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TEKLAN x LAYERED 9:10 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 TEKLAN x LAYERED introduces a collection that consists of seven hand-tufted rugs in 100% wool, four fluffy mohair blankets,  and the original LAYERED Rosso sofa in two new vibrant fabric choices – all designed in Teklan’s signature color blocking combinations. Behind Teklan you find the Scandinavian visionary artist and designer Tekla Evelina Severin – that brings a colorful and contemporary touch to the pieces.  In a press release Tekla Severin says that: “The vision for my work is the balance between the playful and straight geometric, and the perspective where the two- and three-dimensional worlds meet.”

CAPPELEN DIMYR – A SCANDINAVIAN SOFT INTERIOR ATELIER 12:15 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 During Stockholm Design Week, Cappelen Dimyr opens the doors to a product exposition at Grand Relations Atelier, presenting recent launches, iconic pieces, and glimpses of new developments. Established in 2019, Cappelen Dimyr made the first introduction with a quiet but luxurious line of handmade rugs in natural material and colors. Since then, the brand has evolved its product range, introducing artisanal colonnades, wall tapestries, and, in late autumn 2023, unveiled the first two products within the Covers category. The new launch marked the first transaction towards becoming a soft interior atelier. The first launch of covers includes two different coverlets that can be used as a decorative element at the foot of your bed or cover any furniture in the home. These exquisite coverlets combine the best of bohemian luxury and Scandinavian elegance to create a truly unique and luxurious bedding experience for your bedroom. Rooted in its foundation of crafting exceptional rugs, Cappelen Dimyr expanded the offer of bold signature pieces forfloors, introducing the floral chapter in late 2023. Each rug within this chapter is crafted to be an embodiment of timelessbeauty and craftsmanship, all decorated with floral motifs. In a strategic collaboration, Cappelen Dimyr joined forces with Australian partner Tigmi Trading to create a captivating spring editorial. This editorial not only showcases the newly launched products but also highlights iconic pieces from the collection, illustrating the brand’s commitment to artistic expression and sophisticated design. www.cappelendimyr.com

LEE® X JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT 9:41 AM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 LEE® ANNOUNCES GLOBAL COLLABORATION WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT. Today, Lee® announces the launch of a collection featuring the work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Available globally, this capsule blends legendary denim and groundbreaking art in unique styles for men and women. Bursting onto the New York City art scene in the ‘80s, Basquiat’s use of bright colors and striking graphics cemented him as a global cultural icon and left a lasting mark on the contemporary art world. Similarly, Lee has been influencing the world of denim for 100 years, creating styles like the Lee RiderTM jacket, a true original that’s often copied, but never replicated. Inspired by Basquiat’s unique sense of style and personality, Lee’s denim silhouettes and coordinates act as the canvas to showcase his neo-expressionist artwork. Splatter-painted jeans, boldly-striped sweaters and crown-adorned denim jackets seamlessly blend with artwork like the “Warrior”, “Pez Dispenser” and more. www.lee-jeans.com

Iittala – New Era 9:55 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024 IITTALA STEPS INTO A NEW ERA WITH NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR JANNI VEPSÄLÄINEN The long-standing Finnish design brand Iittala has a unique heritage in artisan glassmaking and is world-renowned for its distinctive glass design.Now Iittala presents its newly appointed Creative Director Janni Vepsäläinen, while starting a new and bold era to strengthen the brand’s commitment to artistic innovation and design quality and the artisanal heritage that defines Iittala. Janni Vepsäläinen has a long experience of working with prestigious luxury brands within fashion. Iittala has long had an influential presence in the world of design. The roots of glassmaking stretch back to 1881, and the market made its international breakthrough in the 1930s and 1940s, during the early years of modernism and functionalism. Through Janni’s creative vision, Iittala is now ready to redefine its approach to the design world.  Kicking off with an unexpected collaboration where design meets sound with the London-based experimental sound and visual artist Damsel Elysium.The artistic partnership unites Damsel Elysium’s avant-garde world with Iittala’s centuries-old tradition of artisan glassmaking, resulting in a captivatingcollection of mouth-blown and hand-made glass instruments and objects. Iittala has always had a deep commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and the exploration of glass as an artistic medium. www.iittala.com

Hugo Collaborates With Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team, Introducing Its Distinctive Style to Enthusiasts of Motorsports. 5:15 PM Friday, February 9, 2024 HUGO takes a bold step into the world of sports and excitingly unveils a new alliance with the Visa Cash App RB (VCARB) Formula OneTM Team starting this season.This collaboration positions HUGO as the Official Apparel Partner of the team, an unparalleled opportunity for the brand to leverage the global appeal of F1TM by taking it off track and authentically grounding it in culture of motorsport. In a press release Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App RB Formula OneTM Team comments: “We are very excited to welcome HUGO to the Visa Cash App RB family as the Official Apparel Partner of the team. HUGO is a brand that is synonymous with style and one that is able to elevate even the most humble to the lofty heights of sartorial elegance. We are pumped about the first collection that is set to drop and look forward to a long and creative partnership that will move the bar on the F1 aesthetic. This sport is all about speed and margins but expression and style are also critical and go hand in hand with success. Together with HUGO, we look forward to disrupting the fashion form of F1 and redefining the boundaries of what that means both at and away from track.” From the beginning of the 2024 F1TM season, the HUGO logo will be featured on the race suit, teamwear, and the cars of the VCARB Team. The partnership will continue beyond the track with limited-edition capsules of bold styles featuring the sophisticated edge of HUGO ́s tailoring, but also fashion-forward performance wear and stylish fanwear. HUGO will also design and develop looks for the VCARB Team, including formal apparel for two of the sport’s most charismatic drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, along with a range of high-performance race and travel wear for the entire team. www.hugoboss.com

Balmain DNA Hair Products 8:15 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024 Since its inception in 1974, Balmain has taken care of hair worldwide. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Balmain wants to highlight their DNA collection.The DNA collection contains caring and strengthening products that bring out your hair’s natural beauty, and leave it with a lovely persistent scent. www.balmainhair.com

Discover Maanestens New ‘Upcycled Recycled’ Earring Collection 11:16 AM Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Maanesten unveils its exclusive ‘Upcycled Recycled’ collection, dedicated to earrings. This special collection by Maanesten features a limited edition line where their design team repurposes previous styles, surplus inventory, and reclaimed materials, crafting them into fresh, captivating earrings. Essentially, this collection breathes new life into stunning stones, pearls, and pendants. ‘Upcycled Recycled’ signifies Maanesten’s commitment to responsibility, as the brand continuously strives for improvement. Each piece of jewelry is handmade in their Copenhagen workshop, showcasing unique variations and bearing the distinctive marks of its previous life. The ‘Upcycled Recycled’ collection will be available in Maanesten stores and on maanesten.com starting from February 16th.

A Fashion Editors Valentines Gift Guide 2:54 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024 This is the romantic season so we decided to publish a fashion editors gift guide as well. It’s all about hearts, roses and those pink and red hues. 

SAHCO 2024 COLLECTION: WILD BOUQUET 10:48 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2024 The Sahco 2024 collection is a revolutionary combination of classic patterns and modern elements, with inspiration from Neo-classicism and Nordic nature. The collection is like a wild bouquet of colors and patterns that create a unique and coherent whole. Bengt Thornefors is a prominent designer who has worked with well-known brands such as Acne Studios and YSL Saint Laurent. Now he is the Creative Director of Sahco and continues to set new standards in the interior design industry.

Montana Furniture Launched the Spin Collection 12:43 PM Thursday, February 15, 2024 Montana Furniture has launched the SPIN collection, which offers storage solutions tailored specifically for vinyl records.Designed for both vinyl enthusiasts and beginners, the SPIN collection features three pre-configured patterns to suit different sizes of vinyl collections.The innovative SPIN series by Montana Furniture is crafted to maintain functionality and aesthetic appeal over time. One notable feature is the inclusion of cable pass-throughs in the design, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free sound experience without the inconvenience of tangled cables.Available in all 41 Montana colours, the SPIN collection is certified by the Danish Indoor Climate label and the official EU Ecolabel, underlining its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Image courtesy of Montana