¡á Table of contents
02 INTRO
08 EDITOR'S LETTER
12 IMPRESSIONS
Multilayered assessments on the city
of Copenhagen by a host of media outlets
16 DIVE INTO THE CITY
Core values and sociocultural
legacies that give an insight into Copenhagen today
28 INTERVIEW:
CLAUS MEYER
Claus Meyer, entrepreneur and chef, talks
about today¡¯s culinary scene in Copenhagen
34 CREATIVE DINING
The distinctive originality and
philosophy of Copenhagen¡¯s dining
46 FOOD INNOVATORS
Food labs and companies breaking new ground
for the future of food
54 THE ART OF HYGGE
La Banchina, an on-trend location
that epitomizes hygge of the Danes, who find happiness in daily life
58 A DAY OF GOURMET
Gems where brunch, coffee, and
natural wine can be savored
66 INTERVIEW: CECILIE THORSMARK
Cecilie Thorsmark talks about the
role of Copenhagen Fashion Week as a platform
72 WOMEN FOR WOMEN
Women fashion designers that give
voice to all women
84 THE SCANDI INFLUENCERS
Fashion influencers committed to spreading
healthy, positive life attitudes
90 THE AUTHENTIC TASTE
Fashion select shops and beauty
brands loved by Copenhageners
98 INTERVIEW: THOMAS LYKKE & ANNE-MARIE BUEMANN
Thomas Lykke and Anne-Marie Buemann, cofounders
of OEO Studio, talk about the quintessence of Danish design
104 HOME
The potential and aesthetic of the Danish
home
112 Design-Driven VENTURES
Brand stories of Kvadrat and Vipp,
Danish design companies that refuse to dwell on past legacies
120 CREATIVE FORCES
Brands that serve as both a platform and
a creative hub based on a sense of community
132 DANISH SPIRIT
Expat Danes disseminate the Danish
spirit and culture
140 DESIGN ICONS
Iconic designers and classic brands
that have sustained the ¡°Danish modern¡± look
144 THE WEEKENDERS
The
natural landscapes that immerse Copenhageners in musings and relaxation
152 INTERVIEW: SIMON CASPERSEN
Simon
Caspersen, cofounder and communications director of Space10, talks about
creating an ideal city
158 URBAN PLANNING
The
history of Copenhagen¡¯s urban planning
162 SMART CITY
Copenhagen Solutions Lab focuses on collaboration,
citizenship, data, and experimentation
166 BIG PICTURES
How Copenhagen-born architect Bjarke Ingels
and his team transformed the landscape of the city
180 DANISH CULTURE CODE
Figures that offer a better
understanding of Danish culture
183 OUTRO