Nakkna is a
Swedish
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fashion label
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based in
Stockholm, Sweden.
Founded in 2003. Nakkna is known for its
avant-garde
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, yet commercial, designs where complex constructions and draping are manifested in clean shapes without unnecessary embellishment. Nakkna is sold in fashion stores through Europe and selected cities in Asia and USA. Nakkna is run by designers
Camilla Sundin, Claes Berkes and
Ella Soccorsi, who all met at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm, which they graduated from in 2001 in fashion design.
Awards
*2004 Designer of the Year from
Nöjesguiden Magazine
*2004 the Hero Award from national newspaper
Dagens Nyheter
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History and profile
' ...
*2003 Elle Magazine Best Newcomer Award
They were also nominated for the Future Design Award in 2004
Other projects and collaborations
Absolut Vodka
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commissioned Nakkna to design cocktail glasses. for them and they also designed a Limited editions bag for
Sony PSP
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The Swedish Postal stamps collection released in August 2007 also futures Nakkna as one of the new breed of Swedish Design Labels.
See also
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NordicTrack
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Vacuactivus
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External links
Nakkna's Website
References
Clothing brands
Clothing brands of Sweden
Clothing brands of Stockholm
Clothing companies of Sweden
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