"Dots are encounters" we say, and we mean it. It is first of all encounters with people, but also encounters with the small delights of everyday life. As with lovely brands; of those who have a story, and who have an idea. And we have a house full of them! Now you meet the first of them, may we introduce: Diana Orving.
Diana Orving is a Swedish fashion brand that bears the name of its founder, the talented designer Diana Orving. It is appropriate to call a woman an artist, so with the idea that form, usability and aesthetics meet in her clothes. When looking for characteristics of Diana's style, perhaps the words movement, lightness and organicity best describe the innermost parts of the clothes. Therefore, it is not difficult to believe that the design of Diana, who enjoyed dancing, is strongly and primarily guided by an understanding of the human body and its movements. Instead of drawn sketches, Diana's creations are created by experimenting on the body, using various folding techniques. You certainly won't be surprised when we tell you that the prints in the collections are entirely the woman's own handwriting.
The self-taught designer's skills have not gone unnoticed by the world, as evidenced not only by Vogue's quotes but also by the Swedish Elle magazine's Designer of the Year 2017 award. When you slip into a kimono designed by Diana or let a dress with narrow shoulders fall heavily on your shoulders, you understand what the Diana Orving buzz is all about. The garment is airy at the same time, and follows the lines of the body at the same time. Just as you would expect from a perfect wardrobe treasure: it lifts the mind a little higher, and straightens the posture.
In the Dots selection, the Diana Orving collection is represented by a few kimonos, dresses and shirts chosen with special love. A handful of these treasures are reserved for stock at a time - so be quick if you share our love of flowing fabrics! If you would like to take home these beauties (or perhaps something else from our selection) with a small discount, you should listen up now! Our friend Stella's blog has a word or two of the memoirs of a genuine Dots fan, as well as a discount code that gives you a -20% discount in our online store and in stores. You should visit the village soon, the discount code is valid until Thursday 4.5!
Photos: 2. Diana Orving / 3. Keen Stockholm / 1 & 4. Dots own camera