• Zalando Visionary Award 2025: Finalists Announced

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    The Zalando Visionary Award, aligned with Copenhagen Fashion Week's sustainability standards, celebrates innovation, design excellence, and social impact. This initiative highlights Zalando's commitment to driving positive change in the fashion industry. A panel of industry experts has selected three finalists who redefine fashion with bold creativity and inclusive design:

    FEBEN

    Founded by Swedish-Ethiopian designer Feben, the London-based brand is known for vibrant, illusionary prints and innovative silhouettes.

    IAMISIGO

    Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi blends African textile heritage with contemporary craftsmanship for cutting-edge designs.

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    Stockholm's Josephine Bergqvist and Livia Schück create fashion-forward collections using deadstock and secondhand materials.
    The winner, to be announced in January, will receive €50,000 and production support for their SS26 collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week in August. The award includes mentoring and tailored resources to foster growth, including an exclusive masterclass by GCDS founder Giuliano Calza.

    “Fashion has the power to inspire change,” said Anne Pascual, SVP at Zalando. “We are thrilled to support designers pushing boundaries and redefining the industry.”

    Images courtesy of Zalando 

  • Paula Gerbase Appointed Creative Director at Georg Jensen

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Georg Jensen has announced Paula Gerbase as its new Creative Director, effective immediately. In this role, Gerbase will oversee the brand’s creative vision, ensuring cohesive design across all product categories, collaborations, and both digital and physical experiences.

    With over 15 years of experience in global luxury, Gerbase brings a deep appreciation for craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from Georg Jensen’s 120-year archive, she plans to honor the brand’s legacy while shaping its future.

    “Georg Jensen has played a pivotal role in some of the most influential design movements of the past century,” says Gerbase. “It’s a unique Danish brand rooted in quality and unmatched artistry. I’m excited to explore its unparalleled design heritage to create the next chapter.”

    Born in Brazil and raised in Switzerland, Gerbase studied fashion at Central Saint Martins in London and trained in tailoring on Savile Row. She launched her own unisex-focused brand, 1205, and has held key roles, including a six-year tenure as Artistic Director at John Lobb, part of Hermès Group. Her debut collection for Georg Jensen launches in November 2024, introducing the brand’s first silver accessories. Inspired by archival designs, the pieces—keychains, bag charms, and wearable items—celebrate the house’s 120th anniversary. Looking ahead, Gerbase will expand Georg Jensen’s material and craftsmanship repertoire, with new home and jewelry collections set to debut in 2025.

    “We have an unmatched heritage,” says Gerbase. “Georg Jensen’s works span silver, glass, ceramics, sculptures, and textiles. It’s a remarkable blend of materials and techniques that deserves to shine once more.”

    Image courtesy of  Georg Jensen

  • Sara Robertsson Jewellery Embraces Unique and Sustainable Pearls

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Sara Robertsson Jewellery has taken a unique approach to pearl selection, choosing handpicked, sustainably sourced gems that emphasize natural beauty and environmental consciousness. Working closely with Marc’Harit, a Copenhagen-based pearl expert known for his sustainable sourcing practices, the brand carefully selects pearls that support eco-friendly farming and fair trade.

    Unlike traditional jewelry brands that prioritize classic white, perfectly round pearls, Sara Robertsson Jewellery celebrates the variety in pearl shapes, colors, and sizes, which often include pearls deemed “imperfect” or as by-products in farming. “We value consciously choosing and treasuring all these kinds of pearls,” states the brand, highlighting a commitment to minimizing waste and promoting farming practices that benefit local communities. In keeping with its eco-conscious ethos, the brand uses creative in-house setting techniques that avoid harsh chemicals, ensuring each piece is crafted with care. The current collection includes traceable freshwater and Akoya pearls, with future releases set to incorporate Tahiti pearls.

    Image courtesy of Sara Robertsson 

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    Jeff Koons and Squarespace Launch New Art-Inspired Web Template

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Jeff Koons, renowned for his “Balloon Dog” sculpture, has teamed up with Squarespace to create the latest in the Squarespace Collection—a custom website design called Reflect. This partnership is part of Squarespace’s initiative to collaborate with top creative minds, including Björk, Magnum Photos, and Rick Rubin, to develop unique site templates.

    Reflect offers a modern, visually dynamic template for artists and creatives to showcase their work online, inspired by Koons’ own site revamp, which for the first time presents his complete portfolio in one place. Designed with accessibility and viewer engagement in mind, the site merges familiar design elements like grids and galleries with Koons’ signature approach to art and storytelling.

    Reflect and an accompanying short film, Inflate, highlight Squarespace's commitment to democratizing design, making it accessible to a global audience in six languages, and empowering creatives worldwide.

    Image courtesy of Squarespace
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    ARKET launches The Little Black Dress collection

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    This holiday season, ARKET honors the little black dress, a timeless symbol in women’s occasionwear. First introduced in 1920s Paris, the little black dress was revolutionary for its simplicity, versatility, and accessibility. ARKET’s new collection revisits this historic piece, blending its original values with modern-day ideas of functionality, elegance, and self-expression.

    The collection showcases four distinct styles: the backless dress, shift dress, cape dress, and fit-and-flare dress. Designed by ARKET’s in-house team of designers and dressmakers, each silhouette embodies a different form of expression, from draped fabrics to structured shapes. These dresses are created for the modern woman, offering both style and ease, whether for daytime gatherings or evening celebrations.

    Launching in stores and online at arket.com in winter 2024, ARKET’s Little Black Dress collection is designed to suit a variety of occasions, providing an elegant, timeless option for women seeking chic, effortless holiday wear.

  • MAISON CELINE ANNOUNCES THE DEPARTURE OF HEDI SLIMANE

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Maison Celine announces the departure of Hedi Slimane, who has served as Artistic, Creative, and Image Director since January 2018.

    Under his leadership, Celine has experienced remarkable growth and solidified its status as an iconic French couture house. Slimane’s holistic vision, rigorous standards, and commitment to excellence have redefined the codes of Celine while reaffirming its feminine and Parisian roots.

    He has also successfully expanded the brand into new territories, including men’s silhouettes, couture, and haute parfumerie. The extraordinary journey over the past seven years has established a formidable foundation for Celine’s future. The extraordinary journey taken together over the last seven years has made celine a house with a formidable foundation for the future.

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