“During winter, I dress in darkness, and in summer, I wrap myself in light.” Black and white have always fascinated me. While these colours create stark contrasts, with a spectrum of rainbow hues glowing in between, they appear natural, gentle, and forgiving to my eyes. Black and white reflect the Scandinavian mindset — the interplay of shadows and their counterbalance, which dictates the rhythm of the year in the North. During winter, I dress in darkness, and in summer, I wrap myself in light. At the same time, black and white are timeless and enduring choices. When I open my wardrobe, I see familiar clothes from years gone by. Pieces whose age I can no longer recall, but which are still in use. By choosing classic style and materials like merino, silk, and cashmere, my clothes last for years. The Urban Knit Classics book features knits designed for a long lifespan. Black turtlenecks, light cable-knit sweaters, and classic coats could just as easily have come from nostalgic