Today I’m back in Stockholm to attend some events, catch up with friends and family, but the main reason for my visit is Fashion Week Stockholm which begins on Sunday (odd day if you ask me). To see what’s going on behind the scenes you can check my Instastories and I’ll eventually do a recap of what Stockholm has to offer. When it comes to fashion, Sweden has a lot to offer, although our best known brands (such as ACNE Studios) haven’t shown any collections here since I don’t know when and H&M, Filippa K, CMMN, among other brands aren’t showing here either. But there are numerous up and coming as well as established brands whose shows I’m looking forward to!
Coming back to Stockholm Fashion Week is somewhat of a milestone in my personal life. 10 years ago when I worked as a fashion editor and later on with PR I used to frequent these shows and always had front row seats. The reasons why it’s a huge personal achievement to be back where it all began can be read in this post where I talk about my life during the last 8 years or so and despite having been to fashion weeks in both Paris and London after getting sober and will do the Big Four (London, Milan, Paris & New York) in the summer this is the most important one to me on a personal level.
Of course I’ll wear as much Swedish design as possible during fashion week and this outfit featuring all the colors I already snapped up during LFWM (greens, pastels, orange) from KHND Studios is one of them. I’m proud to be wearing their stuff as they’re not as known in Sweden as they are abroad, despite their Swedish origin. We actually have a saying in Sweden (well not really a saying, more of a statement) which goes “You got to be make it big abroad first to be able to make it big in Sweden”. I guess that applies to both KHND and me. This way I feel we’re both going back to our roots.
I also realized this is probably the first photo shoot with some of Stockholm in the background. The city is basically built on islands and surrounded by water. A reference to “Venice of the North” is often used and is correct if you want my opinion, although some Dutch people might argue with me about that. The building behind me in the last two pics is the City Hall where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held every year with all the Nobel Laureates and other prominent guests. Somehow I went from fashion week talk to being the ultimate tourist in my home town. With that said, I’ll leave you with the comfort of my Instagram (@thomasfalkenstedt) and all the coverage I will put up there in my Instastories. (And just because I know some people, like my dad (sorry dad), don’t know what that is, it’s the round icon with people’s names on it on the top of your Instagram. Welcome to discover a part of Instagram if you already weren’t aware of this fact) 🙂
Jacket & cargo pants: KHND Studios
Hat, top and sneakers: H&M
Photographer: Kristoffer Broberg
Char
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 03:13 PMI neee to travel more during Fashion Weeks! I am missing out on all the good stuff! You looked great!
Rametidrizi
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 04:06 PMSuch a lovely post man!!
Keep it up!
Greetings
Charissa
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 04:20 PMIn love with the bits of Stockholm on the background! I hope you’ll have lots of fun at Stockholm Fashionweek. Don’t be nervous, just be your fabulous self and rock it. Can’t wait to see your actual FW-outfits and hear all about it.
XO Charissa – http://www.ladygoldapple.com
Anthony @oh_anthonio
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 06:02 PMI’m super in love with that jacket and i love this color palette! You’re going to have a great time at the shows and I’m looking forward to catching your stories!
Jo
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 06:03 PMI love this look on you! The neutral palette with the pop of orange looks so rad together. Hope you have an awesome time at Stockholm Fashion Week!
xo, Jo
http://www.cutandchic.com
Jordan Chapman
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 06:06 PMI love your style! Can you please come teach my dad and brother how to dress?! I can’t wait to see what Stockholm FW was like, it’s such a gorgeous city! It’s cool to hear how you’re coming back full circle this year, now being on the other side of blogging, over PR. I’m sure it’ll be loads of fun!
Jordan xx
http://www.thehatlogic.com
Thorton Paul
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 06:50 PMI need to be out there man, this sounds to dope
Jo
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 07:03 PMI really love this post as you showed us parts of Stockholm through your pictures. What can I say, Stockholm has won my heart. I am so happy you are back to this gorgeous city – your happy place. Green, pastels and orange are perfect combo even though I wish I could look as good as you in orange. You truly have the best men’s style. Can’t wait to see more of Stockholm Fashion Week through your Instastories, my love.
Love,
Jo
Mariann yip
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 07:29 PMI love that you have so much Swedish pride and support Sweden brands! I also think the colors of the outfit go perfectly together and definitely make you stand out since so many people stick with neutrals.
Atsuna Matsui
Thursday January 26th, 2017 at 10:08 PMI recently just saw this post of your outfit on your Instagram! I really love how you style complementing colors so well!! It’s so appealing to the eye and I think it’s a gift you have. 😉
http://www.atsunamatsui.com
michelle
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 12:47 AMLove this look – the orange and green are so good together! And I want to see more smiling pics of you! I always brood a lot in photos thou LOL.
XO
http://www.lehoarder.com/
Kate Tik
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 02:51 AMI love that you are going back home with a sense of accomplishment. So amazing that you got to experience fashion week first hand!
Iliana
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 03:17 AMStockholm looks beautiful!
As for your outfit, I love the peach tones, they compliment you very well. My favorite is that jacket ?
Stephanie
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 03:18 AMI really hope you enjoy your time in Stockholm! It looks like such a beautiful place, and it’s really neat that you can look at your visit as an accomplishment in a special sort of way! You’ve achieved so much over the past few years, hon! I really am proud of you! I also totally love these photos! The colors blend perfectly together!
Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com
Jennifer Quattrucci
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 03:43 AMI have to tell you, although I think you know , that I simply can not get enough of your instastories and the blog posts in your archives. The way you’ve grown both professionally and personally is both inspiring and extremely commendable. I adore the styling of your ACME clothes , especially the beautiful colors here. So flawless and flattering , although I’ve never seen you in anything that wasn’t tremendously appealing. I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing all about Stockholm and also I want to thank you for giving me someone to look up to. You are extraordinary.
Leila D.
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 05:46 AMLove the color combination and such a beautiful place for a photo shoot. Can’t wait to see your posts from Fashion Week and I’m glad my dad isn’t the only one who doesn’t know what an instastory is lmao 🙂
http://Www.leilad.com
Cece Lam
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 08:03 AMI’m so proud of your success, Thomas!!!! We are with you at your every milestone achievement. Don’t forget the little people! 🙂
Aleksandra Ladygin
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 03:57 PMFashion Week is really good chance to travel! I will definetely check your Instastories! Adore your photos – looks so professional, good work!
Luke Ross
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 04:11 PMWhat a homecoming for you Thomas! If I have said it once, I’ll say it again, I love how much you champion homegrown talent and bring them to a international platform! I have to get out there someday, that backdrop is as gorgeous as your outfit!
wanderlustts
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 04:14 PMWish i could attend fashion week once in my life! Your life seems so exciting I can’t believe you even went to the one in Paris! Can’t wait to see all the goodies and adventure you get yourself into on your instagram / instastory hehe. Hope you have an amazing time there!! Don’t party too hard haha
Wanderlustts
http://www.wanderlustts.com
Lauren
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 04:59 PMI hope you have an amazing time at fashion week! I can’t believe you get to travel to all of those, that’s so much fun 🙂 Congrats on all of your accomplishments!
Xx,
Lauren // http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
Bryanna
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 06:11 PMKHND Studios seems to have some amazing stuff. Obsessed with your jacket and I love how you styled it with that orange beanie! Such a great look. Plus, that background is just incredible! Seriously, I’m moving…
xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch
Candace
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 07:07 PMCan’t wait to see all your coverage from Stockholm Fashion Week. I look forward to being inspired! It is quite a beautiful background 🙂
http://www.thebeautybeau.com/
Eva
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 09:35 PMhello THOMAS!!
You’re so cute dear, that look with the beanie.
I’m waiting for the pictures from the SFW .)
kisses
Eva
http://www.themermaidfashion.com
diana
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 10:37 PMI love that you are supporting local brands, they definitely appreciate it too. I have couple designer friends and when I wore their pieces for NYFW, SFW they loved to see my street style photos. I think it is awesome that you keep going in your Fashion adventure even you had some hard stories in your life.
Yasmin
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 11:20 PMI bet it is a huge achievement coming back to this event! Love the look with the pops of orange. And Stockholm behind you looks absolutely gorgeous. It’s always nice to represent your country’s brands because it’s a chance to show your pride. Enjoy Stockholm Fashion Week!
xx Yasmin
http://banglesandbungalows.com
Jessica
Friday January 27th, 2017 at 11:49 PMFashion Week in Stockholm sounds amazing! I go to the shows in New York, but to travel to see the others would be amazing. xo, Jessica thisseasonsgold.com
Samantha Mariko
Saturday January 28th, 2017 at 12:33 AMI love the view of Stockholm in the background of these photos, and also how you incorporated Swedish brands/ designs in your outfits for Fashion Week 🙂 The inner orange detail adds a subtle pop of color and it’s very sophisticated! I hope you’re enjoying all the shows, it sounds fun! 🙂
http://www.samanthamariko.com
Maggie
Saturday January 28th, 2017 at 07:35 AMIt’s so nice to see Stockholm in the background! I think it’s amazing that you’re supporting Swedish brands for Fashion Week. It’s seriously a dream to attend any Fashion Week, but I have high hopes for Paris one day! You’ve come so far and all the best to you!
xoxo,
Maggie S.
❤Clothestomidnight.com
Eric k
Saturday January 28th, 2017 at 05:18 PMThis style I have to say, I am a big fan. You are looking so good buddy. I will Definitely have to visit Stockholm one day. This is amazing achievement to be able to be part of local brands and backstage. I really can explain how I ma looking forward for you to be in NYC for NYFW so we catch up finally.
Thank you for sharing buddy
http://www.erickfashion.com
Morgan Klein
Saturday January 28th, 2017 at 09:38 PMSeriously one of my favorite outfits! That orange hat and those green pants are amazing!!!
Camille
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 12:57 AMYour city is absolutely beautiful!! I vote you take more pictures in front of that background 🙂
Christine Kong
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 03:39 AMI’ve been enjoying your updates on all the fashion shows you’re attending and you’ve come such a long way. So proud of you and love all these shots of Stockholm in the back. I definitely need to visit especially if it’s like the Venice of the north. Adore your forest green pants and the trench. Your style is amazing and you’re going to rock it during the shows. Xoxo, Christine
http://dailykongfidence.com/
Jenelle
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 05:42 AMYESS!!! Please shoot and share more around the city! I love being able to see other cities in this context. Swedish designers are always my favourite, I suppose somehow channeling a distant heritage in me. Of course, I love to wear Acne and a few other well known brands, so it is always exciting to see the lesser known brands during fashion week. Looking forward to your coverage!!
xx Jenelle
http://www.inspiringwit.com
Miki
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 07:45 AMFirst off, I love your outfit. the bright colored beanie is just awesome! I didn’t know ACNE studios was from Sweden. Such a shame that all those big names don’t show in Sweden, but I know most of the designers who make it big in Toronto, like Mackage, end up showing at one of the IMG ones. I haven’t been to fashion week for a few seasons now, but also used to work in fashion in branding and sponsorship. Funny enough, I forgot I had an invite to a party for Mens Fashion Week in Paris and missed it while I was there on vacation. I haven’t booked a flight for NYFW yet, but seeing how I’m back in the field as a personal style and travel blogger, I think I will probably attend the shows I’ve RSVPd to. I hope you have an amazing time and can’t wait to see the outfits and hear about you experience this season.
Xo,
Miki
http://mikialamode.com
marcy
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 11:28 AMYou are so lucky to be able to assist the FW of the bigger cities!!!! So jealous Thomas 🙂
I have always been a fan of Acne studios and didn’t knew they were from Stockholm so thanks for sharing that.
Really love the city background in your pics.
Enjoy the shows!!
Love
Marcy
Thai Lam
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 02:04 PMI am actually not a big fan of orange as a color but the whole combination is so on point!
Sharon Wu
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 11:30 PMOkay I have to be honest with you, I actually don’t usually like orange… but you are rocking it Thomas!!! You’re so lucky you get to go to all these fashion week events. I’m so jealous… Meanwhile I’m stuck here in LA swooning over your photos <3 I guess it's not so bad afterall hehe xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/before-spring-flowers-bloom/
Dom
Sunday January 29th, 2017 at 11:33 PMWow Tommy! You are rocking this outfit! I love how the colors look on you! I’m happy your home for fashion week and that you get some time to catch up with friends and loved ones. Looking forward to seeing what other amazing outfits you will rock in the month to come! Hope you are well.
All my love,
Dom
Gina Diaz
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 01:10 AMI love this styling so much, and the colors! You look so awesome as always and the pictures are so beautiful and impressive. Just by looking at your pictures, I feel in love with Stockholm and hope to visit one day. Hope you had a wonderful weekend, Thomas!
Xx, Gina
http://www.artsyrunway.com
Laurelle
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 05:58 AMOh, I love seeing the city in the background! It and the water are lovely! And I love the colors you’re wearing!! Also, congrats again on your amazing achievements, especially personally with overcoming so much and achieving sobriety!! Celebrate every little victory and all the milestones!! I hope you do come to NYFW!!! I love near NYC and would love to meet in person!
-Laurelle
http://www.bellebylaurelle.com
Deddeh Howard
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 06:56 AMYou look so colorful!! I am loving it and oh that pants is so great on you. Green is my favorite babe?
Jen
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 07:51 AMThat orange and green look so great together. I especially LOVE that photo of you smiling!!! I love how you always support your Swedish brands. It shows your support and love for your country and who you are as an individual as well. Stockholm looks so beautiful and I would love to visit one day!! Right now I will just enjoy the photos through you Thomas!
Lolita Mas
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 10:10 AMSuch a stunning place! I need to pay a visit there!
Martin (Ebylife)
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 11:32 AMIt’s great that you support Sweden’s brands and local industries. It’s not hard to see why with this outfit that you’re sporting Thomas. I hope you had a fantastic time at Fashion Week Stockholm! As always, thanks so much for sharing!
Darya
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 03:48 PMThis city looks so great! Need to visit it one day <3 hope you had a great time and thanks for this post dear ^^
http://www.thebloomingbouquetstyle.com
Manda
Monday January 30th, 2017 at 09:50 PMYay! I adore the pants you wearing and just the color combo in general! I hope you have such a great time at fashion week there! It’s so awesome you’re attending!
Manda | http://EvocativelyChosen.com
Lily Rose
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 12:23 AMI’m jealous that you can easily do the big four. Have so much fun at fashion week. Love your outfit here, green is the color of the year, and I love the green and orange together. I’m sad we are not seeing ACNE studios there this time, I’m a fan of theirs.
-Lily from With Love Lily Rose
LAFOTKA
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 12:23 AMSuch a gorgeous shoot and love the city backdrop! Also – hope you have an amazing time at FW if you end up going to shows and events!
Can’t wait to see pics x
shalini
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 12:48 AMThomas you are always so fab! I love that you are in Stockholm for fashion week. I am eagerly waiting for NYFW as well. Hope it is a great time and you rock all your cool outfits. xx shalini http://www.styledevotee.com
Jacqueline
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 03:06 AMI love that you featured Stockholm in this post. It looks absolutely amazing! Love the subtle hints of color in your outfit. Can’t wait to follow along in your IG stories!
Tania
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 03:42 AMI’ve always wanted to visit Stockholm because it just seems like such a stylish place. In fact, the my favorite fashion blog back in the day (before fashion bloggers were even a thing) was Stockholm Street Style! I would regularly comb that site for inspiration. I love that you’ve finally shown us a bit more of the actual city you live in. Also loving those jogger pants you’ve got on!
xx freshfizzle
Natasha du Chen
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 10:14 AMEnjoy your Stockholm fashion week. love this look on you!
Open Kloset By Karina
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 12:54 PMHey Thomas,
How are you?
That green Pants and with the Orange Beanie are super Cool:) Stockholm is Beautiful:) Love it So Much:) Love Your Smile:)
Happy Tuesday Thomas:)
Love Open Kloset By Karina
Kusum
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 08:14 PMHahaha from Fashion week to Ultimate tourist, love it! First off, I am so jealous that you are going to every hip fashion week this year, I will just live vicariously through your pictures and posts. Secondly, the more I read your posts, the more you make me want to visit Stockholm. And finally, love what you are wearing, the color combination is just so rad. Enjoy all your fashion week adventures 🙂
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
Ana Vukosavljevic
Tuesday January 31st, 2017 at 08:50 PMCant wait to see your reports from fw!
Loved this outfit
Josie
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 12:49 AMI love this look Thomas and think the 3 colours blend really well together! I love Sweden design! Is there anything you guys do wrong?! Nope , don’t think so!
I love the pictures you have taken because of the scenery behind. Stockholm is such a beautiful city! I hope I can visit done day!
Bisous, Josie
http://www.petiteandbold.com
Rachel Holliday
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 04:42 AMI had no idea that Stockholm was built on islands- that’s really interesting! It certainly does make a very beautiful background to all your photos and I adore how your hat compliments the lining of your coat. Swedish fashion week sounds amazing- I think that Swedes have the best aesthetics 🙂 Have the best time and looking forward to reading about it!
Rachel xx
http://www.thedailyluxe.net
Jenn Hanft
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 04:49 AMStockholm is definitely a place on my bucket list of places to travel to! I’m sure it’s a beautiful place to explore. Hope you have fun at the upcoming events and then fashion week. I agree that it’s super odd that it starts on a Sunday lol! But I’m sure it’ll be wonderful nonetheless. I love this pop of orange! Super cool that you got to wear something from KNHD! I think this is the perfect shade of orange, vibrant but not totally loud. It really compliments you well too! Can’t wait to hear more about your experience this upcoming weeks.
XO Jenn
http://www.jennsemble.com
Maryam
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 05:23 AMThis outfit is definitely one of my favorites. I really like the pop of orange. Hope you are enjoying fashion week.
xo, Maryam
http://www.glamandposh.com
gracie
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 02:50 PMI love this look on you ! The pop of orange is great on the neutral ! And the pants are super fun ! Enjoy Fashion Week I am headed to NYC next week for my first fashion week and cannot wait 🙂
xx, gracie
snappedbygracie.com
Aimara
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 04:36 PMI love this look Thomas! These pics are so pretty! I’ve always wanted to visit Sweden!
Enjoy yourself! So much fun to get to go to FW!
XO
Aimara
http://www.waysofstyle.com
Jessie
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 04:54 PMI love your pants Thomas! Love how you match it with a stylish hoodie! Love this whole combo! Setting the trend for sure!
Xx, Jessie
http://www.4evajessie.com
Kayla Amadasun
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 08:56 PMYou look awesome as always! I am definitely love the color palette for this outfit. I can only imagine what amazing designers and fashion you get to see for Stockholm Fashion Week! 🙂
Danielle
Wednesday February 1st, 2017 at 10:15 PMLove that you were on location for this shoot! And killing it in this fun orange! Hope fashion week is a blast, as I’m sure it will be!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Tandya
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 03:13 AMHave fun at fashion week! Such a beautiful accomplishment! Many congratulations to you! You defied the odds and ended up on top! I love this outfit you are wearing! The orange beanie is the icing on the cake!
Katya Bychkova
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 03:48 AMThat’s such a cute outfit for the shows! I bet you get photographed by street photographers all the time! I would totally place this look into the “best looks of the fashion week” section!
Hadasah
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 05:22 AMDear Thomas,
So glad you are in Stockholm to visit Fashion Week Stockholm!!! Can’t wait for that recap of what Stockholm has to offer 🙂 Seriously loving every single photo of yours!!!
xoxo
samira
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 05:50 AMsuch a great post thomas! love all your shots 🙂
xo, samira
http://www.leathertolunch.com
Sarah
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 10:29 AMStockholm looks gorgeous, it is a city I would love to visit one day. I am sure you are enjoying being back home, especially for Fashion Week. I will be keeping an eye out for your Instagram Stories too. I love what you’re wearing for this shoot, your outfit looks so well put together. You have totally inspired me to try pairing Orange and Green together. I am eagerly waiting for your Fashion Week posts.
xxx
Sarah
http://sarahatiq.com/
Bernice
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 02:07 PMSo excited what new content you’ll have up this year! You’re always in the know!
https://www.bunnybernice.com
frank lin
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 04:49 PMI would love to visit Stockholm! Maybe I should come to fashion week – Sweden has so much to offer when it comes to fashion and interior design!
xx frank
Darlene
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 06:06 PMI think the brands that you’ve mentioned like H&M and ACNE Studios doesn’t need to do this kind of shows anymore as they probably think no matter what they’ll do they’ll make money and just save the money putting towards a show to do big commercial production they show on social media and in store. I cant wait to hear more of your stories for the other fashion weeks.
have a great one Thomas!
xxxxxxxx
http://www.thenewgirl.me
Andreea Birsan
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 07:03 PMEnjoy the time with your fam and friends! Can’t wait to see your new FW outfits! x
Andreea,
http://couturezilla.com/
Warren
Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 11:28 PMLooking super great in that outfit Thomas! I love the styling! I have been watching your insta stories from fahsion week and they look great. XOWP
Darya
Friday February 3rd, 2017 at 11:17 PMI’ve never been in Stockholm, but after your posts it’s my dream destination!
I’ll probably go there in the spring!
Sofia
Saturday February 4th, 2017 at 05:29 PMÄlskar din look! Hoppers du hade en fantastisk tid 🙂
Ria
Sunday February 5th, 2017 at 10:28 PMMy little brother actually had his birthday party at the city hall hehe. Loving this look.
MadCatFashion
Monday February 6th, 2017 at 11:25 PMThis look is so cool! I really love how you matched those two bold colours! Love it !
madcat.fashion
Brown Eyed Toast
Wednesday February 8th, 2017 at 10:05 AMI loved learning about the personal meaning of FW for you Thomas! Every sentence of this post was so compelling to read, and I really appreciated your honesty and sincerity about approaching FW. I can’t wait to catch up on your next post of the FW recap as well! And of course, loving this head to toe look in KHND – the perfect blend of all the great autumn colors in a minimalist athleisure approach. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
xo Soo | http://www.BrownEyedToast.com
dbrodowski
Wednesday February 8th, 2017 at 09:11 PMWow ,That post is perfect!
Belle
Thursday February 23rd, 2017 at 06:01 AMSunday really is an odd day to start fashion week. Did you have an amazing time? I love the orange!
xx Belle