12 Super Hot Scandinavian Clothing Brands Revealed

Acne Studios: entering the Chinese market with a smiley face logo

"Acne Studios is a multifaceted luxury fashion brand from Sweden. Founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson has fully integrated his strong interest in photography, art, architecture and modern culture into the interpretation of "Acne Studios", and has developed the brand into a creative thinker that is now highly respected in the fields of ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture, books and exhibitions, etc. The brand focuses on tailoring, boldly adopts various materials and introduces customized development.

"Acne Studios focuses on tailoring, bold use of materials, and the introduction of custom-developed fabrics. Its collections include men's and women's ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories and denim. According to the brand's website, it currently has 16 boutiques in mainland China.

FILIPPAK: A brand that "balances style with comfort, wearability and aesthetics".

[Filippa K was founded in 1993 by renowned Swedish designer Filippa Knutsson, with the aim of solving people's dress pressure. "Filippa K's overall design style is clean, minimalist, and non-trendy, using high-quality, comfortable fabrics to create fashionable clothing that is practical and long-lasting. Currently, Filippa K's product range covers both men's and women's wear, including shirts, knitwear, jeans, sportswear and more.
Since the beginning of 2014, Filippa K has developed an environmentally friendly sustainability strategy to reduce the impact of its clothing production on the planet by reducing waste, reusing materials and recycling second-hand clothing.

Totême: Simple, clean luxury basics

[Totême, a clothing brand created in 2014 by Swedish fashion blogger couple Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, has taken a well-deserved place in the Swedish fashion industry with its pursuit of modern, minimalist uniform design. "Tot ême" advocates a minimalist and comfortable lifestyle, with highly recognizable single products, and likes to use fresh hues and silhouettes with a sense of line, presenting a simple yet refined style of dress, not overly conspicuous but with a full sense of texture, and is also the exclusive favorite of many domestic celebrities.

STAND STUDIO: a fashionable fur brand that is hot on Ins

"STAND STUDIO is from Stockholm, Sweden, founded by Nellie Kamras in 2014, Kamras's family has a close connection with leather products, so STAND STUDIO has a high concern for fashionable leather items. Inspired by French soft chic and iconic Scandinavian minimalist design, STANDUDIO does not have a unified theme, but rather interprets various colorful pieces according to different materials. Its clothing is modern, with a unique understanding and design of different color splicing and the application of stripes, while constantly pursuing high quality to create casual clothing suitable for modern urban wear, suitable for attending a variety of occasions.

PeakPerformance: Colorblocking Aesthetics of an Outdoor Brand

"Peak Performance is a Swedish brand founded in 1986 by three skiing enthusiasts. It is a high-end outdoor fashion brand and a member of the Amalfin Group. The brand adheres to the unique Scandinavian style, with professional performance as the cornerstone, to build the aesthetics of the mountain system, color blocking is the "label" of "Peak Performance", through the changing colors to make the outdoor products more fashionable texture. After 38 years of development, the Peak Performance product line now covers a wide range of areas, including skiing, cycling, golf, hiking and more.

HODAKOVA: Passionate about sustainable business model transforming old materials into luxury goods

Founded in 2021 by emerging Swedish designer Elen HodakovaLarsson, "Hodakova" is dedicated to creating great design through sustainable practices. She specializes in transforming second-hand goods into fashion elements by deconstructing and restructuring and stacking them. Under her hands, belts, buttons, leather uppers and bras seem to be endowed with magical powers, and she even uses metal materials such as spoons to present gorgeous and grand gestures to create a haute couture-like temperament!

Tretorn: Sweden's century-old national treasure brand

"TRETORN" was born in 1891, which means "three towers" in Swedish, and now belongs to PUMA Group. The brand is famous for producing rubber boots, sports shoes and outdoor products, and has a certificate issued by the Swedish royal family. The brand emphasizes a sense of proportion and chic and an appropriate lifestyle, and develops environmentally sustainable products in harmony with nature.

AXEL ARIGATO: A sneaker brand that knows how to socialize

"Axel Arigato is a Swedish footwear brand founded in 2014 by founders Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson. The brand has quickly become synonymous with fashion and trends with its philosophy of being close to the consumer and pursuing fashion. Adhering to the concept of sustainable fashion, the brand uses recyclable and environmentally friendly materials in its products.
In addition to promoting environmental protection, the brand is committed to building a human-centered information-based consumer community, and has established communities with consumers in more than 100 regions around the world. Through the interactive "Drop of the Week" format, Axel Arigato puts the consumer at the center of product creation and develops and releases new products every week through continuous consumer feedback. In terms of design, it has a very Scandinavian, high-class color scheme and a minimalist structural design.

ARKET: A Clothing Brand with an Environmental Impact Receipt

"Founded in 2015 by Jakob Dworsky and his friend August Bard Bring éus, Arket specializes in clothing made from high-end fabrics. The brand presents transparent fashion style with the concept of 'traceability' and 'sustainability'. In the fashion industry, information on raw materials, production sources and supply chains are generally not publicized. Recognizing this, the designers of [Arket] have gone against the grain by providing detailed data on the official website, such as where, how and by whom the garments are made. This transparent approach has successfully attracted a group of environmentally conscious millennials and Gen Zs.
With traceable information to bring out the concept of sustainability, Arket also promises to provide customers with Care, Repair and Revive to ensure true sustainability.

Little Liffner: Minimalist, Elegant and Affordable

"Little Liffner" is a bag brand from Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2012, its founder Paulina Liffner Von Sydow was named the best accessory designer of the year by ELLE in 2015, and has her own unique concept of design.

In terms of styling, the bags of "Little Liffner" are adhering to the cold and minimalist style of Scandinavia, and the design adopts generous and sharp lines without any exaggerated and eye-catching elements, which is low-key stylish and daily versatile. However, in terms of quality, each bag is made of the finest leather from Italy, coupled with centuries-old leather craftsmanship, both visually and tactilely, a sense of high class.

Fjällräven Arctic Fox: Swedish royal family royal brand

"Fjallraven Arctic Fox is the leading premium outdoor brand in Sweden, and is also the outdoor brand honored by the Swedish Royal Family.

[Born in 1960, Fjallräven is committed to providing users with powerful, durable and classically designed outdoor clothing and equipment. Fjallräven's product line includes hiking, travel, forest and outdoor recreation, and is made of self-developed G-1000 fabric, which provides comfort comparable to that of cotton clothing, while at the same time being abrasion-resistant, water-resistant and breathable, making it ideal for travel and outdoor activities.

"The Fjallraven Kanken backpack is a Swedish fashion icon. Designed in 1978, this classic backpack is decorated with the "Arctic Fox" logo and has been carried by consumers to all corners of the world.

Nudie Jeans: The Industry's First All-Organic Denim Brand

[Founded in 2001 by Maria Erixon, Lee's former head designer, Nudie Jeans is one of the most respected sustainable brands in the industry. Over the past 10 years, Maria Erixon has nurtured [Nudie Jeans] into one of Sweden's leading denim brands.

Since 2012, all Nudie Jeans denim has been made from all-organic cotton. It is also striving to be the first brand to be fully transparent, i.e., suppliers are assessed on their production conditions and environmental standards and these are publicized. Working only with suppliers who share the same values ensures that the entire production line is safe and ethical.