Moods of Norway - pink boat sinks in Bergen

Moods of Norway boat sank at the wharf in Bergen



Here is the boat at the wharf in Bergen.
The boat sank completely to the bottom.
Photo: Thorgrim Holte

A boat belonging to the fashion makers Moods of Norway is partially submerged at the pier in Bergen.

The police were notified that the pink boat began to sink at about 24:00 this morning.
“The boat is on the bottom, and only part of the wheelhouse is now above water” says operations manager at the Hordaland police district, Terje Hilland, to Dagbladet.
No one on board
He says that the Fire Department sent divers into the boat, but there was none on board.
Half two should get a ferry to hoist up the boat.
The ferry is a bit delayed, but it should be on the way now” said Hilland to Dagbladet at 15.20.
Right now the ferry tried to raise the boat, but had problems.
According to a Dagbladet photographer, an on-site rescue boat had something in the propeller on the way to raise Moods boat.

Not a PR stunt

The boat came from Stavanger to Bergen on Friday after having been at a store opening in the oil city, according to Bergens Tidende .
The plan was that it would be in Bergen rest of the summer.

According to the Dagbladet photographer on site, the ship had problems already in Stavanger.
In Bergen, they borrowed electricity from a building under construction, but someone had pulled the plug, so the pumps which pumped the water stopped working.
There have not yet succeeded at Dagbladet to connect with the designers behind the famous Norwegian clothing brand.
BT.no has received several inquiries from people who think this is a PR stunt, which is rejected by the finance manager and founder Jan Egil Flo.
No, this is by no means a PR stunt. I can promise you.
This we would could done without” he told Bergens Tidende
According to NRK ’s reporter on the spot, oil or fuel leaked from Moods boat, and port authorities have put out booms.

Source: Dagbladet
July 6th, 2010

Dagbladet Article Link:
http://blog.norway.com/2010/07/06/moods-of-norway-boat-sank-at-the-wharf-in-bergen/

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Note: want to put out a call for any old typical wooden fishing boat to be donated & then for volunteers to go paint it pink--I would love to be on this project, then would hope to if not meet the 3 clever guys who run Moods of Norway (or their grandma) next best would be their coupons to go shop with?! But lately I've caught the Seasonal Sale in Stavanger Sentrum & received 50% off some Moods of Norway clothes I'm going to give as gifts, not saying to who - was bummed the baby clothes weren't on sale though, not fair?!

Here's to Happy Clothes & a Pink Boat Afloat too?!

Moods of Norway Open in Stavanger

Moods of Norway in Stavanger!

(Note: article Google Translated from Norwegian)

They are already established in Stryn, Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim Besides several ride it stroe world.

Now comes the final Moods of Norway to Stavanger!

The Great Opening day is April 29 in the teacher.

When the troops do you live up in the media garden by the old reception and enjoy the happiest and coolest in the Norwegian fashion with golden tractor waffle iron in an over 300 square meter premises.

Success with Norwegian moods Moods of Norway has had rocket success worldwide over the past six century, and has nevertheless continued delicate headquarters in Stryn, where designers Mr Staalnacke Simen, Peder Børresen and later Stephen Dahl Kvist started the adventure.

Moods of Norway's philosophy is to provide happy clothes for happy people all over the world, no matter what.


Crackling trendy

-It was new and summer collection called Cocktail Farming and Moods of Norway tribute to the agricultural nation, Norway and sluggish farmers, "says designer Mr Staalnacke Simen.

-The visual appearance is clear out colorful and we use that is always ready monster and pressure.
In addition, there are some details to The Information on the garments.
How about a farm of the UK where you can see when one should cough various fruits and vegetables?
We also have the first notes of "Old Mac Donald" on some of the garments.
Men's collection also has a very happy part of the suits they really will want the goods welcome.
Tractors are always focused, continue Mr Staalnacke.

-We can also now offer the largest women's collection ever, and here it is sweet monsters, pastels and thin knitting, as applicable.
Sooty clothes of princesses, tempts him.
Otherwise, we have launched a major jeans - collection, with Treat pants and tractor-pants.
Anyone with Norwegian details, of course.


Enjoy the colors of summer!

-Summer is a time when you live a little extra fizz with feather and what we do at the time were happy Cocktail Farming collection, humming Mr Staalnacke.

Enjoy the colors of summer and trim a little each day, encourage the designer Stavanger people.

Welcome April 29th!
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pg 40 Was in the City - City Center Magazine

Note: all my photos, their pink boat is in the harbor of Stavanger Sentrum & have not been in the shop but there's bound to be something pink or gold in it too, a tracktor maybe (they've been known to drive pink limo's too?!)

Another article in the local newspaper, after hitting the translate button...
http://www.rogalandsavis.no/naring/article4813721.ece

Moods of Norway webpage link...
http://www.moodsofnorway.com/

Moods of Norway Blog link...

http://my.opera.com/moodsofnorway/blog/

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Flagships map - follow the pink tractors

Moods of Stavanger

(Note: latest post on their webpage...)

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In the creative cellars of the picturesque town of Stryn, Norway (pop. 6750), two local designers Simen Staalnacke and Peder Borresen, upon homecoming from years of global travels, nights of sizzling cocktails, and international studeis; gave birth to a concept soon to be known, worn, and adored, as The Moods of Norway. Soon the duo met up with the third muskateer, Stefan Dahlkvist and drew their lines for the coming collections.

The brand still has its headquarters and showroom in the town of Stryn, a magical place known for glaciers, salmon fishing and one newly opened escalator.

Moods of Norway has been doing the hibbedy-dibbedy on the international fashion dance floor for 6 years now, the philosophy is still the same even though the Norwegian oil price is as flexible as an Bulgarian gymnast after 14 tequila shots. Our main goal, besides making our gradmas happy, is to make happy clothes for happy people around the world. As of this golden minute, moods of norway is represented in the most polished boutiques and by the finest agents in Norway, Sweden, Benelux, Switzerland, Spain, Japan and USA among others. Stefan, Peder and Simen are still commandeering golden tractors around the world and are creating outrageous stories and super duper collections at an alarming rate. Now we are very proud to finally take part of Stavangers fashion scene. Happy clothes for happy people.

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*Note: Missed the party?! Sometime during their 3 day soft opening they had a party with 20 locals who were Members of their Universe (I think I registered online too late, am prob. their oldest fan tho--next to their grandmas?!)
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Moods of Norway

Moods of Norway

Welcome to the super interactive web shop created and run by our fantastic grandmother.

After her 976th birthday our grandmother discovered the beauty of the world wide web and the wonders of the modern day computers. After a super quick crash course by her grandchildren, an elegant web shop was launched to the sounds of barry white, bert baccharac, and three generations of Chippendale dancers.

The shop is as smooth as silk and as trustworthy as grandma herself. At the moment our grandmother is serving the shop by herself, but in the near future the Chippendales are joining her to bring the web shop to the peak of global domination

webpage link: http://www.moodsofnorway.com/

webshop link: http://www3.moodsofnorway.com/default.asp?file=ws&mode=front

Note: Written up on Harvard Business Publishing...
Link: http://harvardbusiness.org/product/moods-of-norway/an/609106-PDF-ENG

Moods of Norway
by Robert D. Austin, Shannon O'Donnell, Dorte Krogh

20 pages. Publication date: Jun 22, 2009.

Describes a young fashion company competing in a variety of unconventional ways, many "experience economy" related. Moods fronts their brand with the "boy band" images of its three founders and designs eccentric features into their clothes as a way of gaining mindshare among customers even though they cannot spend on marketing the way their competitors do. The case invites students to explore an unusual business model in both concept and execution.

Another Note: Where the Moods Boys met Norwegian Design Council to Harvard Business Case Study with Copenhagen Business School - read more to get the connections...

Link: http://www.norskdesign.no/2009/harvard-business-case-moods-of-norway-article10668-8026.html

Shops in Stavanger, Norway:

Capone - Kilden, Gartnerveien 16, 4016 Stavanger
Capone - Klubbgata 5, 4019 Stavanger

Hoyer - Breigate 4, 4006 Stavanger

dna Stavanger 8108-10 - Sorengaten 14, 4006 Stavanger

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