A little tease from Saturday in Copenhagen
Check out the image gallery from the marketday here. See you next year – thank you for...
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Stand back – Zolo Design is overtaking the catwalk
Designer and craftsman Hanne Harnov – ZOLO Design – presented her AW 2012 collection in Copenhagen. Judging from the applause and enthusiasm from the spectators the presentation was a solid instant success. All hats...
Read MoreHUNN jewels at last weekend’s Blickfang design exhibition
Maybe not the biggest exhibition stand – but certainly one of the most interesting as HUNN’s jewelry is world class design. But you have to move up close to...
Read MoreTaste Copenhagen – honey from 5 different districts
Can you taste the difference between Valyby and Vesterbro? ”Taste Copenhagen’ contains 5 glasses of honey from 5 different districts as well as the story on the bee keepers behind and the significance of bees in...
Read MoreJacobsen Golden Naked Christmas Ale – that time of the year again!
Christmas always comes with darkness – but some darkness is more welcome than...
Read MoreMikkeller – now also in China
Shanghai’s Boxing Cat Brewery has teamed up with renowned Danish brewer Mikkeller for “Bruce ChiLee IPA,” an innovative cross-border brew. Read the full story...
Read MoreCPHmade in good company
Yesterday we found ourselves in good company as one of the co-hosts and organizers behind the LAAO fashion show 2012 – where several of our members...
Read MoreMeet 3 CPHmade members at Blickfang
This coming week-end you have the chance to meet HUNN, Place de Bleu and LLLP in Øksnehallen in Copenhagen at the international design exhibition. Read more...
Read MoreWhen great furniture meets great lamps
Furniture designer and producer Ask Emil has started his exhibition together with lamp designer Tom Rossau at Tom’s showroom and boutique. Ask Emil and Tom will be co-displaying their beautiful designs until Dec 29. Go...
Read MoreCPHmade is present at the craftsmen show in Moltkes Palæ – you should go as well
CPHmade is present at ‘Laugenes årlige opvisning’ – the annual show in Copenhagen where great craftsmen within fashoion and jewellery show their latest work. This time on November 6 at Moltke’s Palæ. Here...
Read MoreArchitonic celebrates Soul Man Ask Emil Skovgaard
Fantastic article about Ask Emil Skovgaard – read more...
Read MoreJamesville is not just about motorcycles…
We captured Jamesville bullletin board on this photo – and we saw both tattoos, cars and girls. Not sure though what the ‘Lokum’ in the upper left is all about – some store maybe? ...
Read MoreExamples of Antonie’s design and tailoring
We let the pictures speak for themselves – and we bow with...
Read MoreUncompromising design by Ask Emil Skovgaard and Tom Rossau
Two of Copenhagen’s most iconic designers joint forces and exhibit organic furniture and lamps in combinations not seen before – all designs pointing to a beautiful and uncompromising direction. The two present handmade...
Read MoreLuckily Recycles still ‘produces’ good old bikes….
Flandria is an iconic bicycle brand – made famous by great riders like Sean Kelly, Roger De Vlaeminck, Walter Godefroot and Joop Zoetemelk. The Flandria team was founded in Belgium back in 1959, and still going strong....
Read MoreIs Copenhagen really the bicycle capital of the world
Well some think that Copenhagen is number one – Cykelmageren owner Rasmus Gjessing has made his interpretations of the Copenhagen citybike since 1995. Designed and handcrafted right here in Copenhagen. This model order by...
Read MoreElvo since 1923
Æskefabrikken Elvo was started in 1923 by Valdemar Gabrielsen, and Elvo stands for the first letter in his childrens’ names: Ellen, Leo, Villy and Orla. Orla worked at Elvo for almost 71 years – from he was 14 to he...
Read MoreBeautiful bikes built for ugly guys – meet Jamesville
If not before then make sure that you meet Jamesville at the CPHmade Market Day on Nov 17 – read more on this...
Read MoreSamarkand – a colorful world of hats
For 35 years Ms. Jane Eberlein has been designing, producing and selling her very colorful hats from her shop in the Østerbro district. Just stepping inside puts a smile on your...
Read MoreCPHmade equals passion and craftsmanship
Graae Copenhagen is about attention to detail and uncompromising passion in design and…yes quality. But let’s not talk about quality, let’s instead talk about how great this brand understand and respect the...
Read MoreStore and workshop in one…
Cold & Heggem is now open for business in the heart of Copenhagen. Go visit and follow a craftsman at...
Read MoreThe CPHmade partner logo – now used by Toril Bækmark
We are proud that our members are happy to have joined our network. Only ‘complain’ about Toril Bækmark’s fine text is that we are actually now close to 70...
Read MoreStyle or contemporary art?
Maybe this is the latest trend for some, but for Elsgaard Håndskomageri this is craftsmanship made like it has been for...
Read MoreBeautiful iPhone cover by SchönWerk
SchönWerk in Studiestræde makes this great looking and feeling iPhone cover in leather and with a buckle. You can get your new phone cover for both iPhone 4 and...
Read MoreRo Chokolade is sponsoring chocolates for ‘Laugenes dag’ 6th Nov.
Ro Chocolate will be handing out chocolates to all guests at the annual *’Laugenes dag’ which this year takes place on November 6 at Moltke’s Palæ. All guests have definitely something to look forward to alone...
Read MoreKaramelleriet in the Tivoli Garden during Halloween
Karamelleriet will sell its delicious caramels in the Tivoli Garden from 12-28 October during...
Read MoreEmdal Colorknit Open Factory Weekend Oct 6-7
Saturday at 11:00am until Sunday at 4:00pm Visit the Emdal Factory Shop this weekend, and get your hands in knitted unique fashion and scarfs. Capes / Dresses / Hoodies / Kimonos / Cardigans / Blankets & Warm scarves...
Read MoreLLLP’s newly designed wardrobe fitted to and built in the customer’s home
It is a big one! 240x140x60cm with two hanger rods and a series of shelves on one side. The cabinet is made of light-coated 15mm birch plywood, backside and base in matt black melamine and doors with birch plywood edges. The...
Read MoreDid you know that Colibri also makes your portfolio ….
This is how your portfolio might look like when crafted by Malene Lerager at Colibri. Photographer Jens Juul is certainly well prepared to present his...
Read MoreCPHmade member cooperation
Currently Ragnar R. Jørgensen’s hat pins beautify Susanne Juul’s shop window in Store Kongensgade. Well done! We have more and more members working together and we will publicize several of these...
Read MoreA point of view on consumerism
Designer and eyeglass maker Rasmus Cold from Cold & Heggem: I think that we as consumers are tired of being swamped with countless gadgets which are also available in red, green and blue. I think we crave after a greater...
Read MorePrincess for a lifetime
Jewelry full of finesse, made with passion – above shown is a Alexandria Ring gold with Pink Turmaline made by P. Hertz in Copenhagen – for more information on the product: Read more here [vimeovideo url=44650986] ...
Read MoreFrom bicycle tubes to fashional bags
This bag is part of a great social economical business, hence a brand we support! For more information on the business story and product, click...
Read MoreHipster bicycle fittings
As the bicycle has gone beyond hip, so has the fitting. These uniquely crafted handles are just one of the master pieces by Mr. Bicycles in Copenhagen, Sören Sögreni! For more information on this product just click on the...
Read MoreIt’s getting cold outside
Cool thermo vest – fit the casual look as well as the more stylish – like under the blazer – for further...
Read MoreSounds like a dream…
But is much more that a dream – It’s reality and available from the web shop. For further information about Audiovector and the ground breaking technologies click...
Read MoreKlara K canvas box
Klara K has created a box in canvas with silver engraving for the photo artist Astrid Kruse Jensen’s exhibition ‘Disappearing Into the Past’ at the Martin Asbæk Gallery. Both the box and the book is numbered and...
Read MoreMr. Copenhagen Glassblower
Mr. Christian Edwards design, blow and mold the glass – and has done so for many years. Nyhavn Glaspusteri is the name of the store, and right behind the store, you will find the workshop. Mr. Edwards gladly show his well...
Read MoreThe sun works in mysterious ways…
What is going on here? Well for Morten, that is the great young man behind the Copenhagen company ‘For Holding Up The Trousers’, the answer leads to common sense. This is a sustainable way to change and play with...
Read MoreA hat is made (danish vo. only)
[vimeovideo url=49468027] Follow a hatters process in the workshop
Read MoreDrawn to our attention
With attention to detail, skills in craftsmanship and production ability we again found a great member to enter and enlighten our high-end network and consumers around the world. Monomade make a range of products within the...
Read MoreThe importance of producing stuff
CPHmade recommends the new book by Chris Anderson ‘Makers’ – producing stuff really matters. From Amazon.com: If a country wants to remain economically vibrant, it needs to manufacture things. In recent years, however, many...
Read MoreJuggling hats – 2, 3, 5 or more!
When juggling hats – balance in the hat is essential. The Hatter Andersen & Berner has made quality juggling hats for 2 generations and the hatter is Internationally famous in juggling circles for best product. This...
Read MoreThe youth in great surroundings
[youtubevideo url=ruKb6UkS6xs] This video is made in the Andersen & Berner (Hatter) workshop. Do you like the music?
Read MoreSamarkand celebrates 35 years with Thousand and One hats adventure
The owner Ms. Jane Eberlein celebrates 35-year anniversary of Samarkand and a world of adventure hats on the 27th and 28th September in the Østerbro district. Since 1978, Jane Eberlein has produced and presented her very...
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Why handmake? Inge Vincents has a point of view..
Why handmake? The short answer is – I cannot help it! I am probably not a typical craftsman....
Read MoreAn exsample of the true essence of CPHmade
Passion, creativity and unique skills in craftsmanship – here by Inge...
Read MoreCircus Catwalk & Casanova
Andersen & Berner’s client list in the fashion industry has grown quite long during the past few years. But besides making creations for the catwalk, the workshop also delivers hats for several opera houses, theatres,...
Read MoreElsgaard Håndskomageri sponsors the Danish Freestyle Team
Danish Freestyle Team (DFT) is the national team for Freestyle Unicycling (one wheel bicycle) and here the very best from around the country get together. The overall aim is to show unicycling in Denmark and put Denmark on the...
Read MoreCPHmade member Toril Bækmark in cooperation with Norlie
Norlie is Danish designed kids clothing, at its very best. This year they have used many of Toril Bækmark’s drawings as artwork for their baby boy and kids boy collection fall / winter 2012-13. See more on...
Read MoreFirst Friday at Niels Borch Jensen showroom Friday 7th Sep from 5-9pm
Etchings by the German artist Anton Henning. Anton Henning’s artwork has a mysterious quality that escapes categorization. By fluidly shifting between abstract expression and figurative elements, he creates highly original...
Read MoreMost stolen book
We just learned from a coming member that this book is the most stolen in one of the largest book dealer chains in Denmark. Klara K (bookbinder) made this book available in a beautiful version – no wonder it is a special...
Read MoreGuided tour for Copenhagen Goodwill Ambassador corps…
Klaus Thomsen from Coffee Collective telling his coffee story as the first member – followed by Ro Chokolade and Karamelleriet. This morning Asger was tour guide for group of 25 people – all in Copenhagen because of...
Read MoreNew beautifully hand crafted book from Co’libri
The book is designed for and purchased by the Art Association of 14 August, which annually distributes ‘works of art’ to their members. It is a book about ceramist Gertrud Vasegaard where the ceramic plates that are...
Read MoreCopenhagen sites among Newsweek Top 100 global attractions
Today, the international news magazine Newsweek brings ‘The Perfect 100’ list. We are honored to inform that Copenhagen is on the list with no less than 10 attractions. To mention a few: Rundetårn (The Round Tower),...
Read MoreCPHmade members at the annual Copenhagen Craft Market
Karina Hunn wrapping one of her designs for a lucky customer. A unique chance to meet some of our members in the open: Karina Hunn, Emdal Colorknit and Tina Marie Bentsen. All with their own stand presenting their beautiful...
Read MoreRecycle’s new shop almost ready
Nice shop for very nice bikes – perfect fit! You will love just paying a visit. So do pay Recycles a visit at Sturlasgade 14, Islands...
Read MoreCPHmade likes ‘Kaffeslabberas’ knitting club
Kaffeslabberas is a group of grannies in their 80s who gather every Tuesday to produce knitwear for some of Denmark’s most acclaimed fashion designers. It is a partnership fuelled by cofee, cakes, knitting and natter. Read...
Read Morewell spoken
When you seen the craftsmanship that CPHmade represents, you know that the phrase of Mae West is SO...
Read MoreAndersen & Berner back-stage at last weeks Copenhagen Fashion Week
As always the past few August days have been extremely busy for Andersen & Berner – as they have created and delivered hats for 6 fashion shows for last weeks Copenhagen Fashion Week. Here is an exclusive close-up on...
Read MoreNEW – AW2012 design from Place de Bleu
NEW collection will over the next days be presented – nice new design in core product line and added to the collection this autumn are super cool covers for mac’s and iPad. A brand new element has been added –...
Read MoreCPH is extraordinary fashionable this weekend
Sort Slips Hvidt Slips (black tie white tie) is together with Copenhagen participating in this seasons fashion week activities. The SS2013 presentations take place all around Copenhagen. All our star members within the fashion...
Read MoreThe Hat World: A world of possibilities
Every inch is utilized by Andersen & Berner, and the many hats shapes are packed from floor to ceiling. Hat maker Mr. Stig Andersen estiamets that the workshop hosts somewhere in between 1200-1500 hats and shades. It...
Read MoreSort Slips Hvidt Slips on stage at the Danish Fashion Week next Saturday
CPHmade member Sort Slips Hvidt Slips is one of a selected few fashion designers invited on stage to the Danish Fashion Week’s CSR SHOW & DINE at The Royal Danish Playhouse. A magical evening, celebrating CSR and...
Read MoreDanish wine – a parallel to CPHmade
Just as surprising as the fact the we have manufacturing in Copenhagen, you might not know that Denmark actually hosts a number of wine farmers. A total of 32 wine farms scattered all over the country – and al producing...
Read MoreLaunch of the CPHmade pibe by Tom Eltang
From the launch of the new CPHmade pipe last week – from left the owner and CEO of The Danish Pipeshop Nikolaj Nielsen, yours truly and the pipe maker himself Tom Eltang. All of us with our own example of Tom’s pipe....
Read MoreAndersen & Berner hats all over the world
Summertime is dedicated for the winter collection at Andersen & Berner. Now is the time to finish all collections for the several of the leading Danish fashion brands. Here it is the bowler hat for Henrik Vibskov –...
Read MoreMikkel Willumsen in distinguished US partnership
United Cutlery in the US has paired with Copenhagen based custom knifemaker Mikkel Willumsen of Denmark to produce a new line of knives, including his popular “Blondie” model. Willumsen has been a custom knifemaker...
Read MoreThe CPHmade pipes – by Tom Eltang
We have really been looking forward to be able to share this: CPhmade member Tom Eltang, one of the world’s most famous and esteemed pipe makers, has created two different CPHmade pipes – one sandblasted and one...
Read MoreNew cool sun glasses from Cold & Heggem
Cold & Heggem sun glasses – raw look, rough finish and made of genuine horn and rivets. Plus Zeiss glass naturally. So ready for the summer… /asger...
Read MoreFine visit from our friends in SFmade
Yesterday was a very fine day – Executive Director Kate Sofis from SFmade in San Francisco came to pay us a visit. We are so happy – not only because Kate gave us lots of ideas for new activities based on her...
Read MorePia Christensen fur presented with style
Earlier this month Danish business newspaper Børsen borrowed a fur from CPHmade member Pia Christensen from her atelier and showroom in Gothersgade for a photo shoot. The fur is a Pia Christensen jacket, brown type with Italian...
Read MoreMultiTaske – new CPHmade member and a social economic company
MultiTaske is a new member of CPHmade. MultiTaske produces an assortment of various bags – using recycle materials. MultiTaske is a social economic company – this means for instance that any profit is being invested...
Read MoreHammer and art
Enjoy this picture? The hammer will soon be available in our webshop – The hammer is designed and crafted by Ask Emil...
Read MoreSugarfree candy from Sømods Bolcher
Did you know that you can also enjoy Sømods tempting candies – sugarfree! No additives, no artificial colors, no flavor enhancers – only 100 % pure natural ingredients. Pure enjoyment, and no bad...
Read MoreAstonishing beauty…
Such elegance and true craftsmanship made by the designer himself – Ask Emil...
Read MoreWe love laces…
These laces are incredible beautiful – all handmade! Place de Bleu supply these unique laces and it’s just to sample the entire spread. For more information pls. contact cphmade or Place de Bleu...
Read MorePillow talk
Nice danish representation – design by Poul Kjærholm (PK80), Arne Jacobsen (Seven) and CPHmade member Place de Bleu (pillows). You can find the pillows in the...
Read MoreFirst Friday at Niels Borch Jensen tomorrow
First Friday at Niels Borch Jensen: Niels Borch Jensen’s print shop is open from 5-9 pm tomorrow July 6th. The printers work with wood cuts by the Danish artist Tal R. and etchings by the German world-known artist Georg...
Read MoreGlassblower in the heart of Copenhagen
Copenhagen today hosts a long list of great restaurants serving lovely food. Our new craftsman Christian Edwards has over the years worked together with some of Copenhagen’s finest restaurants, and developed a range of...
Read MoreP. Hertz presentation video now ready – watch it here
P. Hertz had done a great 1 minute presentation video which we have uploaded under P. Hertz company profile – click on ‘Craftsmen’ above. Once you have fallen in love with P. Hertz jewelries remember to go to...
Read MoreThe Coffee Collective: Copenhagen’s best coffee 2012
At the annual appointment ‘Best places in Copenhagen’ by the users of the city website AOK, CPHmade member The Coffee Collective won the ‘Best coffee’ category last Friday. We are in no way surprised, but...
Read MoreEmdal Colorknit summer market tour at full speed
Check when Emdal Colorknit will be in a city near you.. Next time in Svendborg – for more go to emdalcolorknit.dk or check the map below...
Read MoreSome of all the great CPHmade products on display at our event yesterday
From the launch event at Nørrebro Bryghus. View them all here: Image...
Read MoreWe welcome Cold & Heggem to Nørrebro Bryghus
– today tuesday between 6-8...
Read MoreToday we celebrate…
Whether you are on the lookout for unique decor, ceramics, bicycles, candy, hats, shoes, furniture or just fancy a beer and want to dwell for hours over bikes from Jamesville or Wrenchmonkees, we have made it easy for you,...
Read MoreWinner of our Lucky Draw competition at last week’s CPHmade exhibition
Ms. Irina Kalinovskaya, Executive Director at the Belarusian Association for Environmental Management was the lucky winner of a 3,5 kg glass of Sømods candy. Brian was happy to give Irina the...
Read MoreLatest news from Colibri Bookbindery
Document tubes and medal boxes made for the annual Honered Craftmanship prize. Both are handmade by back mottled paper and goat skin with gold touch. nice work /...
Read MoreThe CPHmade exhibition stand June 18-19 at the BDF Summit
CPHmade stand showing a selection of our members’ products. Our stand generated a lot of interest and kind words on the first day. And today the show goes on.....
Read MoreWe are so ready!!!
Monday and Tuesday next week the CPHmade team will be meeting more than 700 government and business people from the Baltic Sea region – including Russia, Germany, Poland, Sweden and Finland. We are looking forward to...
Read MoreWork from Niels Borch Jensen’s print shop in Basel the next 4 days
Niels Borch Jensen Gallery and Edition, Berlin participates for the 9th time in Art|43|Basel, Switzerland, June 14 – 17. This year the gallery present a selection of new and recent works by: Tacita Dean, Elmgreen &...
Read More5 million tourists in Copenhagen in 2012 – up 7% vs. last year.
A research report from MasterCard indicates that 5 million tourists will visit Copenhagen this year – and that they will increase their spending as well. MasterCard labels Copenhagen as a hotspot city and places our...
Read MoreSøren Sögreni himself – only slightly stylished
Søren Sögreni outside his bikeshop in Sankt Peders Stræde. You have to pay him a...
Read MoreKeep your trousers on!
Supenders are back! In fact they were never out of style! For Holding Up The Trousers is the latest fascinating manufacture we proudly want to promote, since the product range is made right here in the heart of Copenhagen....
Read MoreEasy Rider version 2012
Andreas from Wrenchmonkees on his new bike – a rebuilt, custom-made and sooo cool version of an original Honda Gold Wing 1977. Too bad you can see’t Andreas smile on his face when I met him the same day he rode his bike for the...
Read MoreLovely Flash Mob in the Copenhagen Metro
[youtubevideo url=gww9_S4PNV0] Come together in Copenhagen. Enjoy the smiles and lovely music! BR, Brian.
Read MoreTom Eltang among the world’s best pipe makers
Denmark hosts some of the world’s very best pipe makers. This is actually a bit of a paradox as it was the Swedish pipe maker Sixten Ivarsson who lived in Copenhagen in the 1950s. Sixten Ivarsson invented a method where...
Read MoreKarina Mott dresses singer and songwriter Medina for her summer tour
We don’t know whether this beautiful dress by CPHmade member Karina Mott will improve Medina’s performance on stage – but what the heck we still think that both Medina and Karina’s design look great. Have...
Read MorePlace de Bleu now also in Germany
The social-economic company Place de Bleu – situated in the heart of the Nørrebro district – has now established a bridgehead into the German market. Place de Bleu has managed to secure an order of 150 cushions and 20 morocco...
Read MoreThe Hummingbird earings by Karina Hunn
The Hummingbird earrings is a beautiful meeting between oxidized silver and upcycled skin where the two materials highlight each other. The poetic name tells about the ease of expression, inspired by the tiny hummingbird....
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