LOUISE XIN – More than couture

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Exhibition: 14th June – 1st September 2024

Welcome to this summer's exhibition featuring magnificent couture creations by the internationally acclaimed fashion designer and artist, Louise Xin. An exhibition that blends art and craftsmanship with a passionate commitment to ethical fashion and human rights.

"Ever since I was a child, I have always viewed the world through the eyes of art. For me, clothing creation is more about expressing messages than simply making garments."

Self-taught Louise Xin – born in China, raised in Sweden, and now based in Paris – presents 14 of her magnificent couture creations this summer at Skokloster Castle. The shimmering materials of organza, brocade, and silk are an explosion of colors where the dresses resemble colorful, beautiful butterflies. Here, we see how Louise Xin has been inspired by nature in her artistic endeavors, something that has also become her signature.

"I don't create clothes, I paint. But instead of paint and brush, I use fabric, needle, and thread. I never know how the dress will look when I start. The material guides, and I don't know where I'll end up."

The exhibition Louise Xin: More Than Couture is not only a visual and colorful experience. It also tells her unique journey. Louise Xin was born into an artistic family in China and began painting at the age of two. She later found her love for haute couture when she became stranded in Japan during the global pandemic of 2020. On the floor of her small apartment, she experimented with vintage kimonos, recycled materials, and traditional textiles. It was there that she also decided to start a rental-only brand, the first in Scandinavia.

Louise Xin's passion for sustainability led to humanitarian work, and her debut show in 2021 highlighted human rights. Now, her creations have been showcased in international fashion shows, exhibitions, and she has been praised multiple times for her work. Louise Xin also organized the first- ever fashion show in the European Parliament with the goal of raising awareness about forced labor and child labor in the fashion industry.

"Now I understand that art can do more than reflect society. It's a powerful tool that can change people by showing an alternative world. I hope my art can depict a more humane world where we value humanity, nature, and culture more than the material in our society."

The exhibition Louise Xin: More Than Couture showcases Louise Xin's artistic development and passionate combination of craftsmanship, art, and human values. It will be displayed in the beautiful gallery on the first floor adjacent to the Brahe suite at Skokloster Castle.

"To hold this exhibition at Skokloster, one of Europe's most remarkable baroque castles, is an incredible honor. Skokloster is magical  – there, I see not only history but also the future and the values we convey through generations."