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Björk and Berries - Brand Profile

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Björk and Berries began as a small local project in northern Sweden with the desire to preserve the magic of its nature, beauty, scents and healing properties. They took to the woods to hand-pick leaves and berries to capture the essence of the Swedish flora in their first natural perfume and with that, set the foundation for what Björk and Berries is today. Björk , the Swedish word for Birch, also known as the life-giving tree is our signature ingredient and a symbol of the unique nature where they also find other potent ingredients like sea buckthorn and blueberries.   In developing their products, they use the best nature has to offer and through the latest technology, transform it into luxurious formulas where texture, scent and performance are of equal importance. All Björk and Berries products are made in Sweden according to their ecoluxury criteria – kind to skin, nature and people.   Björk and Berries is owned by CEO Isabelle Lewenhaupt and her family. The family’s

Carhartt WIP - Against the Elements

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This week’s product edit from Carhartt WIP includes a blizzard of seasonal pieces, geared to provide warmth in the face of inclement weather. Chunky knitwear features alongside fleece items that provide both texture and pops of colour. A key highlight is the inclusion of our men’s Prentis Liner , executed in Carhartt WIP's classic Hamilton Brown and accented by contrast fabric panelling. A versatile piece, it can be worn as both on its own, as well as layered with other items.  Shop Carhartt WIP here .   

Brand Profile - L:A Bruket

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L:A Bruket create natural and organic skincare made on the west coast of Sweden with a simple philosophy: innovation driven by nature, not chemicals. In Sweden, nature isn’t something you visit. It comes to you whenever you step outside. Sun, wind, rock and ice; salt, sand, mud and water. Elements in a tangle of continuous change. The harsh coastal conditions can weather our skin and hair, but rather than hiding from nature, we turn to it for inspiration and answers. L:A Bruket's coastal home in Varberg, has over 200 years of spa culture. Backed by this well-established natural skincare knowledge, they have been developing organic formulas that protect and nurture since 2008. They apply a modern mindset to age-old sea therapy practices, such as seaweed bathing, to create innovative contemporary treatments that use sustainably sourced seaweed and algae as key active ingredients. They never compromise when it comes to ingredient purity, because they know that our skin