Dr Axel is a discreet, woven upholstery fabric with beige, light grey and sand tones. The print is named after the physician and writer Axel Munthe, who also built the well-known Villa San Michele, overlooking the Bay of Naples on Capri. The design of the stripes was inspired by Munthe's refined aesthetics and elegance. The print is a part of the Capri collection, created by designer Lars Nilsson for Svenskt Tenn in the spring of 2018.
Designer
Lars Nilsson
Lars Nilsson has worked in the fashion industry for more than 30 years. After graduating with a journeyman’s certificate from the Virginska School in Örebro, Sweden, he attended the fashionable École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris, France. An internship led to employment at Chanel Haute Couture, which paved the way for the next step. Lars Nilsson went from Chanel to Christian Lacroix, where he worked as a professional for nine years. His career continued in some of the world’s biggest fashion houses, including Dior, Nina Ricci, Bill Blass, Ralph Lauren and Balmain. Over the years, Lars Nilsson has received several awards and recognitions for his work. Read more