Andreas Melbostad

New York, USA
With Fabrique since 2021 7 works Renowned for transforming Diesel Black Gold, fusing '60s and '70s rock with modern femininity. Distinguished career with tenures at Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci, Calvin Klein.

Inspiration

Drawing inspiration from iconic American pieces of the last century, Andreas' collection reimagines motorcycle jackets, bomber jackets, and denim through a late 80s/early 90s Parisian lens. Power shoulders and cinched waists speak to female empowerment, while zippers, buckles, and metal snaps add edge. Lightweight fabrics bring fullness and flow to capture a modern feminine spirit.
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Works
Agnes Crochet Textured Sweater in Wool Knit Agnes Crochet Textured Sweater in Wool Knit

Agnes Crochet Textured Sweater in Wool Knit

$8,798.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Apollonia Turtleneck Dress with Detachable Peter Pan Collar in Wool Knit Apollonia Turtleneck Dress with Detachable Peter Pan Collar in Wool Knit

Apollonia Turtleneck Dress with Detachable Peter Pan Collar in Wool Knit

$10,062.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Ainsley Plaid Belted Stand Collar Jacket in Wool Blend Ainsley Plaid Belted Stand Collar Jacket in Wool Blend

Ainsley Plaid Belted Stand Collar Jacket in Wool Blend

$12,084.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
White lace panel shirt with a detachable collar styled with a black skirt and shoulder bag White lace panel blouse with detachable collar, ruffled bib and delicate cuff trim

Anthea Lace Panel Shirt with Detachable Collar

$7,281.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Brown polka dot chiffon maxi dress with ruffled neckline, long sleeves and inner slip dress Brown polka dot chiffon maxi dress with sheer sleeves and tiered ruffle hem shown from behind

Anselm Polka Dot Ruffle Trim Dress with Inner Slip Dress

$12,590.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Xyla Semi Sheer Blouse in Silk Crepe with Paisley Xyla Semi Sheer Blouse in Silk Crepe with Paisley

Xyla Semi Sheer Blouse in Silk Crepe with Paisley

$7,117.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Dakota Lace Cut-Out Dress in Velvet Devoré Dakota Lace Cut-Out Dress in Velvet Devoré

Dakota Lace Cut-Out Dress in Velvet Devoré

$10,957.00 $5,479.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
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Agnes Crochet Textured Sweater in Wool Knit Agnes Crochet Textured Sweater in Wool Knit

Agnes Crochet Textured Sweater in Wool Knit

$8,798.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Apollonia Turtleneck Dress with Detachable Peter Pan Collar in Wool Knit Apollonia Turtleneck Dress with Detachable Peter Pan Collar in Wool Knit

Apollonia Turtleneck Dress with Detachable Peter Pan Collar in Wool Knit

$10,062.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Ainsley Plaid Belted Stand Collar Jacket in Wool Blend Ainsley Plaid Belted Stand Collar Jacket in Wool Blend

Ainsley Plaid Belted Stand Collar Jacket in Wool Blend

$12,084.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
White lace panel shirt with a detachable collar styled with a black skirt and shoulder bag White lace panel blouse with detachable collar, ruffled bib and delicate cuff trim

Anthea Lace Panel Shirt with Detachable Collar

$7,281.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Brown polka dot chiffon maxi dress with ruffled neckline, long sleeves and inner slip dress Brown polka dot chiffon maxi dress with sheer sleeves and tiered ruffle hem shown from behind

Anselm Polka Dot Ruffle Trim Dress with Inner Slip Dress

$12,590.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Xyla Semi Sheer Blouse in Silk Crepe with Paisley Xyla Semi Sheer Blouse in Silk Crepe with Paisley

Xyla Semi Sheer Blouse in Silk Crepe with Paisley

$7,117.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Dakota Lace Cut-Out Dress in Velvet Devoré Dakota Lace Cut-Out Dress in Velvet Devoré

Dakota Lace Cut-Out Dress in Velvet Devoré

$10,957.00 $5,479.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Background
Renowned for transforming Diesel Black Gold, fusing '60s and '70s rock with modern femininity. Distinguished career with tenures at Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci, Calvin Klein.
From the Oslo Academy of Art to the prestigious Royal College of Art in London, Andreas Melbostad's design journey reads like a Who's Who of fashion's elite educational institutions. His talent, honed under such rigorous scholastic rigor, catapulted him to the ranks of senior designer at storied houses like Saint Laurent and later, Nina Ricci and Calvin Klein. This Norwegian visionary didn't just learn; he redefined learning, shaping his future in the very looms of his education.
By 2007, Melbostad had etched his name in the annals of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, a testament to his rich design experience. It was in 2012, as the creative mind behind Diesel's Black Gold series, that he truly revitalized the brand with his iconic leather ensembles and monochromatic palette. Melbostad articulates his design philosophy thus: "When designing clothing, I always envision a woman who revels in a free lifestyle, a touch rebellious, yet plays with slightly masculine fashion elements without forfeiting her sexiness and femininity."
Melbostad's women's collections speak to an archetype of sophisticated urbanity with an undercurrent of rebellion 2014 testament to his ability to infuse traditional feminine allure with the spirit of modern independence. In Andreas Melbostad's world, clothes are not mere garments; they are declarations of a woman's multifaceted identity, pieces that resonate with the pulse of contemporary design.
Fabs
White lace panel shirt with a detachable collar styled with a black skirt and shoulder bag White lace panel blouse with detachable collar, ruffled bib and delicate cuff trim

Anthea Lace Panel Shirt with Detachable Collar

$7,281.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
White lace panel shirt with a detachable collar styled with a black skirt and shoulder bag White lace panel blouse with detachable collar, ruffled bib and delicate cuff trim

Anthea Lace Panel Shirt with Detachable Collar

$7,281.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Marais Soft Boston Medium Bag in Waxed Leather Marais Soft Boston Medium Bag in Waxed Leather

Marais Soft Boston Medium Bag in Waxed Leather

$14,343.00
Designed by Giorgia Scarpa
White lace panel shirt with a detachable collar styled with a black skirt and shoulder bag White lace panel blouse with detachable collar, ruffled bib and delicate cuff trim

Anthea Lace Panel Shirt with Detachable Collar

$7,281.00
Designed by Andreas Melbostad
Marais Soft Boston Medium Bag in Waxed Leather Marais Soft Boston Medium Bag in Waxed Leather

Marais Soft Boston Medium Bag in Waxed Leather

$14,343.00
Designed by Giorgia Scarpa
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