Category: Fashion

News: Marimekko to close its factories in Finland

Marimekko’s own production has always been a central aspect of creating and developing its Nordic signature design, with three factories in Finland: the fabric printing works in Helsinki, the clothing factory at Kitee, and the bag factory in Sulkava. At present, Marimekko’s own plants has produced almost half of all the products sold by the company.

Marimekko stated in their press release this May that the negotiations, initiated in March 2013 by Marimekko
Corporation on potential permanent staff reductions concerning the personnel of its manufacturing operations and the adjacent factory outlets located in Sulkava and Kitee, Finland, has led to the result that Marimekko is to close its production plants in Kitee and Sulkava as well as their adjacent factory outlets. This will affect 60 jobs in total.
The reductions in staffing and other actions to be effected are expected to bring an approximate total of EUR 1.0 million in annual cost savings. The aim is to increase profit and to secure business competitiveness in the future.
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Marimekko is a Finnish textile and clothing design company, founded in 1951, renowned for its original prints and colours. marimekko.com

Source: Wall Street Jouneral.

Inspirational from Designers Remix collection for Pre Autumn 2013

I know we’re still waiting for summer to arrive. But on a rainy and grey day in May I thought I’d might as well share a sneak preview on some gorgeous pre autumn news landing in stores mid June. From Danish designer label Designers Remix comes oversized coats, jumpers, trousers, shorts and skirts in the chic but slightly sporty look we’ve become to love.
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I remember my mum had similar white court shoes in the 80’s and as a child I always though they were beautiful.

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The red ensemble is to die for, with a simple oversized jumper matched together with a asymmetric skirt. Very bold indeed.

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© Designer Remix. Pre Autumn 2013

Above styles are on my wish list -all of them. Absolutely love the casual chic Scandinavian style. Find your nearest retailer at designersremix.com

BECKSÖNDERGAARD Scarfs for Spring Summer 2013

Accessories brand BECKSÖNDERGAARD COPENHAGEN from Copenhagen Denmark is known for gorgeous printed scarfs in trendy colours, but above all it’s the quality that really makes you addicted to this brand. Fine knit soft cotton draped around you, making you warm and comfortable throughout the day.
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The Danish accessory brand BECKSÖNDERGAARD COPENHAGEN was founded by Lis Beck and Anna Søndergaard in 2003. With their love for colours and Scandinavian simplicity BECKSÖNDERGAARD creates stylish accessories with a natural colour palette, unique handdrawn prints.

DEFINING SCANDINAVIA -the trade show for Design & Living

Defining Scandinavia launched this January, exhibiting a well curated selection of everything within Design & Living. Situated in the trendy and historical Øksneshallen (used to be a slaughter house in the oden days) in Copenhagen, the show was an immediate success with exhibitors, buyers and press alike.

And now the next show is coming together! Season 2 of Defining Scandinavia will take place 8th – 11th August 2013.

Defining Scandinavia presents the most distinctive trends, and in the August 2013 edition they will focus on ‘Functional Moxie’. ‘Moxie’ is colloquial slang for courage, daring and spirit. Using the term ‘Functional Moxie’, Defining Scandinavia accepts the challenge, focusing on the way existing trends, put in a new functional context, addresses the genre of design and living. We aim to embrace functionality by daring to choose only value-adding everyday objects. Sounds interesting?
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Louise Roe is one designer that will be exhibiting again at Defining Scandinavia. Especially her textile products are truly sensational, bout in texture and colour. Make sure to pop by the stand if you are there or see more design essentials at louiseroe.dk

Buyers and press can register online at definingscandinavia.com

Our favourite styles from Danish designer Margit Brandt Spring 2013

Margit Brandt is a Danish long term favourite brand among Scandinavian women, with it’s clean lines and effortlessly chic styles. The Spring 2013 collection by Margit Brandt offers exciting prints of luxurious fabrics. margitbrandtstore.dk
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© Margit Brandt graphic collection for Spring 2013

Margit Brandt first collection was launched in 1965, with the head designer Margit Brandt being regarded as one of the fashion genius of the world. The brand was relaunched in 2005 and Sandra Zecevic is todays head of design.
For style inspiration we recommend following the Margit Brandt Blog

Norwegian Designerkollektivet moves to GlasMagasinet August 2013

The designers collective, Designerkollektivet in Oslo Norway are about to expand. They will be moving from Aker Brygge to the prestigious GlasMagasinet in the city centre of Oslo. GlasMagasinet, located on Stortorvet, is one of Norway’s oldest and most famous department stores. Designerkollektivet was launched in 2009 by a group of Norwegian designers, with the aim of promoting emerging talents and great Norwegian design as well as making it more available to the general public. With the move the concept shop are hoping to include more designers.
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So far there’s been more than 50 independent designers involved in the project, with names including Jumina, Fam Irvoll, Vera&William, TSH, Tina Haagensen, Daniel Sørensen, Peter Løchstøer, Undorn and Arne&Carlos.
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See more at designerkollektivet.no

From a rural Swedish island to New York – Meet Carin Rodebjer

Originally from the Swedish island, Gotland, a rural place in the middle of the Baltic Sea. She grew up on a farm far away from fashion. But her growing interest of clothes and sewing was nurtured by her mothers love of textile crafts.
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Carin then decided to move to New York to study fashion at F.I.T (Fashion Institute of Technology). This opened up a whole new world, and soon after her own brand RODEBJER was founded. Her design philosophy is based on wardrobe essentials in combination with items catching the zeitgeist:

“I respect history and I am sensitive to the future, translating it into both long-lasting style and fashion forward items. I believe in a style that is effortlessly elegant without loosing comfort, allowing women the luxury to get on with life without restriction.”

When visiting London Fashion Week last February, RODEBJER was one of the brands that really caught my eye in the Scandinavia Exhibition. Highly wearable pieces finished beautifully in luxurious fabrics.

And when seeing the promo video for RODEBJER Spring Summer 2013, I can’t help to think that Carin is taking great pride in her Swedish island origin, and that she still holds nature close to heart. Here are a few stills from the beautiful film, shot by Rebecca Palmer, longtime friend of RODEBJER, styled and directed the film.
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The RODEBJER Spring Summer 2013 video was filmed on a deserted Atlantic beach, during the sunrise and sunset of one single day. The vast ocean acted as backdrop in the east, with glimpses of lights from New York City in the long distant horizon. The video features India Salvor Menuez, an artist and actress of New York’s Lower East Side.

Munthe plus Simonsen Spring Summer 2013 edgy Danish fashion

Danish women’s fashion brand Munthe plus Simonsen, a favourite of supermodel Helena Christensen, is recognised for its relaxed glamour and edgy clothes emphasising on exquisite materials and details. Danish fashion at its best.
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The Copenhagen based designer, Naja Munthe creates a casual yet elegant and glamorous style that Scandinavian fashion has become so famous for; High quality women’s fashion, feminine with an unmissable raw touch.
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Naja Munthe finds her inspiration from the beautiful and rough Scandinavian nature and the changing seasons.

See more of Munthe plus Simonsen

The COS Scandi Chic affordable Little Black Dress

A drop gorgeous dress, the LBD Little Black Dress we all should have in the wardrobe, is hanging at your nearest Cos Store. The sleeveless dress made in lightweight woven fabric with raw cut edges brings a Scandi chic twist to the LBD.
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Understated details of this dropped waist dress will make you stand out in any occasion, throughout the day.
With a kind price tag £69 and sizes from 34 to 44 this little black dress is simply a must have! I’m off to Cos Flagship store in Regent’s Street -see you there? cosstores.com

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