Starting the new year with a kick-ass party is pretty much the only way we do it around here, and...
  • In From Sweden: The Elle Awards

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    Anders Timell

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    Starting the new year with a kick-ass party is pretty much the only way we do it around here, and just last week, we provided the libations (and let's be honest, the fun) for The Elle Awards in Sweden. As the first international awards hosted by the magazine, it brought out 800 of the biggest fashion names in Sweden as well as international guests – including supermodel Caroline Winberg and singer Elin Lanto just to a name a couple.

    If you've ever been to the Grand Hotel Stockholm, you know the venue is breathtaking with glitzy chandeliers and gilded walls surrounding you at every turn, which is why we had to ensure the caliber of cocktails were unmatched for the night's event. Thus, guests were treated to four different drinks crafted exclusively for the Elle soiree – and we must say, they turned out pretty darn delicious. Think strawberries, basil and vodka in a jar – but that's just a small taste (for full recipes click here). Check out all the winners from the night below and browse through our favorite pictures from the event in the slide show.

    To see the rest of the photos from the night, check out our Facebook page.

    CONTINUE READING IN FROM SWEDEN: THE ELLE AWARDS.

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    FÖK: Picbomb

    When they're not shooting Kanon events, Malin Ekman and Erika Helin a.k.a. Picbomb are documenting Stockholm nightlife for sites like Nöjesguiden, Rodeo and of course their own blog.

  • In From Sweden: Way Out West

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    Gustaf Törling and Fredrik Etoall

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    Here at Kanon we've been super busy preparing to tear up New York Fashion Week, but our motherland on the other side of the Atlantic (that's Sweden, for those of you who've missed the boat) has had its fair share of events as well. From August 11 through the 13th, Gothenburg Sweden's Slottsskogen Park played host to Way Out West, one of the best music festivals in Europe with a plethora of international A-listers (Robyn, Kanye, and Prince to name a few) and an organic agenda to boot.

    CONTINUE READING IN FROM SWEDEN: WAY OUT WEST.

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    FÖK: Fredrik Etoall

    Given that he counts both Elin Kling and Alice Cooper among people he's photographed, it's safe to say that photographer and filmmaker Fredrik Etoall is a pretty popular guy. Check out his portfolio and catch up on his high profile... more

  • FOK Guest Photo Blogger: Salvatore Scappini

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    People say the eyes have it. But here at Kanon we like to say the Swedes have it. From the countless fashion brands (H&M, Swedish Hasbeens, Acne, etc), musicians (like our FOK Lykke Li), and artists that claim Sweden as their home base, you wouldn’t be crazy to think that there’s something in the water– or maybe it's just something in our cocktails?

    As to be expected, we’re always in support of those that share our Swedish heritage. Meet our latest FOK, Salvatore Scappini– photographer, blogger, and manager of some of Stockholm's coolest bars. And to keep in theme with the rest of our favorite Swedes, he's an awfully talented fellow with a sense of humor we dig (see his last answer, for reference). We enlisted Salvatore to snap some awesome pictures at the Fashion Week by Berns closing party in Stockholm this past month. Below he talks to us about photography, drinking, and to sum it all up– living the Swedish dream. Plus, click through the gallery to check out all his pictures from the night.

    Can you tell us what you do in one sentence?

    I'm the nightclub manager of The Spy Bar and a f*cking awesome place called Kåken; I also have quite a nice blog.

    What is a normal day in your life like?

    Wintertime. I wake up. Go to the office. Work with the concepts of the clubs. Drink a lot of coffee. Try to meet my friends. Late night, I work and party. Quite a pleasant life.

    CONTINUE READING FOK GUEST PHOTO BLOGGER: SALVATORE SCAPPINI .

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    FÖK: Salvatore Scappini

    Salvatore Scappini is a Stockholm-based photo blogger and manager of some of Sweden's coolest spots like The Spy Bar and Kåken. If you're looking for a good time, this is the guy to show you how it's done.

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