Quotes from Aslaug Magnusdottir

Daft Punk's 'One More Time' remains one of my favorite 'getting ready to go out tonight' songs.

I try not to take much time off for lunch, so I usually end up with a tossed salad from the local deli.

There were no tourists. Beer was illegal. There was only government television and no television on Thursdays or in the summer.

Having grown up in Iceland and Los Angeles, gone to school in Europe and America, and lived and worked in London and New York, my insatiable appetite for travel has informed many of my life decisions.

Having trained as a dancer growing up, I love any dance related events.

Our girl is someone who knows the trends before they happen and look online immediately when shows are happening. They love fashion so much, so they're thrilled they get to be a part of it all.

I choose my outfits based on the shows on a particular day. If there's an edgier designer, it might be a slightly edgier outfit. I don't think it matters, but still that's how I think about it.

I'm Icelandic, from this small country where there was very limited access to fashion when I was growing up, and so, for me, it's really important to have a product that's relevant for this global customer.

While my trips are most often focused on business, I always try to take some time to experience the local culture.

Since M.O.'s trunk shows will run during a brand's market week, designers can get immediate feedback from our high-end customers to help better shape their buying and production decisions. This keeps our members happy and can improve each brand's bottom line.

Driven to design by what she refers to as the lack of glamour in the industry, Bar Or creates for the modern woman who is a fashion risk-taker, one who is confident and, perhaps, has a larger than life personality.

The Stockholm street style is distinctive, with ensembles that exemplify the city's understated elegance.

I like feminine suits with unexpected details.

If all purchases are spontaneous and simply driven by what is seen and loved, there is a high risk of ending up with 10 cocktail dresses and no outfits for work.

As in many other industries, the luxury fashion consumer increasingly desires to put a personal stamp on important purchases.

Overall, I was extremely impressed with the fashion scene that Stockholm has to offer, both on and off the runways.

As a customer, I would see pieces that I loved and then find out they weren't being made because no store had ordered them.