Karl Owe Sandström (born September 28, 1944) is a Swedish clothing designer, zoologist, safari leader, flamenco dancer, restaurateur, and florist.[1] Probably best regarded as the designer of much of the music group ABBA's stage outfits.[2][3]
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Born | Karl Sandström September 28, 1944 |
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation(s) | clothing designer zoologist safari leader flamenco dancer restaurateur florist |
Known for | ABBA's stage outfits |
Sandström is also known for several television performances, of which he amongst others took part at the Söndagsöppet segment "Hur gör djur" in the 1990s.[4] He is also a teacher, having taught at the Spånga Gymnasium in Stockholm, where he specializes in nature and tropical animals.
Owe Sandström also introduced the opening number and show feature of Stockholm International Horse Show at the Globen.[5]
References
edit- ^ Le, Vivian (22 December 2020). "Mini-Stories: Volume 9". 99% Invisible. p. 3. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Knapp, Franky (8 September 2020). "The Strange Anatomy of ABBA's Infamous (Tax Deductible) Wardrobe". Messy Nessy Chic. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Burns, Janice Breen (11 June 2010). "Abbamania is on the rise again". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ Wiberg, Birgitta (12 August 2015). "Med passion för djur och kläder". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Evenemanget Stockholm International Horse Show är nedlagt". Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
External links
edit- Biography from ABBA