Filippa K – Chess for NK Limited Edition
Filippa K and eight other Swedish designers have cooperated together with the Swedish department store NK to create limited and unique items. Filippa K has designed a chess game and it will come in a specially designed packaging. It is made up of unique vintage pieces and has been produced in a limited edition of two.
PRESS Filippa K continues the long-term CSR commitment by opening up a collaboration with Dutch organization Fair Wear Foundation.
As a result of Filippa K’s CSR work the company has chosen to begin a collaboration with special interest organization Fair Wear Foundation.
Fair Wear Foundation works with securing labour conditions at organization members suppliers and helps members with independent controls and inquiries. The main purpose of the collaboration between FIlippa K and Fair Wear Foundation will be inspecting suppliers, implementation of any possible changes and a focused work towards improvement.
“After having looked around in the market for partners who would be able to help Filippa K’s CSR-work, we found Fair Wear Foundation to be the ones who matched our values the most. We believe in a long-term commitment where we, together with suppliers and Fair Wear Foundation will be able to make the biggest difference. It is hard for us to operate this on our own but we believe that with Fair Wear Foundations network, experience and knowledge we will be able to reach better results in a shorter time-span. ” says Maj-La Pizzeli, Product Director Filippa K.
The work which means greater transparency from Filippa K as well as its suppliers is a way for the company to furthermore show its commitment and long-term thinking in the production-line. Together with Fair Wear Foundation Filippa K wishes to use the synergy effects of its good relationships with suppliers in conjunction with Fair Wear Foundations local expertise and authority.
“Fair Wear Foundation is delighted to welcome the Swedish high fashion brand Filippa K as a member of the organization. We know that Filippa K will put a lot of effort in the improvement of labour conditions in factories of their suppliers. We look forward to working together. The partnership between FWF and Filippa K will hopefully be inspiring for other Swedish brands”. says Monique van’t Hek interim Director Fair Wear Foundation.
Fair Wear Foundation is regarded as one of the most credible organizations in the trade with a global network. The foundation has specialized in local complex of problems with the help of regional collaboration-partners where independent inspections are conducted.
PRESS Filippa K continues its Swiss expansion with the opening of a second Filippa K concept store in the prestigious area around Schweizergasse in Zurich.
Following the success of the first Filippa K concept store in Zurich’s Sihlcity, Filippa K now launches a unique new concept store on Schweizergasse. The second store will now open located just a block from the legendary shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse and next door to the classic department store Globus in the heart of Zurich’s most prestigious shopping area. The new concept store will carry a wide selection of men’s and women’s collections as well as the accessories line from Filippa K – known for a distinct Scandinavian design style that combines minimal urban elegance with high fashion.
“This is the perfect location for us so we’re incredibly happy and proud to open our second concept store in Switzerland on such classic ground”, says Jan Carl Adelswärd, CEO.
Designed by longtime Filippa K architects Aaro Arkitekter, the 90 m2 space is characterised by a stylish fusion of simple geometric forms and sensual natural materials, creating a light, serene ambience of style, simplicity and quality. With floors of diamond milled Swedish limestone, black rubber and wool carpet, the space playfully mixes modern elements such as Corian and Plexiglass with the warm presence of classic elmwood veneer.
Switzerland is an increasingly important market for Filippa K and the company plans to further continue its Swiss expansion.
“Switzerland has quickly become an important growth market for us and we want to continue to invest here. The store on Schweizergasse is a natural follow up on our success in Sihlcity”, says Jan Carl Adelswärd, CEO.
The new store opens to the public on Schweizergasse 10 today, followed by an exclusive opening event tonight for a select group of guests from the Zurich fashion, media, music and art scene.
PRESS Filippa K showed its upcoming fall/winter 2008 collection yesterday in the magnificent Golden Foyer at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm – a contrast-rich setting for the new collection’s stylish blend of classic elegance and urban 70’s punk. The fashion show also marked the starting point for a partnership between Filippa K and the Royal Swedish Opera.
The new collection’s playful combination of urban youth and timeless elegance was reflected in the contrast between a modern fashion show and the legendary Golden Foyer of the Royal Swedish Opera. 20 models, styled by Robert Rydberg, showcased the new collection to a select group of guests and members of the international fashion press.
“This is a very exciting collection for us, influenced by early seventies England and full of funky contrasts between early punk and classic English refinement, with a dash of humor and sense of not taking yourself too seriously. Imagine a stylish young Lord or Lady in the early seventies who’s gone totally punk.” said Rasmus Wingårdh, Creative Manager.
PRESS Fashion label Filippa K yesterday showed its upcoming fall/winter 2008 collection in the magnificent Golden Foyer at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm – a contrast-rich setting for the new collection’s stylish blend of classic elegance and urban 70’s punk. The fashion show also marked the starting point for a partnership between Filippa K and the Royal Swedish Opera.
The new collection’s playful combination of urban youth and timeless elegance was reflected in the contrast between a modern fashion show and the legendary Golden Foyer of the Royal Swedish Opera. 20 models, styled by Robert Rydberg, showcased the new collection to a select group of guests and members of the international fashion press.
“This is a very exciting collection for us, influenced by early seventies England and full of funky contrasts between early punk and classic English refinement, with a dash of humor and sense of not taking yourself too seriously. Imagine a stylish young Lord or Lady in the early seventies who’s gone totally punk.” said Rasmus Wingårdh, Creative Manager.
Inspired by Velvet Underground’s singer Nico, the Filippa K Woman collection is a style conscious fusion of masculine and feminine elements, letting rebellious punk meet girlish sensuality in the clean, simple design language we associate with Filippa K Woman.
The theme for the Filippa K Man collection is rough elegance. Mixing the classic English with the early days of punk, in its subtler “The Clash” variation with slim fits and playful mix of patterns, rather than hardcore safety pins and shiny studs. All brought together by the marquee sense of Filippa K simplicity.
The use of the Golden Foyer as the location for the fashion show also launched a long-term partnership with Filippa K as the Official Partner to the Royal Swedish Opera during 2008.
“The partnership between Filippa K and the Opera clearly symbolises what Filippa K stands for – the exciting meeting between the modern and the timeless. The Golden Foyer was the perfect place to show this new collection, which is an exciting re-interpretation of our core values style, simplicity and quality.” said Jan Carl Adelswärd, CEO.
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