Author: Bianca Wessel

COS Minimalistic Spring Summer 2013

COS SS13 is true to their signature look, clean cuts, structured tailoring and with attention to detailing and finish. It’s hard to believe COS is part of H&M, until you discover the price tag that is. COS is affordable fashion for the contemporary woman.
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I find the COS SS13 collection almost a bit too structured. But on the other hand, I’m sure there are individual pieces that are absolutely lovely within the collection. They are known for doing the jackets and coats really well. Also you can’t go wrong with loose fitting blouses and jumpers. The key is to find items you like and that will compliment the rest of your wardrobe. Also excited to see the accessories when it arrives in store. After all, this is high end finish with a highs street price tag -who can resist?

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All photos and lookbook video by COS stores.

Indoor Trees in the designer home of Day Birger et Mikkelsen

Bringing nature in has long been a interior trend from Scandinavia. The stylish husband and wife duo, Keld Mikkelsen and Marianne Brandi, takes it one step further with placing a living tree indoors. Not only have they kept their Copenhagen residents in a monochrome look, they’ve also included art and nature to ensure a true personal and last but not least glamorous home.

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Keld Mikkelsen is the designer behind Scandinavian’s leading fashion house DAY Birger et Mikkelsen and his wife Marianne Brandi is the creative director of DAY Home.
Green trees indoors seem to be trending, recently spotted around in various interior magazines and blogs. I’m now on the look out for trees to decorate our home too -Let me know if you have any advice or ideas.

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Pictures from lonny.com

Ole YDE Spring Summer 2013 with vintage Georg Jensen jewellery

Copenhagen based fashion house YDE creates unique and distinctive Prêt-à-Porter with a fine “poetic” touch. The label presented its new collection SS13 at Copenhagen Fashion Week August 2012, runway models accessorised with gorgeous shoes by Christian Louboutin and with vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver jewellery, curated by designer Ole Yde from the Danish silversmith’s impressive archives. See more yde-copenhagen.com
The models hair in loose waves, pinned to one side and graphic eye makeup complimented the feminine styles shown at the YDE by Ole Yde runway show. YDE is clearly a brand not following the typical Scandinavian minimalistic understated style, but rather on the contrary embraces glamorous luxury pieces for women, inspired from previous Hollywood divas.
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A few backstage photos from the YDE by Ole Yde runway show for Spring Summer 2013.
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Ole Yde is inspired by all things beautiful and glamorous.

Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.
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Helje Hamre at London Fashion Week 15th – 19th February 2013

One of the exciting brands out of Scandinavia that will be exhibiting during london Fashion Week is Norwegian Helje Hamre. Known for sleek contemporary Nordic design, for the modern women. Pure fabrics, classic tailoring and modern clean lines, with a astonishing attention to detail in fit and finish has made this a brand to watch. The HH collections is by all means not for all. This capsule collection is for a design conscious independent woman, as the Nordic style can be edgy and sometimes seem raw and slightly dark. I’m finding this promo video for Helje Hamre quite intriguing, presenting the concept and philosophy of the brand.. Let me know what you think!

Helje Hamre is an Oslo based designer, with 13 years of experience from the fashion industry in New York. He graduated from Parsons School of Design in 2002 before working for designers like DKNY and Narciso Rodriguez. In 2010 he returned to Norway and established his own label, Helje Hamre.

Helje Hamre will be presenting his collection for Autumn Winter 2013 at the Scandinavian Exhibition at Somerset House during London Fashion Week, 15th – 19th February 2013.
London Fashion Week at Somerset House features established designers, with catwalk shows, such as Burberry Prorsum, Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood, as well as exhibiting emerging design talents. Visit londonfashionweek.co.uk

Defining Scandinavia is fully booked -see the full brand list here!

Defining Scandinavia is all set and ready to launch as the trade show is now fully booked! Previously mentioned this is a new trade show that combines design, living and fashion. Defining Scandinavia have had an overwhelming interest since they’ve launched the idea. As well as a fully booked fair international buyers and press have pre registered and will be attending Defining Scandinavia during Copenhagen Fashion Week, 31 January to 3rd February 2013 in Øksneshallen Copenhagen.
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Buyers and press may pre register online at definingscandinavia.com
The ticket will also give you admission to the other fashion trade show, Vision at Lokomotivværkstedet.

Winter Weekend in Fashionable Florence

One weekend, one couple, one Fiat 500, one hotel room, one city and lots to experience! We are heading to Florence this weekend and I’m very much looking forward to tasting some fantastic Tuscan foods, having some great espresso, enjoying the cobbled streets of Florence, exploring the surrounding areas -and just in general having a fabulous time. That’s what City Breaks are all about, no? Wishing you a wonderful weekend too -and see you on Monday! Arividerchi!





Norwegian Air Shuttle Flying High with the new Boeing 737Max

Did you know that Europe’s largest ever aircraft order comes from a carrier few outside the Nordic countries have heard of? Norwegian Air Shuttle (trading as Norwegian) has ordered 222 single-aisle Boeing and Airbuses. This is a breakthrough deal for Boeing, being the second order for its 737, known as the 737Max.
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Norwegian, based in Oslo, is the second-largest airline in Scandinavia and has a route portfolio that spans across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East. They are a company in growth thanks to reasonable air fares, great service and modern airplanes. Among other they introduced the comfortable 737 Boeing Sky Interior featuring new, modern-sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, larger stow bins and more headroom around the aisle seats. Other features include a quieter cabin, intuitive placement of switches and call buttons, improved sound quality and different interior lighting schemes. This is in adddition to a FREE use of WiFi on board. In other words a slice of heaven for any traveller.

Check out their schedule at norwegian.com

The Pippa Bag designed by Norwegian Marion Muhonen Nilsen

Modalu was founded in 2004 by Norwegian born Marion Muhonen Nilsen, a skilled designer with a passion for luxurious yet wearable leather handbags with a strong identity. Ms Muhonen Nilsen is originally from Ski, just North of the Norwegian capital Oslo, but currently resides in the UK. She’s an awarded designer, both in Norway and internationally.

The Modula brand really became Hot on the High Street when Pippa Middelton picked it up in Spring 2011. In fact the day after the Royal Wedding, Pippa Middleton made her debut carrying Modalu’s Bristol bag in shark gray, and the bag was swiftly renamed the Pippa bag.


The Pippa bag is a classic leather bag for work and weekends, it includes three compartments with two front zipper pockets for easy access to smaller items. It also comes with a removable shoulder strap which Pippa herself doesn’t seem to use. The bag will set you back £169, not bad compared to other bags hanging on celebrity wrists.

New bag this spring is the Pippa Satchel bag, a sleek and spacious leather satchel for everyday use. Inspired by the quintessential British equestrian sporting season. We like! Retails for £230.


Shop online at modula.com

World’s premier jeweller Georg Jensen with Scandinavian heritage

Georg Jensen thrilled us with a campaign around London just before Christmas; Delightful images capturing this outstanding Danish luxury brand, a world’s premier jeweller with creations of timeless beauty and superlative craftsmanship.

Designer at Georg Jensen since 1987, Regitze Overgaard says this about how the heritage of the company influences her:

The DNA that the archive represents is the foundation of all my collections. For me, it is about renewal while still retaining an understanding of the brand and its heritage.

Georg Jensen has more than 100 stores in 12 countries. Founded in Denmark in 1904 originally as a silver smith Georg Jensen nowadays includes a wide range of gold, silver, platinum and diamond jewellery, watches, cutlery, hollowware as well as design items for the home and office.
Renown for high quality, pure and elegant design, Georg Jensen is considered one of Denmark’s most recognized brands.

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No.5 a Stylish modular Storage System for the functional home

With a new home comes the need for storage and the pursuit for smart solutions is now an ongoing quest. We’ve already visited a certain Swedish furniture giant to pick up the practical Stolmen wardrobe solution. With no build in storage in our flat, our eyes have been on the storage solution from Montana. Recently we also discovered the modular storage system No.5 from Swedish company Voice. So if you don’t mind the price tag we are suddenly spolit for choice!

No.5 is based on the square root of five with slim dimensions and harmonious proportions. The system can be fitted with doors, drawers or shelves in 72 different combinations. It can be mounted on a wall, placed on a plinth or frame or fitted with castors. Either way this system will store, keep and present your belongings in a functional and sleek way.




To find out more, visit www.voice.eu/no5/

Styling: Lotta Agaton Photo: Petra Bindel

Voice is a Swedish furniture company founded in 1997. The designer of No.5 for Vouce is Jesper Ståhl, a industrial designer who trained at the London Royal College of Art. His portfolio includes kitchen utensils, lighting, electronic products, wash stands and tools. Several of them are acclaimed pieces and have won awards, both in Sweden and internationally. For Voice, Jesper Ståhl has also designed the wooden chair Bodoni and the acclaimed cabinet No. 216.

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