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“In general, the Nordic culture is quite easy for people to understand and the fashion from Scandinavia is good at telling stories. A lot of the designers I know tend to be humble and hardworking. Also, we are used to going out into the world and pushing our brands. Until now, no one came to us. You had to get out; that is a good way to learn how to work hard.

Space for everybody is key. An industry that is not reflecting society is not sustainable, and fashion is getting better at being for everyone. But there’s still more work to be done. We are part of global climate, nature, and humanitarian crises. And fashion needs to push in a positive direction within all aspects. Let’s be honest, the list of things that could be done is long…

[My muse] reflects me when I was at that age. Skateboarding and exploring the world. He is a lot better at skating than I ever was!”

—Silas Adler