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CONTENTS JUNE 2017
07 EDITOR IN CHIEF JESPER UGGERHØJ
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Editorial
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Success is streaming from China to Denmark
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The largest offering in the history of Kopenhagen Fur
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News in brief
EDITOR MICHAEL ABILON MAB@KOPENHAGENFUR.COM L AYOUT LULU XUE PRINT ROSENDAHLS ADVERTISING K ATHRINE ENGBERG / [+45] 4326 1112 COVER THIS YE AR, KOPENHAGEN FUR’S IMAGINE TALENTS SHOW WA S HELD IN SHANGHAI. DESIGN STUDENTS FROM 25 NATIONS AND 13 VARIOUS DESIGN UNIVERSITIES SHOWCA SED THE FRUITS OF THEIR HARD L ABOUR. THE GR AND FA SHION SHOW CONCLUDED THE SHANGHAI FA SHION WEEK BY PRESENTING THE YOUNG DESIGNERS TAKE ON FUR FA SHION AND THUS, POINTING TOWARDS THE FUTURE OF FUR DESIGN.
14 Measuring the environmental footprint of fur 18 Four months in the fur business: Reflections of the CFO 20 New Swakara campaign launched 21
Events in Copenhagen
22 The many facets of marketing mink 24 Imagine Talents 2017 concluded Shanghai Fashion Week 26 Kopenhagen Fur’s sales dates for 2018 27 Auction Schedule 2017 30 Contact Kopenhagen Fur
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EDITORIAL FUR, THE NATURAL AND RESPONSIBLE CHOICE
At Fur Europe’s annual meeting in Budapest at the end of April, a united fur trade launched a new project, Fur’s Environmental Credentials (FEC), designed to map the environmental impact of fur production from cradle to cradle. FEC will be based on recognized international scientific standards and documentation. The project will run for two years resulting in a complete identification of fur’s environmental advantages and disadvantages from farming through the production chain and all the way to the point where a fur coat ends as waste. Internationally, there is great focus on the environmental impact of the textile and fashion industry. There is broad consensus in society that the current situation is unsustainable because the resource consumption is far too high and, without actions to direct the fashion industry towards a sustainable future, the problem will grow even bigger. Politicians, NGOs and businesses are working to introduce bio circular business models as a mean to obtain sustainability. We must use resources responsibly in the future and re-use resources in bio circular business models to ensure our existence. It may sound distant and pompous, but it is the reality waiting just round the corner. In the fur business we are so fortunate that we have good answers to the challenges we are facing. Fur production is circular by nature so we do not have to invent anything and therefore have a sizeable head start: We produce feed from offal from the food industry, we use the entire animal and, when after many years of use, the fur garment is
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The project will run for two years resulting in a complete identification of fur’s environmental advantages and disadvantages from farming through the production chain and all the way to the point where a fur coat ends as waste. Photo: Helle Moos
worn-out, it biodegrades. We are drawing attention to this by introducing FEC and we will obtain factual knowledge of among other things energy consumption, use of chemicals, water consumption, emissions, and waste. FEC will provide stakeholders in the political life and in the fashion industry with factual knowledge about fur’s environmental impact and the trade will gain insights into areas with potential of improvement. Similar knowledge of other raw materials is available to the fashion industry and by supplying knowledge on fur, we achieve visibility when fashion companies decide on which materials to use. The decision to launch the FEC project is a natural continuation of the on-going implementation of WelFur on 4,000 European fur farms. WelFur provides third party documentation of animal
welfare levels and FEC will document the environmental advantages of fur production. This will give us a strong foundation for telling the true story of fur to consumers. I am convinced that consumers in general want to act responsibly whether they buy a litre of milk or a coat. We must show them that a fur coat is the responsible choice, that the animal welfare is high, that the use of resources is acceptable, and that the dressing is done in an environmentally friendly way. With WelFur and FEC we get the tools to make fur the natural, responsible choice for modern consumers.
BY JESPER UGGERHØJ, CEO, KOPENHAGEN FUR
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SUCCESS IS STREAMING FROM CHINA TO DENMARK – AND BACK AGAIN In a relatively short span of time, Kopenhagen Fur’s live streaming of the auction has been very well received in Asia. BY MICHAEL ABILON
Kopenhagen Fur hosts auction facilities in TongErPu, Beijing and Yu Yao, where customers can view live streams of the auctions and the prices in Denmark and contact their broker in the auction room to purchase the skins they need. The sites in TongErPu and Yu Yao are hosted in collaboration with major brokers. This concept has been so well received that approx. 50 venues in total have auction facilities where customers can view the live streaming of the auction. - It is true that the live streaming has been well received by our customers. Currently, we host venues at major manufacturing bases and we support the additional venues located in Zhe Jiang, Liao Niong, He Bei, Guang Dong and other sites, says Chris Cui, President, Kopenhagen Fur Beijing. One of the reasons the live streaming has been so well received is the economic benefit. According to customer Jin Liangren from Ban Ni Nu Fur, who chose the option of attending Kopenhagen Fur’s live streamed April auction, the benefit is obvious.
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- The number of skins that I need can vary. That is why I prefer the online auction, as it offers flexibility for my business. It is free in the sense that I don’t spend money on travel expenses, he says and adds: - I trust my broker’s experience when it comes to inspecting the skins, so I can buy skins even though I am not present at the auction. Mr Jin Liangren also adds that he has confidence in Kopenhagen Fur’s grading. - The grading system is reliable and therefore I can buy skins according to the catalogue, he says. HUNDREDS OF ONLINE CUSTOMERS According to Chris Cui, 80 to 100 customers attended Kopenhagen Fur’s live stream venues in China during the April auction. Approx. 1,000 customers attended other live streaming facilities. She adds that the customers typically fall into two categories. One type of customer is familiar with Kopenhagen Fur’s grading. They have dealt with the Danish auction house for a long time
and trust the quality grading. They choose to purchase at a venue where the live streaming is offered, thus saving themselves a long journey. The other type of customers only requires a small number of skins and, therefore, a short local journey simply makes sense instead of a long one. For customer Huang Xinmiao from Sen Di Fur there is also the added convenience of technical support in case it is required in China. - Kopenhagen Fur provides us with broadband private line services and, if we have technical issues, experts help us solve the problem, so we are very satisfied, he says. Along with customer Chen Kechiun from Diao Xiong Wang Fur, he attended the live streamed auctions in order to purchase small quantities of skins. - For me, buying skins this way is more cost-effective and convenient, says Chen Kechiun. SUPPORTING THE SERVICE Kopenhagen Fur´s staff in Beijing, as well as key personnel from the auction house in Denmark, put a great effort into supporting the streaming service in China. - Everything from providing grading posters as well as actual training workshops on how to buy with us and read our catalogue etc., says Chris Cui. As the service is increasing in popularity by each auction, Kopenhagen Fur intends to focus on offering an improved digital solution for the online centres in China, as well as courses in auction procedures and insight into the grading procedure.
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THE LARGEST OFFERING IN THE HISTORY OF KOPENHAGEN FUR 8.5 million mink skins. This is the record offering that will be available to our international customers during the June auction. BY MICHAEL ABILON
- Never before has an auction house been in a position to offer 8.5 million mink skins at a single auction. Approx. 20 types will be offered in June, providing our valued customers with an offering that will cover all their needs, says Jesper Lauge Christensen, Exec. V.P. Commercial at Kopenhagen Fur. The grading of the many skins has been underway for some time now and the busy employees in Kopenhagen Fur’s grading facilities are working hard to prepare the skins for the June auction. - We are all very excited about presenting this record offering to our customers. Our auction house has worked steadily over a long period to provide our
customers with the finest grading process in the world and large offerings because this provides the best platform for our customers. Our large offering in June provides our customers with the possibility of setting the market price, thereby ensuring confidence in the world market, says Jesper Lauge Christensen. BUY ONLINE In this day and age, digital solutions can benefit Kopenhagen Fur’s customers. This is definitely the case for our many customers in Asia who choose to purchase their goods via our live streaming venues in for instance Beijing, Yu Yao or TongErPu. However, Kopenhagen Fur’s live
streaming auction is also available at sites hosted by external players’ insites such as Zhe Jiang, Liao Niong, He Bei and Guang Dong. The reason for the streaming success is that it is convenient for some customers. They simply view the auction room online, with a live price feed displaying the auction’s hammer prices and then they call in their bid to their preferred broker. Of course, Kopenhagen Fur’s Beijing Office stands ready to assist any buyer who has questions concerning the live streaming of the auction. The June auction takes place from 22 June to 1 July, with the inspection beginning on 15 June.
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BOER OF QIQI FASHIONSHOP BECOME TOP LOT BUYERS AT KOPENHAGEN FUR During the April auction, Mr Markus Boer of QiQi Fashionshop became a proud Top Lot owner for the first time, securing himself and his Beijing-based company a delightful package of Silverblue Cross males priced at 1,680 DKK each. Like most high-quality mink, this material is going to be used as a top quality garment, but, on the way, it will serve an educational purpose as well, the Dutchman explained. - We are working on a programme showing our VIP customers the difference in mink so they can get a feeling for the very best. You know, everybody talks about top quality this and top quality that. Well, I want to show people what top quality actually is, and that they can get the best from us, said Mr. Boer.
LU DELIANG BUYS THE WORLD’S FINEST SAPPHIRE VELVET SKINS This was not the first time Mr Lu Deliang of the company HAAH purchased high-class skins at Kopenhagen Fur, but it was the first time he visited the auction house, an event, he chose to celebrate with the purchase of the Top Lot of Sapphire Velvet females during the April auction. Lu Deliang’s HAAH - 盛世哈哈 - has eight shops in total and the skins are headed there now. - We’re going to use these skins for the shops, showing high-profile customers the quality of our North East Chinese retail with the best skins from the biggest auction, Lu Deliang says, standing next to him is Jesper Lauge Christensen, Kopenhagen Fur’s Exec V.P. Commercial. Purchased for 1,400 DKK per skin, this Sapphire Top Lot was the last mink Top Lot sold at Kopenhagen Fur’s April auction.
It is normal to see Chinese Top Lot buyers at Kopenhagen Fur’s auctions, but not so often buying Chinchilla Top Lots. It happened this time as Feme Hearts took the bid and took this beautiful Top Lot home to China. Feme Hearts has been around for four years. They are represented in both Shanghai and London and specialize in catering to the rich and famous:
Wayne Shen and Olivia Li of Feme Hearts Ltd. standing next to Jesper Lauge Christensen, Kopenhagen Fur’s Exec V.P. Commercial.
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- We are making personal designs for high-profile customers, and some of them want an alternative to mink, something more unusual, say Wayne Shen and Olivia Li of Feme Hearts Ltd. visiting the auction for the first time. They paid 1,460 DKK per chinchilla skin for this Top Lot, the only one of its kind during the April auction.
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KASTORIA CONNAISSEUR TAKES HOME SWAKARA BLACK TOP LOT Initially, Mr. Athanasios Konstantinou was not planning on buying any Top Lot at the April auction. But then, after his arrival in Denmark, he saw what he describes as ”the most beautiful Swakara I’ve ever seen”. That is quite a compliment coming from this professional who has been in the fur business for more than 20 years. While he sometimes deals with other fur types, Mr. Konstantinou first and foremost specializes in Swakara. - And it’s all about quality, says Konstantinou. That’s what is interesting to me. No exact plans have been made for the Top Lot just yet, he says, but presumably it will become an exclusive garment for a lucky customer of Konstantinou Furs which is based in Kastoria, Greece. He purchased the Top Lot for 620 DKK per skin.
SAME PROCEDURE AS LAST YEAR – ALMOST Just as in September 2016, Ms Katharina Hasse and the St. Petersburg-based design company Xassa secured a prestigious Swakara Top Lot at the Kopenhagen Fur April auction; this time in Swakara White. Priced at 760 DKK per skin, this is the most expensive Swakara Lot, but certainly worth the money, said the international fur broker Ms Susanna Ribak, who was representing Xassa at the auction. - The Russians are taking an interest in quality Swakara, said Ms. Ribak. The final recipient of the garment that will be produced cannot be named. But it looks as if it will problably be sold to a person with a great liking for prestigious clothing. Next to Ribak on the picture is Jesper Lauge Christensen, Exec. V.P Commercial of Kopenhagen Fur and, flanking them, are Julene Meyer and J.S. Motinga, representatives of the Swakara Board from Swakara’s homeland, Namibia.
CLOSING TIMES DURING THE SUMMER Kopenhagen Fur’s Reception is closed from Monday, 24 July till Friday, 4 August, inclusive.
PHONE NO.: +45 4326 1444 FAX NO.: +45 4326 1449
To contact the Customer Department in the above period please use the following:
E-MAIL: CUSTOMERS@KOPENHAGENFUR.COM
FOR CHINESE CUSTOMERS: E-MAIL ADDRESS WHEN APPLYING FOR VISA When requesting an invitation letter from Kopenhagen Fur in order to apply for a visa to visit Kopenhagen Fur’s auctions,
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please contact our Beijing Office at this e-mail address: VISA@KOPENHAGENFUR.CN.
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NEWS IN BRIEF unconditional contribution is making an enormous difference in the lives of these children, growing up in very poor and difficult circumstances. We are truly thankful. The buyer was Mr. Gibson Lau of Hong Kong Tientsin Fashion. The final price was an impressive 2,100 DKK per skin, much beyond the initial price of 500 DKK in 2015, and adding up to 105,000 DKK in total.
2015 TOP LOT SUCCESSFULLY RESOLD FOR NAMIBIAN CHILDREN As promised earlier this year, Dutch farmer and businessman Mr Rien Leeyen sold a world class Top Lot of Mahogany Velvet skins bought at the September auction 2015 at Kopenhagen Fur to benefit Kopenhagen Fur’s Kindergarten Project in Namibia. The sale was a success and Esme Coetzee, Project Coordinator from S.P.E.S Charity and Kopenhagen Fur’s Kindergarten Project, is touched by the initiative. - This is wonderful news, she says as her initial response. - This gives me goosebumps! The open hearts and compassion that Rien Leeyen and Gibson Lau show towards the little ones we serve is truly admirable. Their
- Yes, the skins were expensive, but that doesn’t matter when it’s for charity, when it’s for children who need our help, said Gibson Lau after having bought the exclusive Mahogany skins. The philanthropist added that he intends to make garments out of the exclusive material with the goal of securing even more money for charity, making the total amount for Kopenhagen Fur’s Namibia project even greater. - I was hoping for a minimum of double the initial amount, so of course I’m very satisfied with raising more than four times as much for the charity, said Top Lot donator Rien Leeyen after the auction. The newly-raised money from Hong Kong and The Netherlands is going to help more Namibian children get the education and the nutrition that they need. Kopenhagen Fur’s kindergarten programme started in 2006 and it currently supports approx. 30 kindergartens with over 2,000 children and 90 teachers in the Namibian capitol, Windhoek.
- Step one: Customers and buyers must register beforehand at www.kopenhagenfur.com or send an e-mail to customers@kopenhagenfur.com. Please inform us how many guests you are bringing or intend to bring. - Step two: Customers and buyers are also required to register at the main entrance upon arrival. Buyers’ registration – How to register to get your buyer number for the sales:
REMEMBER TO REGISTER Customers and buyers travelling from countries requiring a visa will benefit greatly from registering upon their arrival at Kopenhagen Fur.
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Buyers arriving during inspection or sales are required to register by signing the Buyer’s Register form as early as possible in order to receive their buyer number sign and have seats allocated in the auction room. As registration may take some time, please register well in advance of the sales.
Customers and Buyers - How to register:
On inspection days, registration takes place in the Customer Department.
Registration at the auctions is a two-step process that is both quick and easy.
On selling days, registration takes place at the Customer Service Counter in front of the auction room.
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product, the mink. We generate employment as well as exports and products from the mink meat and fat are recirculated and used for either bio diesel, bio gas or fertilizer. Finally, we close the circle by returning nutrients, he said after the presentation. Danish Fur Trade was well received by Danish politicians as an example of circular bio economy.
A GOOD EXAMPLE OF CIRCULAR BIO ECONOMY Danish fur trade was used as a positive example during a hearing on circular bio economy in the Danish Parliament in May.
- The whole point of having Kopenhagen Fur give this presentation was to put into words what it means when companies work with bio economy and utilize waste products. This is something Kopenhagen Fur has worked with for a long time and I hope we can give it more attention in the future, says Lea Wermelin from The Social Democratic Party.
In general, circular bio economy focuses on how societies and companies can use bio mass for sustainable high value products and solutions.
Her colleague in Parliament Pia Adelsteen, The Danish People’s Party, adds that Danish mink breeding is one of the trades where the entire animal is used.
Peter Foged Larsen, Head of Research at Kopenhagen Fur, was invited to give a presentation on the subject.
- We gain several high value products. The skin, the meat, the fat etc. can be used in circular bio economy so they are used in an optimal way. When we address the subject of bio circular economy we also think of the old hunter culture in Greenland where the entire seal is used. It is the same idea here, she said.
- We utilize waste products from the food production, from meat-processing factories and fishing ports. From these waste products, we create feed and a high value
JOHN PAPSØ NEW CHAIRMAN OF FUR EUROPE On 21 April, John Papsø was elected chairman at the Fur Europe Board meeting. He succeeds Kenneth Ingman from Finland. - I think it is exciting. I like to share the experiences from our organization in terms of openness with the other member countries. If they can benefit from these, it can help to ensure the future of fur farming in all fur farming countries. However, it is a big task and there are many things to do, says John Papsø, Vice Chairman of Danish Fur Breeders Association - and now also Chairman of Fur Europe. As newly elected chairman, he wants the European fur business to be more proactive.
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- I would like us to have even more focus on being proactive rather than quenching fires. I believe that is far more efficient. If we make people aware of the business and good animal welfare in ”peace time” we can expect more responsiveness than when the business is under fire, he says. John Papsø also wants to strengthen the retail and spread the knowledge of fur and fur accessories even more in close collaboration with the global organization, International Fur Federation (IFF). John Papsø succeeds Kenneth Ingman, who represents the Finnish fur breeders and who will continue to do so as a board member. At the latest Fur Europe Board meeting, John Papsø gave a speech to his Finnish colleague thanking him for his great achievements. - You led the way when EFBA and IFF were merged and ensured that we now have a unified organization in Europe representing the entire fur sector. This is a huge achievement, which means that we will stand stronger in Europe as we face the future. It was also under your leadership that we took the final step and agreed to implement WelFur on all European fox and mink farms. I think we all owe you a big thank you for that. These will be the corner stones I will build on as we move ahead, he said.
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SEALSKINS ARE NOW QUALITY LABELLED Garments carrying a Kopenhagen Fur quality label are made from fur skins that are unmatched in quality. Only skins sold through Kopenhagen Fur and graded by our graders can carry the Kopenhagen Fur quality label. Most skins sold through Kopenhagen Fur are mink skins, but Kopenhagen Fur’s quality labels extend equally to fox, chinchilla and swakara skins – and now also seal.
JOIN OUR CELEBRATIONS DURING THE JUNE AUCTION On 26 June, we will celebrate the opening of the new warehouse facilities at Kopenhagen Fur as well as the record offering we will have in June.
Our valued customers are invited as well as employees from Kopenhagen Fur, politicians and representatives of the social media. The festivities will commence at 4.30 pm with welcome drinks and a short speech by Jesper Uggerhøj, CEO of Kopenhagen Fur. The event includes dinner, a fashion show by Jim Lyngvild and a concert. The party will conclude at 10.30 pm.
It is no longer necessary to be present in the auction room to be completely updated on the latest skin prices. With the new updated Kopenhagen Fur Auction app, customers can use the notification feature to receive notifications about prices every time a skin type has been sold. In addition, deviations will be calculated based on the selected currency - and not in DKK as previously. This means that customers and farmers alike can receive general information about the market price level as the auction takes place. The data in the app is updated continuously. In fact, viewers can see the sales figures shortly after the gavel has come down. All that is required is a smart phone or tablet with an internet connection.
KOPENHAGEN FUR AUCTION APP IS NOW AVAILABLE – AND IS UPDATED
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GOOD OVERVIEW Apart from the updated sales figures, you can also read auction news, statistics and a listing of when the auctions are being held.The Auction app is available for all major platforms both in English and Chinese.
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but now we are also seeing a healthy interest from China and other countries, says Ditte Sorknæs, CEO, Great Greenland.
CHINESE INTEREST CREATES OPTIMISM IN GREENLAND Following the sale of seal skins at the April auction, Great Greenland was pleased with the result, not only because the sale met the financial expectations but also because the result gives cause for optimism concerning the future of sealskin products in China. - As usual, there were many customers from Canada,
According to her, China especially is an interesting market due to the many financially strong customers. Chinese customers are currently investing in small numbers of seal skins and are, as of yet, not a major customer group. However, it is important that the Chinese market is interested in seal, that they test it on their own market and then return for larger quantities at future auctions. - We have a good cooperation with Kopenhagen Fur with the intent of entering into the Chinese market and have participated at the Hong Kong Fur Fair earlier this year. I believe we are seeing the results of this now, says Ditte Sorknæs. Other international seal skin customers came from Mediterranean countries, Turkey and Great Britain.
The nomination of the Danish auction house is due to its focus on companies within the fashion trade that work with or create awareness about sustainability, ecology and/or social responsibility and make consumers aware of the choices they have concerning fashion products. About this nomination, ELLE writes:
KOPENHAGEN FUR NOMINATED FOR ELLE AWARD Kopenhagen Fur is nominated for this year’s Corporate Social Responsibility award. The fashion award event, Elle Style Awards 2017, will be held late in May.
CLOSED DURING HOLIDAYS Please note that Kopenhagen Fur is closed during the following days in May and June. Thursday 25 May – Ascension Day Friday 26 May Monday 5 June – Whit Monday
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- By working with CSR, the old, esteemed fur house, Kopenhagen Fur, has added yet another dimension to their new and fresh design identity, which is a logical and obvious step to take with their exclusive natural material. The fur house has not only optimized water and light consumption, their latest initiative is a cooperation with the next generation of designers from Design School Kolding focused on bringing new life to old fur coats.
CHANGE IN JUNE AUCTION SCHEDULE Please note, that the June auction has been extended by one day. The inspection begins on Thursday, 15 June and the auction will begin on Thursday, 22. The sale ends on Saturday, 1 July.
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MEASURING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF FUR Fur Europe and the International Fur Federation (IFF) have initiated the project, Fur’s Environmental Credentials (FEC). It aims to document the environmental footprint of fur from cradle to grave. BY HEIDI CECILIE LORVIK
The environmental footprint of processes and products throughout their supply chains has become an important issue of societal concern and therefore also a part of the political agenda. Within this concern there is focus on the fashion industry. - The next major question concerning fur will be on the environmental impact. For example, when looking at the EU, the environment is one of the issues most discussed at the moment. We know that the Commission is looking at environmental impact of textiles. We know that one of their major themes is circular bioeconomy, and when talking about the fashion industry, it is circular fashion. How do we use our resources in the most responsible and sustainable way? How do we make sure we have resources in the future and that we do not exploit the natural resources? Fur is made of natural biodegradable fibers and is far more environmentally friendly than conventional textiles. Now we will get documentation from independent scientists, says Mette Lykke Nielsen, CEO, Fur Europe. A CLEAN PLANET FOR OUR CHILDREN To create transparency within the supply chain of fur production and to bring fur’s positive environmental message to both the market and influential stakeholders, Fur Europe and IFF have initiated the project Fur’s Environmental Credentials. The process is led by project leader Rudolph de Jong supported by a steering committee with people from
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different parts of the value chain. A working group of multi disciplinarian scientists linked to universities and working within agriculture, chemistry and sustainability are carrying out the scientific research. The project will run for two years mainly focusing on farming, dressing, dyeing and manufacturing. The outcome will be a dynamic scientific model of fur’s environmental footprint that has both external and internal purposes. - I think it is important for every business to focus on life-cycle analysis. It creates transparency, which helps users make a conscious choice and at the same time creates tools to make improvements within the business. We should all engage in strategies how we act in a responsible manner on this planet and how we can make sure that our children and their children can continue to live here. It is not only important for the fur sector, it is important for any sector and any user, says Rudolph de Jong. TELLING THE GOOD STORY Therefore, besides creating awareness of fur’s positive environmental credentials to the outside world, the model contributes to the improvement of environmental practices within fur’s supply chain and helps reduce fur’s environmental footprint. - In two years, the outcome of this project will be a model and method that will be used to establish fur in relation to its environmental impact. We are not going to end up with a definitive answer, because, like WelFur, it is
dynamic - when new research comes and we become more knowledgeable in other areas, it will of course be further developed, but we get a basic model and the basic tools with this project, says Mette Lykke Nielsen. The fur sector has many positive environmental messages that contribute to the overall position that fur is sustainable and environmentally friendly. Within the high-end fashion segments, being a 100 per cent natural material and coming from a renewable source, fur has a positive impact on the fashion supply chain that also uses synthetic fibres. - We have a very good story to tell about fur in relation to the environment because fur is a sustainable product. With this project, we will most likely be able to document that fur also has an environmentally sound process and at the same time reveal if there are things we can do better, so it also contains recommendations to improve practices or make processes more sustainable, says Mette Lykke Nielsen. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SHEEP With this project fur is following the footsteps of another natural fibre: wool. The wool sector made a similar report two years ago about wool’s footprint on the environment from cradle to grave. - It is not just making any life-cycle analysis. It is about establishing a method that applies to fur specifically. If you look at the elements of the process that apply to fur,
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According to Mette Løkke Nielsen, CEO, Fur Europe, the next major question concerning fur will be on the environmental impact. She looks forward to seeing the results of the FEC project.
they cannot be changed. Therefore, when others are going to look at the life-cycle analysis for fur, they should look at this model we develop. Otherwise, the result may be misleading because they apply the wrong elements. That happened in the wool sector, but they corrected it by making this report led by Rudolph de Jong, and that is a part of the reason why we found him suited to lift this task for fur as well, says Mette Lykke Nielsen. The wool industry had a challenge. Wool is a material that comes from a 100 per cent natural fibre competing with other natural fibres, but also with synthetic fibres like nylon and polypropylene. One would think that people would take wool as the better choice, but the wool sector needed to be able to document the process to stand against misinformation spread by animal rights activists. - Wool, and thereby sheep, was blamed for a part of the carbon footprint resulting from the emissions from sheep during their lives. Also, activists started claiming that sheep walk on grass in places where vegetables could be grown instead. If you put that together with the world facing food scarcity, critics asked why sheep that also have carbon emissions, should graze in these areas instead of using them for growing vegetables for people who do not have enough food, says Rudolph de Jong. MISLEADING NONSENSE According to Rudolph de Jong this is
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nonsense. Therefore, it is important to be able to set the facts straight and have the needed documentation to do so. - First, most sheep are not in areas where you can grow anything. They walk free in the Swiss mountains and the like, not damaging anything. Going into the technical side of measuring the carbon footprint, you cannot blame wool alone for the carbon emissions of sheep. 80 per cent of the profit of the sheep go to the meat industry and other profits to glycerine etc. If you blame 100 per cent of the emissions from wool, it is simply incorrect. Going a step further, scientist Allen Savory says that all this talk about the carbon emissions from sheep and cows and other livestock is ridiculous and misunderstood. If you take away the livestock, in 40 years the Sahara will be 25 times as big as it is today because sheep and other animals in nature make sure that the circle of life stays intact. Overall, there are many reasons to gather scientific proof and show the world that natural fibres are better than synthetic ones, he says. BASED ON SCIENCE The FEC project has the same approach as the fur sector’s animal welfare protocol WelFur: it must be science-based. There is a persistent push of biased misinformation in the other direction from opposition groups e.g. recent claims that fur is toxic. Therefore, transparency to the public and engagement with important stakeholders based on
scientific research is crucial. - Everything we do is research-based. That is very important to emphasize. The great strength of this project is that, like WelFur, it is based on science. It is not hocus pocus. We look at science and science guides us. One of Rudolph de Jong’s most important tasks in FEC is to identify researchers who can vouch for the entire credibility of FEC. It is necessary when doing such a project, just like it was necessary in relation to WelFur, Mette Lykke Nielsen says. The wool sector is in this case following the footsteps of fur by working on a sciencebased protocol for animal welfare for sheep like WelFur. PUBLIC OPINION At the end of the day, it is about taking responsibility and giving the users the possibility to make an informed choice, a choice based on science and facts instead of myths. A designer’s informed choice of sustainable fashion means among other things a reduction of water consumption and wastage across the supply chain, reduced chemical pollution, reduced loss of biodiversity, reduced waste production, re-use and upcycling as an end-of-life strategy and minimized use of non-renewable resources. External stakeholders inform manufacturers, product designers and purchasers about sustainable choices. They publish indexes and benchmarkings,
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has already paid off, two years after the report came out. - Since there is a standard and since the business is actively using the outcome of this research with external bodies , the interest in wool has grown. Wool was only around 5 per cent of the fashion market but has grown slightly since. Fur is less than 1 per cent of the market of fashion and we do not expect that it is going to be 10 or 15 per cent – there are not even enough animals to reach this. But the point is that the general public view on wool has become more positive. Animal rights activists do not need scientific proof. People will believe them anyway. We, on the other hand, always need to go further and prove everything. And that is what we are doing here. In the wool sector, these initiatives have made wool much more accepted in just a couple of years. I am in direct contact with big luxury brands like Armani and Louis Vuitton, and their interest in wool has been growing in the past two years, so this is an investment in the future, says Rudolph de Jong.
FEC’s research will focus on the environmental impact within the first 3 steps of the supply chain: farming, dressing and manufacturing.
rating the fibres and raw materials against each other and against their sustainability objectives. These external stakeholders are important to engage with. - They form public opinion. They create databases which are used by fashion designers. They list which materials are good and responsible to use and which are bad. Wool is fibre benchmarked. They rate fibres from grade A to E with A being the best. Wool was E but not anymore after the report. Fur is not even on these lists, but if designers ask these organisations if fur is responsible and if they can use fur, probably the answer will be that they do not know. It is not in their database, but they may have heard less favourable things about fur from animal rights activists. Therefore, we should engage with the organisations and make sure that the good and true story is being told about the high welfare standards and the sustainable credentials. If people do not know, they cannot use the material, says Rodolph de Jong. - Hopefully within two years, we will be engaged with the important European and international organisations that set the standards. Those are the ones that brands and politicians listen to. Policy makers in the EU listen to the inputs from these independent organisations. Within two
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years, we must be able to show that fur is an environmentally sound product to buy. We are all convinced now that it is, but we must have solid proof of that. During these two years, we would like the organisations to have engaged enough to know how to handle fur when asked about the environmental impact of fur. They should be able to benchmark it in relation to other materials, also in relation to fake fur, says Mette Lykke Nielsen. A VICTORY FOR WOOL In the wool sector, the scientific path with the report on wool’s environmental credentials
STEPS AHEAD - Fur has a very low carbon footprint when compared to other industries, and we are going to give scientific proof of that. At the end of the day, we know that the critical mass will not listen. Not even to science. We do this for the users, the end users, the designers etc. It is a service for those who will listen and hear the true story. It is the story that the users deserve. Scientific and independent proof is very important in that matter. Internally, this project provides tools and a model that helps farmers, dressers, dyers and manufacturers towards continuous improvement. This is a step forward, but there are new steps to take after that, Rudolph de Jong says. Mette Lykke Nielsen is positive that FEC is a big first step forward for the fur sector. - I am really looking forward to seeing the results of this project. Just like WelFur has been an eye-opener for us, I think this project will be too.
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Electricity/energy use Water consumption and waste Food Chemical use Emissions Transportation/fuel Re-use Post industrial waste and waste management
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FOUR MONTHS IN THE FUR BUSINESS: REFLECTIONS OF THE CFO Uffe Winther sought something different in his work and found it as the Chief Financial Officer of Kopenhagen Fur. There is a more substantial approach to people in this line of business, says Winther looking back on his first four months and his role as a business leader. BY MORTEN OKKELS
Uffe Winther, you’ve been the Chief Financial Officer of Kopenhagen Fur since January. How do you feel about these first four months? It’s been good! I’ll admit I didn’t know much about fur in the beginning, but the job quickly grew on me, and for many reasons. I especially like getting closer to a product and getting closer to the customers. What exactly does that mean, “getting closer”? Well, I can compare with some of my previous jobs: You can’t really see the energy that you’re selling, you can’t really see telecommunications. Those things easily get very abstract. The product of, say, a mink pelt, is something very palpable. It’s something you can feel and touch and trade with. Likewise, with the customer relationships and customer service – those
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things have become less abstract too. Usually, a large corporation will measure customer satisfaction just by some number, and then you sit around trying to figure out why it’s going up or down from last year. Here at Kopenhagen Fur, we’re actually meeting the people it’s all about – our owners as well as our customers – they come to us with their input and we get to know them more substantially than you would elsewhere. So, did the first four months have any surprises in store for you? It’s actually been a surprise to see just how much people in this line of business stick together. The Danish mink farmers singing at their general assembly was an experience that particularly touched me. I can assure you something like that doesn’t
happen at any of the corporations where I previously worked. There are still many ways to be a CFO. What type of leader are you? My general philosophy is that it’s best to work as a team and support each other as a team. At the same time, in leadership, it’s important that I’m not solving all the problems myself, or trying to do so. I normally try to delegate all that I can to my team of managers, then I support them as much as possible. But of course, I am personally involved in some things – an example could be sponsoring our Enterprise Ressource Planning project recently approved by the Board. How long is appropriate for a fairly new CFO to wait before making substantial changes in his or her company? That highly depends on the situation
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CFO Uffe Winther looks forward to collaborating with Kopenhagen Fur’s customers.
the company is in. Suppose you’re taking leadership in a company that’s struggling for its life, on the verge of bankruptcy. In that case you should be prepared for tough decisions within three hours’ time. But in a place such as Kopenhagen Fur that’s going well, even if there’s still room for improvement, there’s much more reason to be cautious. You don’t want to stand in somebody’s way as long as they’re performing as they should, and that’s substantially true here. I think people generally overestimate how far you can go in six months’ time and underestimate what you can do in three years. Without the need to rush things, I much prefer long-time planning. But does that planning leave some free time somewhere – and in that case, what do you do with it?
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Yes, I certainly do have free time, that’s an important thing. I especially like spending time with my wife and daughters in my holiday home in Odsherred, to the northwest of
Copenhagen. Right now, I’m reading ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ about how humans change through the years. It’s one of those books that make you think. I really recommend it.
Uffe Winther – in brief Before becoming CFO of Kopenhagen Fur on 1 January, Uffe Winther served as Head of Finance and Finance Director at leading Danish energy company DONG. Other past employers include Copenhagen Airports, telecommunications operator TDC and Denmark’s Ministry of Finance. Uffe Winther holds a MSc in Economics from Aarhus University in Denmark, he studied Financial and Management Accounting at Copenhagen Business School and took the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School. On the home front, Uffe Winther is married and the father of three teenage girls.
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NEW SWAKARA CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED Each year, Kopenhagen Fur presents a collection of garments made of the African skins, Swakara. For a number of years, the collections have increased the interest in Swakara and, this year, a renowned Chinese designer has created the collection. BY NINA BRØNDEN JACOBSEN
For many people, “Swakara” is not the first word in the dictionary. For international designers, however, the word is on everyone’s lips. During recent years, the Namibian lamb skin has become a bestseller and a catwalk favourite. Karl Lagerfeld, Prada, Gucci, On Aura Tout Vu, Astrid Andersen and Armani are just some of the respected designers using Swakara in their collections when showing their ideas of the coming season’s fur fashion. One of the reasons for this rising popularity is Kopenhagen Fur’s important promotion and exposure of Swakara to the many customers who attend Kopenhagen Fur’s auctions several times a year. Swakara is offered at the April and September auctions and the skins are in demand. However, it has not always been the case. THE FUTURE’S SWAKARA FASHION Kopenhagen Fur has made an agreement with the Namibian farmers about not only selling the Swakara skins at the auctions but also promoting them. As part of the
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marketing programme, Kopenhagen Fur enters into a collaboration with a selected designer every year who simply presents his ideas for the future’s Swakara fashion through a number of innovative styles. For the first time ever, a Chinese designer is presenting this year’s Swakara campaign. His name is Wang Yutao and behind the name we find one of China’s most famous designers. His brand is “Beautyberry”, which is famous. The campaign consists of four styles which were shown for the first time at the Hong Kong Fur Fair this year. Mai Ebdrup, responsible for Swakara, says about Kopenhagen Fur’s new collaboration: -At Kopenhagen Fur we are experiencing a huge interest in the material at the moment. We are extremely pleased and proud that we have participated in making the top fashion designers focus on this relatively unknown skin type which has gradually become known to a broader fashion-orientated audience, she says.
THREE THEMES In order to be inspired for this year’s Swakara collection, Wang Yutao went to Namibia. It was a great experience for the designer, who was touched by the visible contact between the animals, the people and the special colours offered by the South African country. - The first time I saw the skin I was attracted by the beautiful, natural patterns zigzagging through the skin as if they were valleys of mountains and rivers. It is as smooth and gentle as silk, Wang Yutao says. The designer’s fascination is expressed in the collection’s three themes sending us on a time travel. The first theme is natural and simple. None of the skins are dyed and these styles are therefore black, brown and white and the shape is a reminiscence of a young, elegant Audrey Hepburn from the 1960s’ Hollywood films. The second part of the collection is carried forward by strong colours and simple forms leading the thoughts towards traditional Namibian folklore. The third theme also increases the colours with the starting point in the 1980s’ high waists and puffed sleeves.
ABOUT SWAKARA Swakara, which is an abbreviation for South West African Karakul, has been bred since 1907 when the first karakul sheep were imported to Namibia. More than 80 per cent of Namibia is barren desert, but the karakul sheep is a very hardy animal which thrives in the desert area and at the same time contributes to regenerating the desert by trampling on the grass and seeds that would otherwise blow away in the wind.
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EVENTS IN COPENHAGEN 15 JUNE – 1 JULY 2017
EXHIBITION
MARINA ABRAMOVIĆ - THE CLEANER Few artists in the world today evoke such strong emotions and reactions as the pioneer of body and performance art Marina
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Abramović.
MIDSUMMER EVE
Marina Abramović has inscribed herself in
The Danish celebration of Midsummer Eve started
the history of art as one of the pioneers of
as the heathen celebration of midsummer. Later on,
body and performance art, and since the
it became a celebration of the sacred Saint John,
1970s – with her own body and energy as
in Danish called Hans and thus the Danish word
BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS
her primary material – she has developed
for Midsummer Eve - Sankt Hans. Therefore, the
Brian Wilson is one of the most influential
one of contemporary art’s most radical and
celebration is always on the evening of 23 June
songwriters of the 20th century. Together with
uncompromising practices.
which is the day before Saint John’s day on 24 June.
The Beach Boys, he is behind classics like
Midsummer Eve is celebrated with bonfires with the
California Girls, Good Vibrations and Surfer girl.
burning of a figure as a witch and the singing of the
Since then, he has performed in his own name,
FROM 17 JUNE UNTIL 22 OCTOBER
song Midsommervisen - a Danish song written by
and in 2004, Brian Wilson presents SMILE was
LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
the Danish poet Holger Drachmann.
released, once again topping the charts in both
LOUISIANA.DK
If you take a walk along the seaside of the coast or
the US and the UK.
CONCERT
visit parks, you will be sure to see bonfires. 30 JUNE 23 JUNE
TIVOLI
ALONG THE COAST AND IN PARKS. E.G. IN TIVOLI
TIVOLI.DK
EXHIBITION
ACADEMY OF TAL R Danish Tal R is one of the most striking artists EXHIBITION
MARK LECKEY
of his generation with a strong and growing international reputation. Since the 1990s he has
British artist Mark Leckey grew up outside Liverpool
exhibited all around the world, particularly in
in England. With the exhibition He Thrusts his Fists
Europe, and his art is represented in many major
against the Posts but Still Insists he Sees the Ghosts
collections.
he invites audiences to join him in returning to a very
Through an overview of his work from the past
distinctive place from his own childhood: the ramps
twenty years and a series of new works, the
underneath the M53 motorway bridge in Ellesmere
exhibition shows that Tal R from the outset has
Port.
been a storyteller with a special eye for the
Mark Leckey has recreated the bridge and ramps
overlooked, hidden and repressed spaces of
where he and his friends hung out in the early 1970s.
modern life.
UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER
UNTIL 10 SEPTEMBER
NATIONAL GALLERY OF DENMARK
LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
SMK.DK
LOUISIANA.DK
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THE MANY FACETS OF MARKETING MINK Kopenhagen Fur is involved in all parts of the value chain, and that is part of what makes this company unique and very interesting to work in, according to the new VP of marketing Henriette Glæsel, as she looks back on her first month in the fur business. BY MORTEN OKKELS
With 20 years experience in the field, Henriet te Glæsel cer tainly knows her marketing. Still, these first weeks at Kopenhagen Fur have been quite a thrill for the new marketing VP. - One rare thing about Kopenhagen Fur is that you have the entire value chain represented from farm to cat walk, says Henriet te Glæsel. - The many facets of Kopenhagen Fur make the marketing job both challenging and also highly interesting. It also provides a marketeer with great oppor tunities to convey our story in a consistent and relevant way to all par ts of the trade. The basic story about the company might be the same, but the story has to be told in a dif ferent way and at dif ferent times depending on
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who we talk to, she adds. VALUING THE PERSONAL ENCOUNTER Henriet te Glæsel, who came to Kopenhagen Fur from medical equipment manufacture GN Otometrics, feels she learns every day at her new job. This was especially true when she had the oppor tunit y to travel to Kastoria in Greece for the yearly Fur Exhibition. - I didn’t know there was an actual fur cit y in Greece before I star ted here in April. I had the oppor tunit y to meet and talk to a number of our customers and key stakeholders such as the dressing plants, manufacturers, feed kitchen and the pelting stations. All people I met throughout my stay
in Kastoria showed a huge amount of positiveness, openness and commitment towards the trade in general and Kopenhagen Fur, says Henriet te Glæsel. - The main purpose of the Kastoria visit was to learn firsthand more about our customers, their needs, challenges and expectations. In my world this is key to create valuable marketing that benefits both our customers and ourselves, and this is also where I see a lot of my time being used both now and also in the future, as Henriet te Glæsel puts it. THE HE ART OF THE MAT TER Henriet te Glæsel has already visited the designers and furriers working
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One rare thing about Kopenhagen Fur is that you have the entire value chain represented from farm to catwalk, says Henriette Glæsel.
at Kopenhagen Fur Studio where she was given a challenge similar to other Kopenhagen Fur newcomers before her. - I got to ‘make my hear t keyring’ – and that means creating my own fur hear t under the guidance of a furrier. Just making a lit tle thing like that is dif ficult enough. It ’s really a form of ar t what they do in Kopenhagen Fur Studio, says Henriet te Glæsel. The visit was no coincidence. In the new Kopenhagen Fur marketing structure, Henriet te Glæsel and her marketing team work closely with Kopenhagen Fur Studio and Julie Iversen, VP Design and Creativit y. - My first month has shown that I have come to a company and trade
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that is characterized by a deep sincere commitment making it more than just a
nine-to-five job and this is what excites me the most.
Henriette Glæsel has managed marketing and communication for several highprofile companies before taking her new position at Kopenhagen Fur. She came to Kopenhagen Fur from GN Otometrics, a leading company in medical equipment for assessing solutions for the hearing-impaired, where Glæsel served as Global Marketing Director. Prior to that, she worked with biotechnology company Novozymes and wine distributor Hans Just, among others. She also has experience in fundraising for UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. Glæsel holds a BA degree in Economics from The University of Southern Denmark in addition to an MsC in International Marketing and Management from Copenhagen Business School. Henriette Glæsel is married and has two children.
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From Royal College of Art in London, design student Rose Danford-Phillips (Seen to the right in the picture) participated as one of the designers selected for this year’s Imagine Talents show.
IMAGINE TALENTS 2017 ROUNDED OFF THE SHANGHAI FASHION WEEK This year, Kopenhagen Fur’s Imagine Talents Show was held in Shanghai. The grand fashion show rounded off the Shanghai Fashion week by presenting young designers’ take on fur fashion and thus, indicating the future of fur design. BY MICHAEL ABILON
In an enormous tent, built especially for the occasion, Imagine Talents was the centre of innovation and creativity at the grand finale of the fashion week in the Chinese fashion metropolis. Design students from 25 nations and 13 design universities showcased the fruits of their labour. Following the show, Jesper Lauge Christensen, Kopenhagen Fur’s Exec. V.P. Commercial, noted the high quality of the design students’ work. - It was an amazing show, which showcased the innovation and creativity that is unleashed, when young people are allowed to play with our mink skins. Concerning the decision to present the show in China rather that Copenhagen, he said: - Here in China, people feel that it is exciting that we bring such a show to Shanghai. We did this because China is an important market and we want to promote Kopenhagen Fur and our exciting collaborations with design universities around the globe. We hope to inspire our
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customers so that they can sell more in the future, he says. Among the guests at the show was Peter Xu, fashion writer and Chinese trendsetter. This was the second time he has attended an Imagine Talents show and he congratulated the students on their designs. - I also love the whole idea, because it is not simply about presenting a show and a collection, but rather about bringing talents together from all over the world, emerging talents with creative ideas that represent the future of fur design. They presented all kinds of ideas in the show and I believe they have a bright future ahead of them, he says. From Royal College of Art in London, design student Rose Danford-Phillips participated as one of the designers selected for this year’s Imagine Talents show. - It was really fantastic. I have never worked with fur before but now I love it, she says and adds: - It was a positive experience to have an
artisan and craftsman to work on my design and help make it real. I made something quite extravagant and difficult and the furriers from Kopenhagen Fur helped make it real.
ABOUT IMAGINE Imagine is a global design project created in 2014 by Kopenhagen Fur, intended to further the cooperation between the fur trade and future designers. The project is aimed at some of the most important design universities in the world that are then offered an extensive, strategic collaboration with Kopenhagen Fur including teaching and training in fur techniques, collaborations with some of the most skilled furriers in the world, as well as a unique opportunity to present the design students at a major fashion show.
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HOTEL KONG ARTHUR
COURTYARDS IBSENS HOTEL
VIVACIOUS, QUIRKY AND COMFORTABLE BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN COPENHAGEN Ibsens and Kong Arthur are a blend of old and new: The interior design are modern, but the original character of the old buildings are beautifully preserved. There’s a buzzy lounge/bar area, and outside seating in the courtyard. Hotel Kong Arthur has a spa and fitness room. Two in-house restaurants are serving both hotels – Pintxos, serving up good tapas, and the more upmarket La Rocca, with a menu of Italian classics. For breakfast both hotels feature a mostly organic buffet spread that follows New Nordic principles, concentrating on seasonal, sustainable and local produce. Book through Kopenhagen Fur.
KOPENHAGEN FUR’S SALES DATES FOR 2018 Please note, that there is a reschedule at the beginning of the sales season. This is done to accommodate many of our customers who wish that skins will be offered by auction at a time when the customers have greater knowledge about the demand for skins, also taking the Chinese New Year into consideration.
February auction: Inspection from Friday,2 February to Tuesday, 6 February. Sale from Wednesday, 7 February to Monday, 12 February.
May auction: Inspection from Thursday, 26 April to Monday, 1 May. Sale from Tuesday, 2 May to Wednesday, 9 May.
March auction: Inspection from Saturday, 10 March to Friday, 16 March. Sale from Saturday, 17 March to Friday, 23 March.
June auction: Inspection from Thursday, 14 June to Thursday, 21 June. Sale from Friday, 22 June to Sunday, 1 July.
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September auction: Inspection from Saturday, 25 August to Saturday, 1 September. Sale from Sunday, 2 September to Tuesday, 11 September.
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NEW HOTEL PARTNERS
IN COPENHAGEN
New Kopenhagen Fur hotel partners in the heart of Copenhagen! Stay at Copenhagen Island or Tivoli Hotel next time you visit the city. Copenhagen Island is an elegant design pearl with superb waterfront location and amazing dinners at Restaurant The Harbour. Tivoli Hotel is a stylish and spectacular hotel with luxurious facilities that include gourmet experiences at MASH Penthouse, Sticks’n’Sushi and Tivoli Brasserie.
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TIVOLI HOTEL
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ADMIRAL
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Toldbodgade 24,
Hammerichsgade
1253 K
1611 V
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CROWN PLAZA HOTEL
RADISSON BLU
Ørestads Blvd. 114-118,
Amager Blv. 70,
2300 S
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HILTON
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Ellehammersvej 20,
Vester Søgade 6,
2770 Kastrup
1601 V
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FIRST
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GLOSTRUP PARK
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Hovedvejen 41,
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MARRIOTT
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Kalvebod Brygge 5,
Krystalgade 22,
1560 V
1172 K
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MAYFAIR HOTEL
BELLA SKY COMWELL
Helgolandsgade 3,
Center Boulevard 5,
1653 V
2300 S
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SCANDINAVIA
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NEW cancellation policy for 2017 : For individual reservations you can change or cancel 48 hours prior to arrival, or you will be charged with the first night. For group reservations : Until 45 days before the first arrival, the reservation can be cancelled without any cost. After this date a maximum of 50% of the original reservation can be cancelled after the below mentioned rules: - Until 15 days before the first arrival, 50 % of the original reservation can be cancelled without any cost - Until 10 days before the first arrival, 25 % of the original reservation can be cancelled without any cost - Rooms not cancelled seven days before the first arrival will be charged 100 % Date changes will be accepted without any cost on the condition that the hotel has available rooms on the alternative dates. If the rooms, as a result of lack of available rooms, are cancelled, the hotel refers to the above listed cancellation terms.
We urge you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible.
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QUALITY DEPARTMENT
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AUCTIONEERS PAUL PEDERSEN CHIEF AUCTIONEER
PER KNUDSEN CHIEF AUCTIONEER
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