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A Legacy in Steel: Börje Salming’s Final Vision Lives On Few athletes leave a legacy that extends far beyond their sport. Börje Salming was one of them. Revered for his courage, resilience, and pioneering impact on hockey, he was also deeply passionate about craftsmanship and design. That passion now lives on through the first timepiece from Salming Watches: a project Börje helped shape from the ground up. The idea was born in 2018 when Salming and longtime friend Mats Kullenberg set out to create a watch that met Börje’s exacting standards. Swiss-made mechanics, Swedish production, and uncompromising quality were non-negotiable. Working closely with design studio Superlab, he remained involved in every detail. The result is a watch infused with personal references: the number 21, his iconic jersey number, is the only numeral on the dial; the crown is inspired by a hockey puck; and the seconds hand features the silhouette of Toronto’s CN Tower, a tribute to the city where he became a legend. When Börje passed away in 2022, his family chose to continue the project, convinced it was something he would have wanted to see completed. More than a watch, it is a tribute to a remarkable life, one that captures the precision, determination, and authenticity that defined Börje Salming, and ensures his legacy continues to move forward with time. Find the watch here  Image courtesy of Salming Watches

Becore Opens Its Fifth Studio in Stockholm Becore, the Stockholm-based wellness brand that introduced the Megaformer to the Nordic market, opens its fifth studio at Karlaplan this May. Founded in 2013 by Hélène Barkman, the brand has grown from a single reformer studio into a premium wellness and lifestyle concept spanning training, design, and its own activewear line. “It feels wonderful to see how pilates has grown and become accessible to a broader audience compared to when we started in 2013. With the opening at Karlaplan, we continue to expand, and look forward to welcoming both our loyal members and new visitors,” says Hélène Barkman, Founder and CEO, Becore. The new studio was designed by Studio Sverlander. The interior combines warm timber, high-gloss black details, and granite in both dark and light tones, with an oxblood accent running through the space. Sculptural objects, leather seating, and a lounge and retail area give the studio a social dimension beyond the training floor, and a terrace extends the experience outdoors. “We focused on materials, light and spatiality to create a warm and tactile environment where every detail contributes to the overall experience. The result is a place that feels as considered as the training that takes place there,” says Johannes Sverlander, Architect and Founder, Studio Sverlander Alongside the studio opening, Becore launches a refreshed activewear collection developed around movement and sustainability – minimalist in expression and designed to work as naturally outside the studio as within it. The brand is also expanding its digital platform with online classes, extending the offering beyond its physical locations.

IDA WARG Beauty celebrates summer scents with Juicy Sorbet Shower Mousse  To mark that the summer season is here, Swedish skincare brand IDA WARG Beauty has launched the limited-edition Juicy Sorbet Shower Mousse. Bursting with sweet mango and zesty citrus notes, this gel-to-foam mousse whips into a rich, creamy lather that leaves your skin clean, silky smooth, and smelling like a summer sorbet.   Packed with Shea Butter and Canola Oil to moisturise and soften, plus Oat and Linnea extracts to soothe the skin’s outer layers, it’s the perfect treat after a long, fun day in the sun. The refreshing, summery Juicy Sorbet Shower Mousse, created to capture the vibrant energy of the season, is not to be missed!