Illustrator and designer Ingrid Reithaug and Tonje Holand, aka DARLING CLEMENTINE, began their career in their boutique studio in Oslo. Many years later, the creative duo produces its characteristic style of dreamy patterns, colorful designs and decorative packaging for clients in Tokyo, India, Norway, Korea and beyond.
Now their intricate motifs adorn the bottles of JADE FOREST ICED TEA. “We created an exclusive label for tonic specialist Jade Forest. Each label in the series of five taste varieties has a unique illustration that depicts the flavor.” Enriched with the power of antioxidants, the unmistakable Berry Blush Premium Iced Tea by Jade Forest is a wonderful blend of green tea, six different berries and fruits with a pinch of herbs.
Plus, she was in charge of redesigning the packaging for Swedish tea house GARANT. DARLING CLEMENTINE: “Garant wanted to redesign their classic tea assortment, and we were given one of our most exciting projects to date. We love working with packaging, and we really like to make something work as a coherent series. There’s a little story for each flavor, and we have truly enjoyed working on this project from beginning to end. Done in collaboration with Bas.”
The two tell us about their work in an interview: “We have similar tastes. When we started fifteen years ago, we realized we had the same dresses, kitchen utensils, and furniture. We liked the same things. For us, illustration is such a good way to express ourselves. Graphics can be strict and quite limited, but illustrations can be a bit more fun and over the top.”
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Illustration Darling CLEMENTINE c/o Agent Molly & Co
About AGENT MOLLY & CO
Stockholm-based Agent Molly & Co was founded in 2002 by Molly Karlberg and Sara Sinnby. Right from the start our guiding principles have been focus, ambition and commitment. We enjoy great success representing some of Sweden’s most innovative photographers, illustrators and stylists, working within both the Swedish and international markets whilst focusing primarily on advertising and fashion. Our customers range from large multinational corporations to smaller companies, advertising agencies and magazines.
Each of our artists has their own unique niche, making it easy for our clients to find exactly what they are looking for. As agents, we are involved in the creative process from concept to finished image, thus ensuring that clients aren’t lumbered with bothersome practical details. For our photo shoots we arrange models, hair and make-up, transport, hotels, plus the necessary tecnology and studio - in short everything needed to create the ultimate working conditions for the best possible photo session.
Put simply, our job is to connect the right artist with the right client. That may sound easy, but making the perfect match requires genuine know-how and long experience. Agent Molly & Co strive to continue developing, challenging and aiming high. All for our artists’ and customers’ best.