Elite Traveler September-October 2015

elite traveler SEPT/OCT 2015 ISSUE 5 121

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SCANDIFY YOUR LIFE: FIVE GREAT BUYS FROM FIVE ICONIC SWEDISH DESIGNERS 1 Maria Nilsdotter Beyoncé bought the entire Bee collection from this cult jeweler, whose iconic Double Claw Ring in 18-karat gold will turn any outfit into a statement. $2,266, marianilsdotter.com 2 Ann-Sofie Back Snap up the Pin leather skirt with an asymmetrical cut from the celebrated designer’s most recent runway collection, which was nominated for the London Design Museum's annual Designs of the Year The late artist and designer’s intricate textiles, bursting with color, are as relevant today as they were a half-century ago and impossible to resist when hand-printed on linen pillows. $128, svenskttenn.se 4 Ben Gorham Fascinated with scent memories, the founder of the Byredo fragrance house creates iconic unisex scents like the modern classic Gypsy Water, a bohemian dream with notes of bergamot, incense, amber and pine needles. $110, byredo.com 5 Mårten Claesson One third of the trio behind the world-renowned architecture and design firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, he works with partners Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune designing everything from hotels and private residences to beautifully-formed Jules & Jim chairs, shown this year in Milan. Price on request, claessonkoivistorune.se Award alongside Dior’s Raf Simons. $1,045, annsofieback.tictail.com 3 Josef Frank

As selected by Sofi Fahrman , It girl, blogger, author and creative director of The You Way, Scandinavia’s largest online fashion gallery TAKE FIVE /// CHIC STORES

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1 Svenskt Tenn “For Swedish design

classics. Just walking into this store will inspire you to take a piece of Sweden home with you – even if it’s only some napkins.” svenskttenn.se 2 Nathalie Schuterman “All luxury brands under one roof. The buyers have a great eye for what to pick so I always find my go-to accessories here.” nathalieschuterman.com 3 Acne “The ABBA of brands from Sweden. A lot of my wardrobe staples come from here. Whether it’s a great pair of jeans or a shirt, you can never go wrong.” acnestudios.com 4 NK “This department store is the most famous one in Stockholm and my favorite. It stocks all the Scandinavian labels and a lot of international fashion.” nk.se 5 Östermalms Saluhall “There is a fantastic food court where you can try Swedish meatballs or just walk around for the ambience and aromas.” ostermalmshallen.se

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Photos Getty Images, National Geographic Image Collection/Alamy, Helén Pe