Here is the winner of the Sofia Corneskog dress raffle

Erikshjälpen's raffle of a unique silk dress was decided at the end of 2024. The dress was designed by Sofia Corneskog from Bankeryd and was worn by Sonja Aldén during six concerts. Now the winner has received her dress - and don't be surprised if it will be seen on stage again.

Actually, it was mom Madeleine who won the dress. But the one who will wear it in the future is her daughter Miranda Bergenkull Lorentzson from Gothenburg. In mid-January, Sofia Corneskog visited her to take measurements for the small adjustments that need to be made.

- I feel just like when I wore my wedding dress, a bit like a princess. It's very rare that you look this good. It feels incredibly luxurious and I'm so excited to wear it on stage," says Miranda as she tries on the dress.

It feels incredibly luxurious and I'm so excited to wear it on stage.
Miranda Bergenkull Lorentzson.
"I hope I get the chance to wear this dress on stage one day," says Miranda Bergenkull Lorentzson as she tries on the dress made by Sofia Corneskog.
Designer Sofia Corneskog with the winner of the dress raffle, Miranda. They are standing in Miranda's living room. Miranda is wearing the dress.
"I hope I get the chance to wear this dress on stage one day," says Miranda Bergenkull Lorentzson as she tries on the dress made by Sofia Corneskog.

Miranda is 32 years old and is studying to become a psychologist. She is a musical artist with a degree from the Ballet Academy in Stockholm. While studying, she keeps her showmanship alive and performs as much as she can.

- I'll probably wear the dress for more formal concerts, like when I sing in churches. It's so good that the top and skirt can be used separately, then you can dress down the dress if you want. I have a friend who will soon turn 40 and then I have thought of using only the skirt, but it might be the top too.

The dress is made entirely of silk, including the lining, and the color is best described as gray-blue. "It's incredible. The color is so beautiful. Wow," says Miranda Bergenkull Lorentzson.
Miranda, the winner of Sofia Corneskog's dress, stands in front of a mirror in her living room. Sofia is standing next to her.
The dress is made entirely of silk, including the lining, and the color is best described as gray-blue. "It's incredible. The color is so beautiful. Wow," says Miranda Bergenkull Lorentzson.

At the end of November, her mother Madeleine found out she was the winner and called Miranda straight away.

- My first thought was: How crazy, how can this even happen! Then I thought it was really cool. When my mom said she was going to give the dress to me, I asked if she was really sure. If she didn't want it instead. But my mom was sure that I would get it," says Miranda.

- She really wanted to do it for me and I am very grateful for that.

62 140 Swedish kronor (SEK)

Over 380 people participated in the raffle of the dress and a total of 62,140 Swedish kronor (SEK) was raised for Erikshjälpen's work for children around the world.

Author: Johan Larsson.

Photographer: Lisa Carlbäck.

Published: 22 January 2025

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