Lars Wallin Atelier
Over the past 35 years, Lars Wallin has established himself as one of Sweden’s foremost masters of couture. Celebrities, performers, and royalty have worn his exquisite designs, gracing events from Nobel banquets to television galas and the Eurovision Song Contest. With the exhibition, Lars Wallin – Fashion Stories, his creations have toured museums and art galleries across Sweden, including a successful showing at Artipelag in 2016. To celebrate his brand’s 35th anniversary, Lars Wallin returns to Artipelag with the new exhibition Lars Wallin Atelier – 35 Years of Fashion Stories, opening on 7 March 2025.
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Standard Admission Fees
Adults (18 years+): SEK 195
Seniors (65 years+): SEK 165
Students: SEK 95
Children (0–17 years): free admission
Art.Pass Members: free admission
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About the Exhibition
Lars Wallin Atelier delves into the artisanal journey behind couture, from sketches, pattern construction, and cutting to the first toile fitting on the eventual wearer. In his own words, Wallin shares insights from his decades in the fashion world. Visitors will gain a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship behind embroidery, featherwork, and the creation of unique fabrics inspired by the art world, as well as the expertise of skilled tailors who bring Wallin’s dream dresses to life. Curated by Lars Wallin himself, the exhibition will showcase over 100 couture dresses, bridal gowns, and stage costumes, many of which have never been displayed to the public.
– Returning to Artipelag and creating this personal anniversary exhibition feels amazing. With so much darkness and stress in the world today, it feels wonderful to share my story of craftsmanship, inspire dreams, and contribute to making the world a little more beautiful, says Lars Wallin.
Lars Wallin studied at Beckmans College of Design from 1987 to 1990. Immediately after graduating, he opened his first atelier on Västmannagatan in Stockholm. Five years later, Wallin received the prestigious Guldknappen Award from Damernas Värld magazine. In 2000, he relocated his studio to Östermalm, where he collaborated with jewellery designer Lisen Stibeck. Over the years, Wallin has taken on numerous couture assignments for everyday wear, festive occasions, stage performances, and galas. In spring 2022, Wallin moved his couture business to the department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Stockholm and launched NK Atelier, a tailoring service within NK. That same year, he was honoured with Stockholm Fashion District’s Encouragement for Action award in the category of Sustainable Identity.