Brixtol Textiles, started by Gustav Kjellander and Emil Holmström in 2011, is a ready-to-wear line with a Scandinavian sensibility that takes inspiration from British workwear, rock, and mod culture.

Deadwood Studios was founded in 2012 by Carl Ollson and Felix von Bahder. The pair ran a vintage store together before deciding to create their own line of clothing around repurposing and upcycling.

Fayette Norling

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Fayette Norling is a brand founded by Lovisa Norling with a focus on hand-crafted vegan leather jackets and garments.

Imaskopi

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Imaskopi is a made-by-hand knitwear brand started in 2020 by Nelly Skog who combined gender studies with her fashion history at university.

Louise Xin Recently relocated to Paris, this Chinese-born and Stockholm-raised designer launched her label in 2021 as a rent-only proposition. Xin is known for combining her work with humanitarian concerns.

MADH

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MADH

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MADH Acne alum Martin Gustafsson created MADH in 2023 with the intent of revolutionizing the denim industry in a sustainable way using technology and a collaborative approach.

MAYZ

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MAYZ, a one-year-old brand operating between Stockholm and Los Angeles, was founded in 2024 by Mayssa Fakih, an artist and designer Kevin Mukuri. Their idea is to make clothes that help you navigate through the maze of life.

Past Tense

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Past Tense The only dedicated menswear brand on the list, Past Tense was founded in 2023 by industry veterans Victor Lindh (creative) and Adrien Forray (business), with the mission of finding a slow and sustainable way forward.

SEAMS

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SEAMS, started in 2018, and best known for its hardcore silver jewelry, is expanding into fashion under the leadership of self-taught creative director Dustin Glickman.

STLHM MISC This self-described “non-binary fashion brand” founded by Julia Åsberg in 2021 is intended to be “a safe space for expression.”

Studio Constance

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Studio Constance was founded five years ago by Rebecca Dovenryd-Almberg who operates between Los Angeles and Stockholm. The brand’s knits and outerwear combine quiet luxury with a cool edge.