State of Escape CEO Desley and Global Sales Manager Lauren recently travelled to Scandinavia to visit our partners across Norway and Denmark, taking in the sights and scenes in their downtime. Explore a snapshot of the region's vibrant and creative culture, via their visual diary.
Blender Agency showroom - Oslo, Norway
Representing State of Escape in Scandinavia for the past 7 years, Blender agency is a full scale multi-brand sales agency & showroom. Their clients are the best in the business across ready to wear, sport and homewares categories. We had many productive strategy and future planning sessions across the week with the Blender team in Oslo.
Moniker Sport - Oslo, Norway
Inspired by the bold astronaut couple Anne Lee Fisher and William Frederick Fisher, Moniker Sport Valkyrien features minimalistic sportswear for both men and women. The store is designed by renowned architecture firm Snøhetta and is result of a collaboration with Norwegian-Danish duo Pettersen & Hein.
Sommerro House Hotel - Oslo, Norway
Occupying the former headquarters for Oslo Lysverker - the city's electrical company, Sommerro marks the rebirth of a 1930s landmark in one of Oslo's loveliest neighbourhoods. The hotel features a hub of restaurants and bars, a library, a small private cinema, and the city’s first rooftop pool, sauna and terrace – the ideal way to recover from the jetlag.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art - Copenhagen, Denmark
Half an hour north of Copenhagen in the sleepy coastal village of Humlebæk, lies one of the world's most respected and beautiful museums in the world. This international museum is a shrine to Danish modernists, with a 4,000-piece collection spanning 1945 to the present.
Streets of Copenhagen
The colourful houses of Nyhavn are one of the most iconic spots in Copenhagen. Eat and drink by the canal in the sun or take a boat tour and explore.
Restaurants of Copenhagen
Delphine, part of CoFoCo group is the darling of the Copenhagen food scene, and she did not disappoint. Delphine consistently dishes up fresh Italian inspired fare. We recommend grabbing a seat at the bar, with a glass of wine to debrief from a busy day.
Atelier September, the brainchild of Frederik Billie Brahe the famed head Chef (and husband of Jeweller Sophie Bille Brahe) has all but perfected the local café.Go for their iconic (and very Danish) Breakfast plate, and stay for the light as air whipped butter. We are still dreaming about the butter.
Tucked away on an unassuming street in Norrebro is a local mainstay, and neighbourhood wine bar Pompette. Serving a curated selection of only a handful of wines. All scribbled onto a blackboard daily, is the only menu you find in this small bar, that is teaming with locals at happy hour. Perched on a high table with a glass of Pet Nat was the perfect antidote to a long day of retail visits and meetings.
Les Trois Cochonsis a quaint little French bistro located on what is arguably the coolest street in Copenhagen. Flanked with boutiques, flower shops and eateries. Positioning yourself on one of the few street tables and watch the city go by.
Hotel Coco
Staying at Coco Hotel, in Vesterbro district, perched of the main boulevard. The boutique hotel has a distinct Parisian-style with its striped awnings and outdoor courtyard.The ground floor comprised of one of the coolest cafes in Copenhagen, and by-day was flooded with local creatives working remotely or meeting friends from coffees and lunch.They also make bikes available to guests, so you can explore the neighbourhood and beyond, like a true local.
