Great places to shop in Copenhagen: Strøget, Strædet, Købmagergade, Kronprinsensgade, Grønnegade, Ny Østergade, Latin Quarter, Vesterbro and Nørrebro.
Copenhagen Design
Definitions of Danish design have filled countless books and newspaper articles over the last few decades, but its essence is to be found in timeless simplicity, quality materials and functionality.
One thing is certain; Danes are among the leaders in world design. Today, the Danish design wave has washed over the city with independent shops in fashionable areas of the city.
Bang & Olufsen, the ultimate in designer stereo equipment, and silversmith
Georg Jensen, are just two Danish brands famous worldwide. Both have shops on Strøget as does
Royal Copenhagen, makers of Danish porcelain. Within interior the classics are the two furniture designers Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner now followed by modern interior design companies like
GUBI,
Normann Copenhagen, Casa Shop and
Designer Zoo.
Danes are in Fashion
The profile of Copenhagen's fashion designers has increased dramatically. These days, Danish designers working both in Copenhagen and for world famous labels in Paris, London and Milan, exert a sizeable influence over the international fashion industry. This creative strength, and the esteem in which Danish designers are held around the world, is also reflected in Copenhagen’s wealth of designer stores and boutiques.
Example of Danish fashion designers:
Marlene Birger,
Rützou,
Bruuns Bazar,
Day,
Peter Jensen,
Jens Laugesen,
Camilla Stærk,
Munthe plus Simonesen,
Designers Remix Collection,
Baum und Pferdgarten, and
Elise Gug. Most of these designer brands have their own shops in the centre of Copenhagen check on their websites where to go.
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