Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sophia Lanawan sits in her office in Copenhagen. Her voice, warm and reflective, carries easily over the phone. There is a calmness to her words, but underneath, you can hear …
With Filipino roots and a Danish upbringing, Sophia found her path in New York’s green fashion Read More
Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko is taking its bold, colorful designs to new corners of Southeast Asia, Fashion Network reports. The company plans to open its first stores in Indonesia and …
Finnish design giant expands in Southeast Asia Read More
Fashion giant Zara has teamed up with Swedish video commerce pioneer Bambuser to introduce a livestream shopping platform in China, marking a significant expansion of its digital strategy in one …
Zara Launches Livestream Shopping for Chinese New Year with Bambuser’s Tech Read More
The ongoing pro-Palestine boycott campaign is causing Swedish fast fashion giant, H&M, to withdraw from the Moroccan market by December. The campaign, directed at Western brands supporting Israel, has sparked …
H&M targeted in pro-Palestine boycott campaign Read More
World-renowned Swedish football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimović, is set to launch the latest “Selected by Zlatan” collection in collaboration with H&M Move. The fitness-inspired menswear collection will be available globally in …
H&M Move to launch new collection with Zlatan Ibrahimović Read More
PETA Asia is claiming that Swedish H&M is implicated in supporting the down industry. The accusation is based on a recent 13-month-long investigation. PETA claims that H&M sources down jackets …
H&M accused of unethical jacket production in Vietnam Read More
Swedish fashion house, Djerf Avenue, recently dropped a new collection, “Country Side.” It features items in earth-tone colors such as cardigans, knitted sweaters, jeans as well as scarfs and casual …
Spice up your style with “Country Side” collection from Swedish brand Djerf Avenue Read More
H&M is set to launch a new party collection in collaboration with the renowned Danish fashion brand Rotate Birger Christensen. The Danish fashionista brand is famous for its coveted party …
H&M to Collaborate with Danish Rotate Birger Christensen Read More
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, President and CEO of Marimekko said in a recent press release reporting the company’s growth that Asia and Scandinavia are the company’s main focus in its current strategy …
Marimekko ensures Asia and Scandinavia as its main markets Read More
The Finnish design house, Marimekko, experienced a notable 13 percent growth in sales within the Asia-Pacific region in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The Asia-Pacific’s is Marimekko’s second-largest …
Finnish Marimekko experienced an increase of 13 percent in sales within the Asia-Pacific Read More
Thai fashion retailer, Jaspal Plc, secured the rights to import and distribute products of the Finnish brand Marimekko in Vietnam and Malaysia. It also was appointed to handle the import …
Thai fashion house Jaspal secures rights to import and distribute Marimekko and others Read More
The uprising Swedish fashion brand, Djerf Avenue, officially launched its latest collection “Date Night” on 10 October 2023. The collection features items that are timeless and suitable for daily basis …
Timeless items of Swedish Djerf Avenue “Date Night” collection are here Read More
H&M has announced its latest designer collaboration with the French fashion house Rabanne. The brand was founded by Paco Rabanne in 1966, but has since 2013 been reinvigorated by creative …
H&M has announced latest design collaboration with French Rabanne Read More
H&M states that unusually hot weather in Europe has delayed the start of the A/W23 shopping season, which has inflicted in the Swedish retailers September sales. According to the Swedish …
H&M blames warm weather for poor September sales Read More
The Danish-Filipino fashionista, Sophia Lanawan had been exploring her passions as well as reconnecting with her Filipino heritage in Manila, the Philippines. One of Sophia’s favorite locations so far was …
Danish-Filipino fashionista “Sophia Lanawan” explores her passions and heritage in Philippines Read More
The Swedish fast fashion retailer, H&M, will have its debut on Shopee in Singapore and Malaysia on Friday, September 22, 2023. H&M’s collaboration with the e-commerce platform comes as part …
H&M launch on e-commerce platform in Singapore and Malaysia Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Manila recently held the “Fashion Forever” exhibition at SM Aura mall in Manila, the Philippines to enhance the circular fashion movement in the Asian country. According …
Sweden holds ”Fashion Forever” exhibition to enhance circular fashion in Philippines Read More
The brand “Djerf Avenue” from Stockholm, Sweden successfully wrapped up its pop-up store opening and held the first fashion show during the first week of September 2023 in New York …
Swedish “Djerf Avenue” pop-up store and first fashion show rock NYC Read More
Swedish footwear brand, Vagabond, has opened an official concept store via Chinese TMall. The brand states that it’s aiming to expand within the Asian market by launching a selection of …
Vagabond opens Tmall concept store Read More
The Finnish fashion and home decor brand, Marimekko introduced its Fall/Winter 2023 collection which is “shaped by architecture.” Each piece was made to bring joy to people’s everyday lives through …
Marimekko Fall/Winter 2023 collection “shaped by architecture” Read More
“Djerf Avenue,” the Swedish fashion brand owned by the Swedish influencer/designer, Matilda Dejerf will open its pop-up store in New York City, New York, the United States from 31 August …
Swedish fashion brand “Djerf Avenue” to open pop-up store in NYC Read More
The Swedish retail giant, H&M, will roll out a new home décor section at its flagship store in Singapore. H&M Home will take up a section of the first floor …
H&M Home to launch at Singapore flagship store Read More
Pandora, the Danish fashion jewelry brand, has recently named the American actress Ashley Park as its new global ambassador. Park has gained huge recognition in China for her role as …
Pandora to revamp its image in China Read More
H&M, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, is suing Chinese rival Shein over copyright breach. H&M has accused Shein of plagiarism and “stealing” the designs of its products. The Swedish company has …
H&M sues Shein over alleged copied designs Read More Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand Marimekko is set to make its Singapore debut. The brand is to open its first store and cafe concept in the Ion Orchard shopping mall …
Finnish fashion brand Marimekko enters Singapore Read More
The KAMAY jacket by Aleksander Revas is crafted from premium faux suede developed from recycled PET bottles. The jacket is made to raise awareness about the urgent issue of plastic …
Sustainable fashion out of recycled bottles Read More
Once upon a time, a Danish girl by the name of Elisabeth Rolskov went backpacking. Little did she know, that her trip would be the start of a happy and …
Danish Elisabeth found her “Eliment” in Vietnam Read More
H&M announced on Sunday, May 28, that the Swedish fast fashion brand would close its flagship store in Beijing’s Sanlitun area on June 11 as the lease contract is set …
H&M to close Beijing flagship store Read More
Boozt AB, a Swedish online fashion retailer said Thursday, May 25, that the company has blocked 42,000 customers. The consumers have been blocked for returning too many items. Boozt AB …
Swedish online fashion retailer blocks 42,000 customers Read More
. Helena Helmersson, CEO of Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M Group, has been appointed new co-chair of The Fashion Pact’s steering committee. Helmersson is succeeding chairman and CEO Francois-Henri Pinault. …
H&M’s CEO is new co-chair of The Fashion Pact Read More
The Thai-Norwegian star, Urassaya Sperbund, shared that she will attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2023 event as a Friend of the House of the brand. The event will be …
Urassaya to attend Louis Vuitton event as Friend of the House in Italy Read More
The Finnish brand Marimekko’s sales fell to €35.3 million in the first quarter. This was mainly due to a decline in Finnish wholesale and lower licensing income in the EMEA …
Marimekko is focusing on Asia after weak first quarter Read More
H&M’s collaboration with French designer Mugler has been a huge success in China. A success that the fashion group happened to underestimate. H&M made the sensual capsule collection available in …
H&M collab with Mugler is a huge success in China Read More
IndustriAll has called out the Swedish fashion group for continuing to source from Myanmar despite the country’s humanitarian crisis brought on by the military coup. IndustriAll said that H&M’s responsible …
H&M criticized for continuing Myanmar sourcing Read More
The Swedish-Thai artist, Praya Lundberg, attended the grand opening of the redesign of “The Tiffany & Co. Landmark” located at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, New York, the …
Swedish-Thai artist “Praya Lundberg” attends grand opening of “Tiffany & Co. Landmark” Read More
Kintra Fibers, backed by H&M and Bestseller, has raised $8 million in funding. Unlike traditional polyester, Kintra sources 100-percent bio-based inputs derived from corn glucose to create its patented resin. …
Backed by H&M and Bestseller, Kintra Fibers raises $8 million Read More
H&M’s new kids collection Re-Enchantment, is a line of clothing targeting girls 8-14 years. The collection is trimmed with pearl and rhinestone embellishments made from fully recycled components. The trimmings …
H&M kids collection with fully recycled embellishments Read More
The Swedish fashion brand, H&M Move has partnered with the carbon capture company LanzaTech to create garments partly from captured emissions and infusing them with the brand’s own DryMove technology …
H&M Move partners with carbon capture company LanzaTech Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) has welcomed a new start-up member “DOSE Athletic” into the organization. DOSE Athletic is a sportswear brand designed using the latest technologies such as sweat-wicking …
New SweCham member “DOSE Athletic” Read More
Major fashion retailers like Marks & Spencer and Primark are ceasing their outsourced production in Myanmar. This is due to issues with labor and human rights as well as logistical …
H&M keeps outsourcing to Myanmar despite other big brands’ departure Read More
Swedish H&M stated last week, that its net profit more than doubled in the first quarter (1Q) 2023. Thereby defying expectations as analysts were expecting a loss. Shares in H&M …
H&M beats expectations Read More
H&M has launched a new resale platform in cooperation with thredUP. The platform is a part of the Swedish fashion retailers’ efforts to extend the use of its products and …
H&M launches new resale platform to cut fashion waste Read More
Helsinki-based fashion and textile company, Marimekko, has reported a 9% increase in net sales for financial year 2022 (FY22), reaching €166.51 million. The company’s sales were boosted by growing international …
Finnish Marimekko’s net sales increased 9% in FY22 Read More
The Swedish fashion company, H&M, announced a collaboration with the Dutch 3D artist, Eva Cremers, in the upcoming spring collection for kids. “The collection is a ray of sunshine that …
H&M collabs with Dutch 3D artist in spring collection for kids Read More
Pandora suffered from both uncertain consumers and corona restrictions in China last year. Still the Danish jewelry company’s profit went from 4 billion DKK the previous year, to 5 billion …
Pandora uncertain about the future in China Read More
Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming to an end. A week, that has increasingly become known for its efforts to reduce the industry’s enormous impact on the planet. Copenhagen Fashion Week’s …
Copenhagen Fashion Week is the world’s most sustainable Read More
The Swedish-based Luxury brand, with more than 60 stores globally, just opened its first store in Singapore. With the opening, the brand also makes their debut into the Southeast Asia …
Acne Studios opens first store in Singapore Read More
Sweden’s H&M recently launched its “H&M Men’s Spring 2023 Lookbook” which features sixteen handpicked looks using the brand’s latest pieces and designs. According to a press release, this spring collection …
Check out H&M Men Spring 2023 Lookbook Read More
The Swedish fashion brand, H&M, has launched a new collection of H&M Move to “empower everyone to get moving.” The “Empower Collection” features a variety of seamless products, from jumpsuits …
H&M presents new movewear collection Read More
The Finnish lifestyle brand, Marimekko, has launched the “Lunar New Year Limited Collection” in the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2023, featuring especially the design of rabbit prints which …
“Lunar New Year Limited Collection” by Finnish brand Marimekko Read More