Creativity dose with... Cathrine Hammel
Cathrine Hammel is a Norwegian fashion brand based in Oslo, est.1997. The fashion brand produces new collections based on a variation of themes each season.
The brand has detectable roots to the Bauhaus tradition. Cathrine Hammel herself, grew upwithagrandfather being an architect fromthe Bauhaus school andagrandmother specializinginarts and crafts. Keynotes as functionality, simplicity, craftsmanship and aesthetics designedto have an impact on the everyday aspects of life is a common foundation that prevails inevery collection.How a piece ofclothingfeels when it`s worn and howalook is created bythe wearer–not the clothes–is most importantforthe Cathrine Hammel aesthetics.
The clothes are laboriously altered to fit a progressive lifestyle, whereas the boundaries between work and pleasure collides into one single entity.Each piece of garment reflects aScandinavian way of living and it’s democratic ideals:Gender equality, a sustainable approach to the environment, social cohesion and a balance between life and work. Cathrine Hammel is a modern wearable fashion brand, catering to open minded people, whom recognize quality and durability as the most sustainable approach to fashion.
Cathrine Hammel is not just a fashion house. She is also a living human being, a designer, a mother, and a dog-keeper.Each day she works together with the creative team on a multidisciplinary approach from a historic building in Oscars gate 26 b, Oslo, Norway
3 words to define your universe:
pure-proud poetic
What are your sources of inspiration?
Roaming the streets, watching people, picking uo trends. I am very sensitive, so finding inspiration is never difficult to me.
My own needs is a good guide line too!
An inspiring brand?
I travel a lot, and I never get tired of watching clothes and brands and beautiful shops..
I am very into handmade these days, so anything “real” and handmade inspires me. No brand in particular
What is your greatest pride?
My greatest pride workwise, is to have managed to have build this brand and my great team from nothing. No one really believed I would manage. That we are still here after 22 years, makes me proud.
Your next big challenge in 2020?
Opening our third store! It will be a creative studio, that’s all I can tell for now
Your way to recharge your batteries?
The woods by the sea every morning, for 1 ½ hour. It cleans my head, and calms me down. Its my morning meditation and workout at the same time!
Your favorite art?
Im mostly into instalations these days
Your artistic crush in 2019?
Sonja Ferlov Mancoba
Who do you dream of collaborating with?
My son wants to do a work out clothes line for men with me! Its gonna be fun:-)
A restaurant to recommend?
Imperial bar in Oslo is opening a restaurant next door in February, Love the bar, so cant wait for the restaurant!
A museum / exhibition to recommend?
Format Oslo, Pompidou Paris always delivers. Odd little museums like Musee de la chasse ( Paris) is nice to come across.
Your next trip?
I just came from Beirut, highly recommended! Going to Copenhagen tomorrow, Paris next. For holidays we are looking at the Black sea in northern Turkey, cant wait!
A book to advise?
I just started reading “In the realm of hungry ghosts by Gabor Matè. A book to better understand addictions.
Any advice for someone who wants to live from their passion?
In order to achieve something, you have to sacrifice something.. Making it on your own is gonna take a lot of your energy. Its gonna challenge you in so many ways, and you will not have the time for much else at least for quite a long period of your life. You must be willing to sacrifice many of your needs even without knowing if you will succeed.
Favorite IG account?
@C_l_o if I have to mention one…
Your biggest dream?
When I was young I dreamt of being a fashion designer, making a living out of it, and I imagined myself surrounded by a big caotic and loving family. I have been lucky enough to achieve these dreams. I am very grateful for that.
Now I dream of nurturing the love I have from the people I love, to continue the creative proses of my business, and to learn everyday something new.
Materialisticly, I dream of a tiny selfmade cabin in Steigen up north in Norway, no water no electricity
And for my business I dream of an inhouse dying studio, where we plant dye our garments with plants from our office garden.
Spring-Summer 2020 Collection
Follow Cathrine Hammel on Instagram: @cathrinehammeloslo