basic stitch

September 2023

 

BASIC STITCH was a fashion show that not only showcased clothes, but also an examination of clothes and fashion – about what else this holds. What is the value of craftsmanship, the value of time, the value of nostalgia? How do we actually relate to
the? And is it really changing or are we standing still?

 

BASIC STITCH explored the questions we ask ourselves about clothing production, local production andcommunity, as well as highlight the need to take care of something and the value this has in itself. The piece wanted to create an associative space open to interpretation, which contained both a nostalgic and serious lingering, at the same time as it aimed to be
entertaining, abstracted and absurd. The piece used clothes designed and sewn by Tiger Konfeksjon, Trokofa andA.Mendelssohn and Sønner’s ‘Basic Stitch’ is a fashion show – a little out of the ordinary.

 

There were a total of three clothing factories with Jewish owners in Trondheim and a large number Jewish shops right up until the 60s-80s in the old Jewish quarter Nerbyen. In addition to the three ready-made factories, there were several of these shops that sewed and produced own clothes for sale. There are these stories and original clothes from them
the shops and factories the show is built around.

BASIC STITCH took place in the fashion house Bogart.Cosmo, which is owned by the descendants of H.KLein and Tiger clothing factory.

Concept and direction : Natali Abrahamsen Garner
and Ingri Enger Damon.

Music composed and produced by Natali Abrahamsen Garner

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Scenograf: Berit Haltvik With

 

Bogart.Cosmo. Trondheim

Dancers: 
Marie Rechsteiner
Michael Aspli
Valentina Martinez Mariscal
Siri Gjære
Heida Johannesdottir Mobeck
Ingri Enger Damon

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Music: Natali Abrahamsen Garner 

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Producer: Hilde Knedal Andersen

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Photos : Adresavisen

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