Behind the Seams
Maison Me
The Fall Collection of Maison Me has officially arrived and we caught up with designer Karolina Petersson, formerly of Celine, Jill Stuart and Theory, about her inspiration and what makes the collection unique.
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- Victoria Will
What was the inspiration behind the Fall collection?
I was inspired by the photo book “I Like to Eat Right on the Dirt” by Danny Lyons, my childhood Swedish winters and my son Leo and his friends.
What are a few of your favorite pieces and why?
The puffer vest is closest to my heart as it’s a reproduction of the vest I had as a child. It was given to me by my uncle who lived in the French Alps and skiied professionally. My parents saved it and now my son Leo wears it! I also particularly love the wide legged pants in blush corduroy with the rust checked frill collar blouse and the teddy coat! I wish I had that outfit in my size! And the striped jersey polos.
I was inspired by the photo book “I Like to Eat Right on the Dirt” by Danny Lyons, my childhood Swedish winters and my son Leo and his friends.
What are a few of your favorite pieces and why?
The puffer vest is closest to my heart as it’s a reproduction of the vest I had as a child. It was given to me by my uncle who lived in the French Alps and skiied professionally. My parents saved it and now my son Leo wears it! I also particularly love the wide legged pants in blush corduroy with the rust checked frill collar blouse and the teddy coat! I wish I had that outfit in my size! And the striped jersey polos.
Can you speak to the palette and why you chose the shades that you did?
I love soft shades of blush, sage, blues and rust and how they complement classics like navy, white and grey.
The collection is not only beautiful, but functional! What are some ways that pieces were designed to work for children?
The collection is designed with play in mind, so I gravitated towards comfortable and not too precious materials. There are leggings with an attached skirt for quick, easy dressing and a jacket in knitted jersey for a put together look that makes mum happy but is also comfortable to play in.
I love soft shades of blush, sage, blues and rust and how they complement classics like navy, white and grey.
The collection is not only beautiful, but functional! What are some ways that pieces were designed to work for children?
The collection is designed with play in mind, so I gravitated towards comfortable and not too precious materials. There are leggings with an attached skirt for quick, easy dressing and a jacket in knitted jersey for a put together look that makes mum happy but is also comfortable to play in.
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