oslo.

Jonas is currently taking a BA in classical ballet at The Oslo National Academy of the Arts. In a year he will be out in the big world trying to make a living out of his pliés, tendus and arabesques. For his dance, Jonas takes inspiration from a lot of things, especially other art forms and fashion. "A good combination of these things can make great results", as he puts it. Jonas moonlights as choreographer for runway shows and works occasionally in front of the camera. He also writes the blog www.itj-boy.blogspot.com.

Getting to the point, I've always wanted to shoot Jonas in my clothing. I put the question to him. He was up for it.

I spoke to Bent Renè Synnevåg and presto, time scheduled for a shoot.

Elin, my assistent delivered the collection to the Bent's studio and assisted on the set.

My only instructions to Jonas was to style them as he pleased.

This is what they brought back.
Well dapper I say!

The perfect blend of Jonas's presence and Bent's eye for visual aesthetics.
Apropos visual aesthetics, Bent has been doing some stunning photo work for friend and architect Todd Saunders.

Ps. Look out for Jonas in my next short film at a later date. Much later.

Not quite riff raff...

2011-03-31T20:03:00.001+02:00

I did promise to get back in top gear and write about my undertakings for the last 8 months. So, first up.

A vibrant west coast city of Norway, 18 designers, one week, and numerous well chosen locations.

That's the recipe for Bergen design week's concept named Raff Design.

Raff Design took place between the 30th of August and the 4th of September.

Raff Design 2010's line up included, yours truly, Norwegian Rain, Siv Støldal, Hansen Garments, Kristian Aadnevik, Lars Tornøe, SVA Magazine, Grandpeople, Scandinavian Surface and various other creatives based in or from the vibrant city of Bergen.

The idea was to use existing spaces to showcase the works of the various designers. Clothing boutiques, bookshops, empty spaces at the world heritage buildings at Bryggen, a local bank, etc.

In this way, designers were presented to the public at large in a democratic sort of way. Instead of the closed sets usually reserved for the style and design conscious crowd, the week long design week was open to all and sundry.

In my shop space I presented Lars Tornøe's 'Copenhagen' chair.

For my presentation, I chose a sewage cleansing station with huge turbines right in the centre of bergen. This was to juxtapose my designs and present my work in a totally different ambience than than I would normally do.

It raised eyebrows and made pedestrians and cars driving by slow down or stop to take a closer look at the exhibition.

For Norwegian Rain, Alexander and I introduced some ruggedness into Lot333's beautiful shop.

Raff design 2011 is in the pipeline.

All pictures snapped by my iphone.

NORWEGIAN RAIN

T-MICHAEL

KRISTIAN AADNEVIK

HANSEN GARMENTS

LARS TORNØE AT T

Tempus fugit!

2011-03-20T17:59:00.006+01:00

Oh my, It's been a while since my last post.

Honestly I didn't think it's been that long.

While you wait for my next post, please check out my personal snapshots. A summary of the last 8 months or so.

I 'll be right back to write about my work and play...

My undertakings for the past months.

Laters.

www.norwegianrain.com

www.dunderland.com

www.notbent.com

http://lot333.wordpress.com

My second short film installment: ROUQUINE

2010-07-22T14:25:00.000+02:00

Rouquine is french for a redhead. The french theme in the film came about because of my interest in the french language. Meaning, quite simply that I'm taking a french language course. It just felt very natural to incorporate my everyday ongoings with my art.
I teamed up again with Finn Erik and Nils to create this film which is my second short film.
The film was shot over a 2 day period, 17th and 18th October 2009.
The ambience of the short is abstract, featuring a writer...The rest you will have to figure out for yourself and interpret it as you see fit.
I will like to thank everyone that was involved in every aspect of the film making process.
Merci beaucoup!

Watch the film here.

All images by Bent Renè Synnevåg.

'Sensory perceptions based on growth'. Norwegian Rain at White Show, Milan

2010-06-26T15:55:00.001+02:00

Norwegian Rain, my side project together with Alexander Helle, was among the shortlist of designers exhibiting at White Homme Basement in Milan last week.
It's a 3 day fashion trade show with a fresh and innovative approach to fashion business.
I arrived at Malpensa Airport on friday, a day after Alexander. My luggage however arrived a day later on saturday around 11pm. This is the second time this year and at the same Airport!

We decided to conceptualize the installation at the 'stand'.( ...more like a space with 2 adjoining rooms. A bunker from the WW2. Brilliant!) on sensory perceptions based on growth. Evolving the installation over the three day period.

Below is the result of our stand where we presented 'Norwegian Rain, collection number 2'.

SENSORY PERCEPTIONS BASED ON GROWTH

NORWEGIAN RAIN's stand at the White Show in Milan evolved during the 3 day period of the fair.

Down in the basement, T-MICHAEL ( bespoke tailor/ designer) and Alexander Helle ( creative director) decided to create a space that reflected their thoughts and ideas. A space that they hoped would have a pleasant effect on the visitors. Pulling them out of the stressful buying process and transporting them into a realm based on dreams and reality. A space that meant that the duo would enjoy the time in the basement rather than being stuck down below.

Visitors may have experienced a quirky albeit pleasant room deep down in the bunker.

Drops of inspiration... Probably not what you would expect from a rainwear maker.

20th-22nd June NORWEGIAN RAIN exhibited at White Homme Basement. A fashion trade fair in Milan.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Stylistic men including Bob Marley without his locks. Dapper!

2010-04-26T00:56:00.000+02:00

T-MICHAEL vs SVA IN MOTION

2010-02-26T14:02:00.001+01:00

SVA IN MOTION is a web-based concept for all Scandinavian fashion films and high quality editorial work. Further reading here.
It's a creation of Svein Bringestad Bringsdal, who also created SVA MAGAZINE. Sva Magazine is a fashion window from Scandinavia) that previews fashion, photography and design. The magazine is distributed internationally.
My animation 'Amalie' is presented on their website and is also being screened at their installations at Steen og Strøm in Oslo. Check out Karen Gjelsvik's illustrations too!

Current issue of Sva Magazine (#3), is out now and next issue (#4), will be out on the 8th of April.

Get a copy will you!

Come Full Circle at Minimalen Short Film Festival

2010-02-24T19:22:00.010+01:00

Come full circle has been shortlisted out of many short films and will be screened at the Minimalen short film festival sunday 7th march. 39 shorts were chosen out of the 151 films that were submitted. Details here.

Come Full Circle is a short film that I produced, co wrote and styled. Directed by Finn Erik and Nils. It was shown at The Norwegian Short Film Festival June last year and at Bergen Cinema last october.

About Minimalen Short Film Festival

Minimalen is an annual, independent short film event, covering new international releases and retrospectives, as well as premiere screenings of new Nordic and Norwegian shorts.

Based in the attractive old town of Trondheim, Norway, Minimalen came to life in 1988.

Over five days in March each year, Minimalen screens around 160 shorts, roughly divided into three sections: Nordic and Norwegian competitions, International panoramas, and special programmes. Read more here.

The film can be viewed here.

SHOES!!

2010-02-13T01:29:00.003+01:00

THE T LACE

THE T CHUKKA

THE T CHELSEA

Shoes available at T-MICHAEL BERGEN( skostredet 9a), T-MICHAEL OSLO( kirkegata 20)

and www.t-michael.com

Photos: www.notbent.com

T-MICHAEL SHOE LAUNCH OSLO, 3rd Feb

2010-02-01T21:32:00.001+01:00

I'll be launching my first shoe collection this wednesday the 3rd of February.
1 shoe last, 3 styles and 5 colour combinations. It has been a long journey... I'll come back to that later.
Ridehuset in Oslo, Norway will be the venue. Tord Gustavsen will be spoiling us with a private concert.
Hope to see you all there.

The TLACE. 5 hole lace up derby style shoe based on one sexy shoe last. Blake construction, vegetable tanned full grain grainy leather and hand finished in Portugal.

PHOTO: Bent René Synnevåg

T-MICHAEL VS SHIGEO FUKUDA

2010-01-12T20:50:00.005+01:00

RIP Shigeo Fukuda

Japanese designer, Mr Shigeo Fukuda was a prolific, playful and a well renowned graphic/ poster artist. He was also a sculptor and a trompe l'oeil artist. More of the man and his work here.

I was introduced to him by Bent rené synnevåg, a friend of mine. Bent is also a photographer. He translates all my designs and projects into images.
Bent showed up with his moleskine jotter and presented me with the ideas for the 2010 collection shoot.

He had a sketch of this poster and the name of the maestro.

I did some reading on the man and we decided to shoot
the collection based on this poster.

Friends and friends of friends are rounded up (we do that a lot, since there are not many models in Bergen)

By this time Mr Fukuda had passed away. So it turned out to be a well fitting homage and tribute to the man and master.

The images that follow is my homage and tribute to Mr Fukuda, featuring my 2010 collection.

Introducing Snorre Martinsen- art director at mkbergen, Daniel Karlsen- jack of all trades and Henning Severud- http://www.myspace.com/telephonesmusic as 'top models'.

Click for large size
Idea and images by Bent René Synevaag
Location: Skostredet, Bergen

French speaking Singer Getaway

2010-01-11T20:19:00.002+01:00

The Singer Getaway and the Office carrier has been profiled by www.luxury-design.com. C'est magnifique!
For all you francophones, read the article here.
Anglophones, don't despair, an English version will be posted shortly.

A bientôt.

T-MICHAEL

My foul-weather friend

2010-01-09T13:09:00.023+01:00

Business student Alexander Helle, had an exchange year in Milan where he lived in a collective.

It changed his life.

The realization that his chosen path was way too sobering compared to his artistic and creative flatmates got him pondering.

He started cracking his analytic mind. 6050 rainy days clocked in his native city bergen led to a watershed.

Stylistic raincoats for men!

Alexander found me at my Tailoring studio in Skostredet, Bergen ( I've clocked 4536 days myself!). After an initial healthy dose of sceptism from my side, I joined forces with Alexander.

I drafted the patterns, handcrafted the prototypes, fittings, re design, more fittings...

We shopped around and sourced in fabrics from a reputable Japanese fabric manufacturer and before long Norwegian Rain raincoats were born.

Raincoats for men based on sartorial techniques and heritage. That actually keeps you dry!

The Raincho came to life at the café situated at the crossing of Rue Etienne Marcel and Rue Montmartre. Cafe Etienne Marcel, thanks for the serviettes.

Grandpeople are fully onboard and they create the visual profile. They know their stuff!

We just didn't want to get caught out in the rain again! Do you?

All pictures by Bent Renè Synnevåg
Click for full size

The Singer Getaway makes new friends

2009-11-12T12:18:00.010+01:00

The Singer Getaway and The Office carrier has been making friends across the internet. Very, very exciting.
Thanks to all new friends out there. I'm not alone.
For all those enquiries about where to get one, the bags can purchased here. I WANT ONE

pictures: Bent Renè Synnevåg

http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/11/bag-talk-t-michael/

http://www.selectism.com/news/2009/11/11/the-singer-getaway-weekender-bag/
http://limitedhype.com/2009/11/t-michael-singer-getaway-bag/
http://emelycatherina.blogspot.com/2009/11/singer-getaway.html
http://thachroniclez.blogspot.com/2009/11/bag-talk-t-michael.html
http://ontfront.blogspot.com/2009/11/t-michael-bag.html
http://tomasito.hyves.nl/blog/28491788/T_Michael_bag/-5xi/
http://www.dreamteam89.com/2009/11/t-michael-singer-getaway-weekend-bag.html
http://www.cavinyc.com/blog/?p=406

Ps. Armando promises delivery first week in December. I can't contain myself. shoooeees!!

2009-11-05T19:29:00.011+01:00

COME FULL CIRCLE

My short film premieres at a public cinema today!
Come full circle is my first short film. I wrote, and produced this 6 minute 35mm film.
It premiered at the Grimstad short film festival June this year.
It's surrealistic dream-like sequence that pulls you out of your everyday configuration and into a visually mesmerizing state.
( I hope...) Don't take my word for it, find out for yourself!
It's directed and shot by Finn Erik and Nils who also co wrote.

Come Full Circle will be shown before all screenings of Sin Nombre at Bergen Kino. Sin Nombre premieres at Bergen Kino friday, 6th of November at 6.30pm. Check out Bergen kino's website for further screenings.

Watch the film here. Password: stetoskop

Offspring one: The Singer Getaway!

2009-10-31T18:28:00.012+01:00

In my last posting I presented the Dale Sko Hack and promised to further present you with the first offspring.

After experiencing shoe hacking at Dale, it felt natural to apply my newly acquired skills in the creation of my own shoes. A shoe that keeps me well dressed in a casual sort of way.

I also thought of taking it further to include bags.

I've always wanted a weekend carrier that transcended the simple task of transporting my travelling items. A bag that offers more in terms of design, function and quality.

So, today, I present you with the first offspring:

The SINGER GETAWAY, a weekend carry all.

Inspired by the curvy, lush and the ever so reliable vintage sewing machine.

The whole idea is....

A weekend away, promises of adventure, decadence, delight and anything that tickles your fancy.

Depart in style with your favourite tipple well tucked away.

Roomy enough for your crispy shirts and your well chosen outfits.

It comes with detachable handle straps, convertible hardtop with a champagne carrier and fits perfectly in the overhead compartments!

Designed in Skostredet, handcrafted in Portugal and made out of vegetable tanned leather.

They come in 3 colourways; British racing green, Oxblood and Ebony.

Bringing out the rock star in you!

More images here

All pictures by Bent Renè Synnevåg

The Dale Sko Hack's offspring one

2009-10-14T01:58:00.009+02:00

I'll be presenting my first offspring from The Dale Sko Hack in my next posting. However first things first.

What is The Dale Sko Hack?

The Dale Sko Hack was a three day workshop and design project endeavouring to develop new interfaces between designer and producer in an effort to evolve small scale production methods, save work places and develop skills within small scale shoe production.
Existing manufacturing facilities and techniques are hacked into to create new exciting products.
The Dale Sko Hack, curated by Otto Von Busch, took place at Dale shoe factory three years ago.
Located on the west coast of norway by the beautiful fjords, right next to Transplant.

Otto Von Busch managed to assemble an impressive line up of Norwegian designers to participate at the shoehack. Arne-Carlos, Katulla, T-Michael, Siv Støldal and her then assistant, Siri Johansen. The project was documented by photographer Bent Renè Synnevåg.

The Dale Sko Hack was awarded Special Prize Fashion Fashion Theory: European Fashion Award 2008.

View otto's pecha kucha sydney presentation here

Otto rules!

See you here at the next posting!

Not another one!

2009-10-07T23:46:00.005+02:00

Greetings all.
I know what you are thinking. Or rather, I know what I would be thinking. Too many blogs as there is already, what do we need another one for?
Well, we don't need another one and I won't hold it against you if you don't visit my blog. Honest.

This blog will reflect work and play. Which in my case intertwines.
I intend to drop on this site various findings, bits and bobs, and projects I'm working on or have worked on.
A sort of a mood board.
A summary of items that has triggered that feeling of exuberance in me.
I'm bursting at the seams already. I need to share my excitement!