Goodwill Fashion Expert—Bjorn Nasett

Wisconsin farm boy, Bjorn Nasett has a career that spans 30 years. He enjoys being a writer, wardrobe stylist, vintage and resale clothing expert, hair stylist, makeup artist and photographer! In his spare time he adopts senior dogs and strongly believes in pet adoption. Check out his website www.fashionfarmboy.com!

If you have specific questions send him an email at askbjorn@goodwillsew.com.

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Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Mar 14, 2017 2:15:25 PM

Thrifting with the Thrift King!

I was shopping in NYC a few years back and went into a thrift store on 3rd Avenue around 21st Street. Behind the counter was an old friend from Milwaukee, whom I hadn’t seen for quite a while, Ricky Becker. He’s the owner of The Spooky Boutique, a fabulous collection of vintage he sourced from thrift stores, flea markets and Goodwill. He has sold his vintage wares to the likes of Chloe Sevigny, Vanessa Hudgens, Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, Adele, Kelly Rowland, Lisa Bonet, the late Patricia Neal and Erykah Badu during his career in “the rag trade.”

He currently resides in Milwaukee. Here’s his “expert” take on shoppi
Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Mar 6, 2017 4:58:23 PM

Fashion for All

Plus size retailer Lane Bryant has partnered up with high-end designer Prabal Gurung to promote the inclusion of women of all shapes into the world of fashion. I saw this interview on CBS This Morning and found it to be quite a refreshing and eye-opening look into the subject. As someone who has navigated Fashion Week in NYC for over a decade, it’s about time we address a lot of the folks who don’t fit the fashion industries size 0 or 2 standards. You can check out the full interview here.

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Mar 1, 2017 4:08:32 PM

Goodwill Shopping Haul!

This week come with me while I shop for upcoming projects at my local Goodwill store! As a lifelong thrift shopper I want to share some professional advice, so here are my best tips for getting the most out of your Goodwill shopping experience! 

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Feb 22, 2017 2:45:32 PM

Spring Ahead!

An early spring prediction wasn’t to be on Groundhog Day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking forward to more light, longer days and fresh colors. American designer Dennis Basso served up soft tones mixed with high glamour details in this look back at his Spring and Summer 2015 New York Fashion Week Collection.

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Feb 15, 2017 11:57:39 AM

Men’s Fashion Week Highlights

For many years, men’s fashions were shown alongside women’s fashions during the same hectic week in NYC. That all changed a few years ago when men got their own coverage at a different time. I want you to check out the menswear in the slideshow below featuring photos supplied by each designer’s PR people. For more information about the designers just follow the provided links. 

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Feb 8, 2017 3:19:25 PM

Seeing Red

 

Red can vary in hue from orange-red to violet-red, and for each hue there’s a wide variety of shades and tints ranging from very light pink to dark burgundy with names like scarlet, cardinal, vermillion, crimson, and ruby. In China, India and many other Asian countries red is the color that portrays happiness and good fortune.

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Feb 1, 2017 4:11:59 PM

A Fresh Coat!

The Persians were the first people to make coats. “Coat” is also one of the first clothing category words in the English language. Later, coats were divided into over coats and under coats. Today an over coat would be considered a winter coat, and worn as the outermost layer. An under coat might now be considered a jacket or blazer, or it may even be referred to as a sport coat in men’s clothing terminology. But, no matter what you call it, a coat is the easiest way to look pulled together in a flash! 

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Jan 26, 2017 2:14:04 PM

Winter Dreams

With the end of winter still a few months away, our fashion thoughts start to turn towards shifting gears a little bit. In the midst of our cabin fever we start to dream of color, texture and other ways to help ease us through until springtime. Designer Ran Fan founded her label in London in 2009, and she definitely has her own ideas on what fashion should (and can be) if you just use your imagination.

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Jan 19, 2017 11:18:39 AM

Accessories Rule!

New year, new intentions. I like that. I intend to keep editing my collections of clothing and accessories down to what I can really use at any given time. As a stylist for fashion, I have a collection of items used for photo shoots and other projects. While shopping at my local Goodwill store, I took a peek in the jewelry display case one day and came away with a haul of accessories! The items you see here will be used to style upcoming fashion stories.   

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Jan 11, 2017 11:13:38 AM

Winter Menswear Classics

 

John Bartlett is an American menswear designer who knows how to put a spin on classic masculine style. I attended a fashion presentation for his line, Consensus, a few seasons ago at Boston Store that really hit the mark when it came to easy-to-wear, fashion-forward men’s looks. You’ll see in my slideshow that it’s all about the mix. And, when you have the right ingredients, you can pull together similar looks by using his combinations as inspiration!

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Jan 3, 2017 4:10:52 PM

The Winter Basics

The best thing about winter dressing is that we can layer on our favorite cozy items of apparel. Consider the turtleneck sweater if you will. It is a wonderful winter basic. I’ll show you how you might wear it three different ways, depending on whom you are and where you’re going!

Posted by Bjorn Nasett on Dec 29, 2016 12:18:40 PM

Shiny New Year!

New Year’s fashion is always a little over the top isn’t it? Sparkly, shiny, and sometimes sheer!  All these elements come into play in this fashion flashback to designer Ann Bowen’s collection for Autumn and Winter of 2012. Since starting her eponymous collection in 1999, Bowen has kept busy honing her aesthetic of ultra-feminine, yet not-too-girly couture. Expanding into the bridal world with a collection in 2009, she has definitely made her name in the New York fashion world. Her designs are currently sold at only the highest of the high-end retailers, including Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, to name just a few.