Obscur

From Helsingborg in the south of Sweden, designer Richard Söderberg.  Söderberg is an immensely talented young designer from Sweden whose label is called Obscur (previously “Macabre”). He designs his edgy pieces using a basic dark color palette infused with mass amounts of well constructed creativity. Obscur exemplifies impeccably executed, edgy yet minimal designs. His design palette tends to incorporate muted color tones and draped silhouettes that are simplistic while still remaining edgy. Obscur is a line of intrigue, and it cleverly balances subtle quirks with a street savvy tone.

Söderberg is extremely low profile which makes finding information on both him and his line a difficult task. Both his line and work ethic seem to portray the archetype of obscurity.

Fashion Blog “Frillr” was lucky enough to catch the designer for an interview:

Söderberg: “I have tried to work towards something a bit more wearable. I’m putting more effort into every garment and at the same time trying to see the whole. I mostly make dark clothes but I don’t strengthen the image of darkness with my styling (at least I’m trying not to). And whenever I make a light collection I try to make it more dark through precise style changes. The technical construction is always in development. I feel I’m in constant development and the more I work with different fabrics the more I get to know them and can use their full potential.

Frillr: “So you’ll stop doing some of the very avant-garde stuff?”

Söderberg: “No, I’m trying to mix the avant-garde with wearable. Or that is what I will try and do.”

At the young age of 23 Richard Söderberg is already being compared to fashion geniuses such as Ann Demeulemeester. While the designer admits that she is one of his biggest influences he also discussed finding inspirations in both Rick Owens and Number 9 while still keeping an “individual Spirit.”

We are so happy to have Obscur for out SS10 collection at Bonnie&Clyde’s and we are sure you will all be extremely appreciative as well…