Birger

"Come, girls," called Birger at last; "Father says it is dark enough now to light the tree."

Gerda in Sweden Etta Blaisdell McDonald

"Call the boy 'Birger' if you will; but 'Anna' is not the right name for the girl."

Gerda in Sweden Etta Blaisdell McDonald

"Let us name the boy 'Birger' for your father," suggested his wife, kneeling beside the cradle; "and call the girl 'Anna' for your mother."

Gerda in Sweden Etta Blaisdell McDonald

Net-a-porter (J.Crew; Day Birger et Mikkelsen; Stella McCartney; Elizabeth and James; Chloé); Browns (Maison Martin Margiela) While I'm not sure about conventional white pantsuits (too "Saturday Night Fever"), I do like white trousers and a white jacket, or the white trousers and ivory-beige jacket combo, especially for late summer parties and for those of us unfortunate enough to have to work in the confines of an office during August.

How to Wear White Right Now Tina Gaudoin 2011

For off-white jackets, try Stella McCartney's slim-fit twill blazer (£1,035); for white, Elizabeth & James's Emery linen and cotton-blend blazer (£350) or Day Birger et Mikkelsen's "South African" cropped blazer (£170).

How to Wear White Right Now Tina Gaudoin 2011

During Stockholm Design Week, the Hotel Birger Jarl hosted the “Check In” exhibition of young Swedish designers, where they were able to show off their latest work.

One Night by Sebastian Kjersén 2009

Birger Ronald Stam, the 70-year-old man who plays chess with Atticus.

George Heymont: Fancy Footwork (Competition Isn't Everything) George Heymont 2011

Swan into a soiree in a silk-chiffon pleated gown adorned with silver crystals by Malene Birger.

Trend Report: Red-carpet looks 2011

Birger Ronald Stam, the 70-year-old man who plays chess with Atticus.

George Heymont: Fancy Footwork (Competition Isn't Everything) George Heymont 2011

Birger Braadland graduated from high school in 1897 and entered the Military Academy in 1903.

Bio - Birger Braadland 2010