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An international fashion brand rooted in Scandinavian simplicity. Samsøe Samsøe collections transcend trends, drawing on Denmark’s renowned design tradition to result in minimalist, affordable and accessible fashion clothes with a clear Nordic look. Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when the Samsøe brothers opened a small namesake jewellery shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium...

  One of the easiest ways to make a statement this season is with the addition of a touch of check into your outfit. Continuing 2021's love affair with checkerboard patterns, they are turning up in any permutation as long as it's statement. These prints are definitely retro inspired, but have been updated in unexpected colourways and with a play...

  Continuing the Finnish inspiration of the Pre-Spring 2022 collection, Baum Und Pferdgarten delve into the new season with a homage to Finnish modernist architect and designer, Alva Aalto. In particular, Aalto's mesmerising outdoor swimming pools that embody the delicate balance between strong graphic lines and soft organic shapes that he is so famous for.  Building on this pioneering legacy,...

  For the Pre 2022 collection Baum und Pferdgarten approaches the two worlds of art and sport from a Finnish viewpoint, exploring the work of Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck, and Formula 1, the unofficial national sport of Finland. Schjerfbeck, who gained international recognition in the 1910s and 1920s, is known for her tactile paintings, outstanding use of colour, and her focus on...

  Flipping a page, starting anew. This week, we're introducing the first drops of our upcoming Spring collections with looks designed for a real life. Eclectic and fashion-forward, yet supremely wearable the Bellerose collection is made to make your life easier with versatile clothes that will become the staples of your new year.  The collection draws on inspiration from vintage classics...

  Whether you are 'out out', stopping in for a party for one, or are somewhere in the middle, this holiday season we have you covered with our edit from the winter collections. Whilst dresses are a full-on statement with sequins, velvet or all-over print, the midi length keeps it practical and makes it easy to style with tights, and...

With the days turning dark and grey, try tapping into all the joyful hues that are appearing in the Winter collections. Styling is high contrast and playful, with colour playing a huge part in lifting the mood of the season. Whilst prints and colour mixes are light hearted they are appearing on practical, urban pieces, like the Stine Goya Leonor gilet, Eribe's...

    The History Founder Patrick Van Heurck.   Bellerose was founded in 1989 by Patrick Van Heurck. Back then, Patrick already had more than a bit of experience in the world of menswear. Moreover, he was deeply fascinated by the rich history and craftsmanship behind the garments he loved and admired. As a fan of all things Americana, he...

  For Autumn Winter 2021, Danish brand Stine Goya draws inspiration from the speakeasies of the roaring 1920s and the nonchalant cool of the 1980s New Romantics movement, where individuality and self-expression reigned supreme. Driven by emotion and romanticism, Grunge Euphoria celebrates the carefree sensuality of nightlife. How this translates in real life is a collection of stand out prints...

  Playful nineties' colour and shapes, combined with jewellery styles inspired by the days of our youth spent at the beach are adding up to a vintage feel this season. Pearls have been here for several collections now but we are now seeing a move away from the traditional classics to a more organic shape combined with hammered texture in...