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Porsche SCOPES: May 26 – 28th text Fashion Tales Porsche SCOPES will come to Stockholm for the first time on the weekend of 26-28 May 2023. The three-day multidisciplinary festival will feature performances and installations by prominent local pioneers in art, music, design, tech and social topics at Värmeverket in Bredäng – with free entry every day. SCOPES, a global platform to support creative souls worldwide, was launched in Berlin in 2018 to create space for ground-breaking local creators and meaningful content. Since then, the festival has been held in Tokyo, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Singapore and Tel Aviv. SCOPES will offers many highlights from the vibrant Scandinavian scene. On the music side, you can see, among others, the electronic pop quartet Little Dragon, who are about to release their seventh album, the internationally recognized lo-fi house producer DJ Seinfeld, the P3- Gold-awarded rapper and artist Jelassi, the Finnish pop princess ALMA, the multi-talented Stella Explorer with her experimental mix of pop, ambient and house, dreamy neo-soul singer and DJ Nápoles from Ladieslovehiphop, Elliphant who has shown her musical breadth through collaborations with e.g. MØ, Major Lazer and Doja Cat, as well as Arvida Byström, one of the most successful artists of our time on the internet who is now making her artist debut as a musician. The festival also offers spectacular art installations by e.g. Swedish Girls, DANG/HO & Musoke Productions, BOZ ART, Fabian Bergmark Näsman and Emotional Landscape, and a fashion show by the hand knitted brand Imaskopi which was widely acclaimed during its fashion week debut last year. As well as topical talks focusing on “AI’s impact on culture” and sustainability in the world of fashion due to “The textile circle”, with profiles such as Mathieu Wothke ofm Somewhere Global, 3D artist Andreas Wannerstedt, Mohamed Mire of Fotografiska, Iggy Jeans and Deadwood Studios. Porsche SCOPES will take place at Värmeverket in Bredäng, Stockholm – a non-profit creative hub with an entire 5.000m² dedicated to collaborations between creators and artists. LINEUP Music & PerformancesAlex KassianAlmaArvida ByströmBamBam FrostBella Sarris x Joanna NordahlDaniel ArayaDJ SeinfeldEttiElliphantEsther KiraboEvigt MörkerHarrison FirstHugo DanielJelassiKimchiiKorantemaaLittle DragonLisa Janbell x Jessie GranqvistMatthias PolancoNápoles + Niki AwandeeOrphée NoahProf. StrangerSkudgeStella ExplorerTusabe Art & DesignBOZ ARTButch X FemmeElin Fiorentino PassanisiEmotional LandscapeFabian Bergmark NäsmanImaskopiDANG/HO & Musoke ProductionsKimberly IhreSimon MattissonStudio Igor & IngridSwedish Girls Talks & Workshops‘The textile circle’with RHĪZ (Sara Araya + Emilia Engblad) x Iggy Jeans x Deadwood Studios‘AI’s impact on culture’with Somewhere Global x Andreas Wannerstedt x Mohamed Mire/ Fotografiska x Korey Stegared-Pace/ Microsoft x Lisa Ehlin/ Beckmans College of DesignFireside chat between Jelassi x Moa Gürbüzer/ Odd Bird‘Exclusivity within art and music’ with Leo Razzak/ Värmeverket Tickets:The entrance is free of charge. No tickets needed. Date: 26-28th May 2023Location: Värmeverket, Bredängsvägen 203, StockholmEntrance: Free – first come, first served (age limit 18+)More information:  WebsiteInstagram

Levi’s Moves Forward with Plant-Based Dyes and Pigments, Organic & Transitional Cotton in the 2023 Spring/Summer WellThread® Capsule. text Ulrika Lindqvist For decades, Levi’s has been a proud leader of sustainability efforts in fashion. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Levi’s WellThread®, which leverages more sustainable design innovation that may reduce the adverse impact of apparel production. From fibers and dyeing to garment finishing, water and resources are conserved at every step during the manufacturing process. All WellThread® fabrics and garments are made in facilities that recycle their water, and our wash formulas are developed to reduce their chemical, energy, and water impact. With longer term andscalable changes in mind, WellThread® puts research and innovation at the forefront of its work. Levi’s WellThread® uses BioBlack TX by Nature Coatings in its prints, a plant-based pigment from wood waste. This black pigment comes from FSC® certified sources and serves as a replacement for petroleum-derived carbon black, which relies on the combustion of fossil fuels. BioBlack TX is produced through a closed-loop manufacturing system, and it’s 100% bio-based. The pigment comes from upcycled wood waste that otherwise would be burned or landfilled. Plant-based indigo dyes as well as organic and transitional cotton remain a centerpiece of this season’s WellThread® capsule while adding plant-based black pigment to its portfolio. After launching the Levi’s® WellThread® Transitional Cotton program in 2020, Levi’s has continued to work with small shareholder farmers in India as they transition their fields to a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people by relying on ecological processes, biodiversity and farming cycles adapted to local conditions. The brand is supporting these farmers during this transition by committing to the purchase of their transitional cotton crop – reducing their financial risk during the transition period to organic farming. These breakthroughs have been implemented in the ‘23 Spring/Summer Levi’s WellThread capsule, styled for longevity. For women, the assortment includes the Baggy Dad, a loose and relaxed fitting pair of jeans, and the iconic Type II Trucker, a boxy silhouette with denim covered snaps. New additions include the 80s Mom Shorts and a slimdenim shirt with denim-covered snaps. Men’s fits for the assortment include the 551Z and 502 in denim, the Loose Chino Crop in printed denim, and the Vintage Trucker with organic cotton and plant-based dyes. With Levi’s WellThread®, everyone can wear their values with tried and true iconic styles that will stand the test of time. “Our goal is to develop more sustainable methods to make high-quality, beautiful clothing that will endure both emotionally and physically,” said Paul Dillinger, Vice President, Head of Global Product Innovation at Levi Strauss & Co. “Through WellThread®, Levi’s has demonstrated a firm commitment to supporting research efforts for new processes and resources to be scaled and shared with the world. Collaboration is a key element in all of our work and we’re grateful to all of the farmers, designers, and material scientists who contributed to the breakthroughs that will help protect our planet.”

Burberry Swimwear SS23 text Ulrika Lindqvist Introducing A Burberry Summer In celebration of the season, Daniel Lee iconises the brand’s house codes with his debut swimwear campaign: an ode to summer escapism inspired by Burberry’s heritage of adventure. The Check takes centre stage across a curation of swimwear, shorts, robes and beach totes. Photography and film by Tyrone Lebon. Cast includes:Alex Schlab, Angelina Kendall, Candace Demers, Ishmael Auguiste, Kaedon Baxter, Matheus Mesquita, Sophie Alice, Tess Carter, and Tianna St. Louis The Check is Burberry’s iconic house code, first used to line their raincoats in the 1920s. Over the decades, it has come to symbolise the brand’s history, craftsmanship and enduring British style. All images courtesy of Burberry 

A Day’s March x Lisa Larsson text Ulrika Lindqvist “A Day’s March introduces a collection created in collaboration with the artist Lisa Larsson. Together, they have created a collection where A Day’s March’s Scandinavian minimalism meets Lisa Larsson’s colorful escapism. Lisa Larsson’s art revolves around peaceful and dreamy still lifes, relaxed women, and idyllic landscapes. The collection draws inspiration from the universe that Larsson has created with her countless paintings, and together with A Day’s March, she has designed clothes and accessories that the faceless characters in her art can or should wear. “I wanted to create clothes that you want to wear when summer days are long, warm, and full of life. When you wake up to the sea breeze from an open window, eat endlessly long lunches in the shade, and jump from cliffs into the salt Mediterranean. Like a real Bon Vivant, if you will. The collection is for these moments. The feeling of something handmade, but that you still don’t have to be afraid to use and love. The collection is meant to be lived in, like a sybarite. It has been a fantastic experience to work side by side with A Day’s March. Their talented team has supported me in my artistic impulses and guided me through the jungle of clothing design. A Day’s March was the perfect match for the collection I wanted to create, as they have a unique way of combining a relaxed look with a luxurious feel. They also have great knowledge and experience in working with high-quality and sustainable fabrics. It has truly been a pleasure to learn and create together with A Day’s March.” Lisa Larsson x A Day’s March launches on adaysmarch.com friday april  28th 2023. Images copyright of A Day’s March

Tokyo Sense Pop-Up: Paris Fashion Week Men’s During Paris Fashion Week Men’s, when the city traditionally becomes a stage for spectacle, a quieter proposition will emerge in the Marais. From June 14 to July 7, Tokyo Sense arrives not as a retail activation or a temporary showroom, but as a carefully considered cultural platform exploring the enduring relationship between craftsmanship, materiality, and contemporary Japanese design.   Developed by LUMINE in collaboration with Berlin-based curator Andreas Murkudis, the project occupies a space between exhibition, concept store, and editorial experience. Bringing together approximately thirty Japanese brands across fashion, objects, publishing, and design, Tokyo Sense offers an alternative narrative within a fashion landscape increasingly driven by immediacy.   What distinguishes the initiative is its commitment to context. Rather than presenting Japanese creativity as a singular aesthetic or cultural export, the platform reveals a diverse ecosystem of makers and designers whose practices are united by a deep sensitivity to materials and process. Each participant is given equal visibility, creating a collective portrait of contemporary Japan that resists hierarchy and trend-driven categorization. For Andreas Murkudis, whose Berlin store has become synonymous with thoughtful curation and long-term value, the project reflects a growing need for slower forms of engagement within the industry. At a moment when visibility often outweighs substance, Tokyo Sense proposes a different rhythm—one built around understanding, discovery, and sustained dialogue.   The timing is significant. As global fashion continues to reassess notions of luxury and authenticity, Japanese craftsmanship has gained renewed relevance. Yet Tokyo Sense avoids nostalgia. Instead, it highlights how traditional knowledge systems continue to evolve through contemporary design practices, demonstrating that innovation and heritage are not opposing forces but interconnected ones.   The project also marks an important chapter for LUMINE. Known for shaping some of Tokyo’s most influential retail environments through its LUMINE and NEWoMan developments, the company has increasingly expanded its international ambitions. Following the opening of its global flagship in Singapore, Paris becomes the next step in establishing a broader cultural presence beyond Japan.   More importantly, Tokyo Sense signals a shift in how cultural exchange can operate today. Rather than importing products into a new market, it creates a framework for conversation—between Tokyo and Paris, between makers and audiences, and between local communities and global networks. The platform functions as a meeting point where commerce, culture, and storytelling intersect. image courtesy Tokyo Sense Situated at 16 Rue des Minimes in the heart of the Marais, the space itself becomes part of the experience. Visitors are invited not simply to shop but to engage with objects, materials, and ideas. Fashion exists alongside books, design pieces, and crafted goods, encouraging a broader understanding of contemporary Japanese creativity as a living cultural ecosystem rather than a collection of individual brands.   As the boundaries between retail, exhibition-making, and publishing continue to blur, Tokyo Sense offers a compelling model for what the future of cultural platforms might look like. It acknowledges that meaningful engagement requires more than visibility; it requires curation, intention, and time.   While this inaugural edition is rooted in Paris, its ambitions extend far beyond a single city. Conceived as an evolving platform rather than a one-off event, future iterations are expected to travel internationally, creating new opportunities for exchange between creative communities across the globe.   In an era defined by acceleration, Tokyo Sense reminds us that the most resonant experiences often emerge from careful observation. It is less about presenting a finished image of Japan and more about opening a space where contemporary craftsmanship can be encountered, understood, and appreciated on its own terms.

Etnodim and the Meaning of Summer Within Us Etnodim’s latest collection, Summer Within Us, turns the language of home into something poetic and deeply wearable. Based in Kyiv, the brand has spent the past 17 years building a distinctive identity rooted in Ukrainian heritage, reworking traditional embroidery through a contemporary fashion lens. Founded by designer Andriy Cherukha, Etnodim has cultivated a loyal following for its ability to transform historical craft into clothing that feels both culturally resonant and strikingly current. In Summer Within Us, that dialogue takes on a more intimate tone. The collection reflects on the emotional architecture of home and the subtle relationship between interior spaces and the world beyond them. Its central motif – the curtain – becomes more than a household object; it emerges as a metaphor for softness, privacy, and connection, marking the threshold between exposure and shelter. This idea is carried through with fluid silhouettes, natural fabrics, cutwork embroidery, and semi-sheer details that suggest light, movement, and transparency. There is a quiet sensuality to the pieces, but also a sense of restraint – a balance that allows the collection to feel reflective rather than nostalgic. image courtesy Etnodim