DANISH DENIM DESIGN

Owner / Design Consultant

Design consultant specializing in denim and casual wear from concept to product design & development. Design services consist of developing design concepts in collaboration with the brand and executing the concept from design and development to final production working with the full supply chain.

Design seasonal concept and colour, fabric selection, sketching, wash development and execution. Working closely with the brand and design team and collaborate with selected fabric mills, trim suppliers, garment producers and laundries to achieve each brand’s specific objective.

SAMSØE SAMSØE

Design Consultant
2014-

Consulting on concept, design and product development on Samsøe Samsøe’s Blue Belief jeans. Responsible for fabric research, design, wash and development, sourcing and supplier relations.

Conceptualise and execute sustainable concepts and collaborate with suppliers on implementation. Collaborate closely with premium denim mills, trim vendors and laundries in Turkey.

DENIM PROJECT

Design Consultant
2019-2022

Brand and concept, product design and development for men’s jeans and pants collections.

Responsibilities include trend-forecasting, color story, fabric sourcing, wash development, trim design, fit development and executing all tech-packs working closely with supplier in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

TONSURE

Design Consultant
2018-2019

Design and concept development for Tonsure jeans concept 24 Hour Denim.

Responsible for creating the 24Hour concept and collaborating with Malthe Flagstad on all aspects of product design and development of fit, fabric and wash, working with top denim suppliers in Turkey.

KLAUS SAMSØE

Design Consultant
2019-2022

Design, development and production of men’s collections in collaboration with owner Klaus Samsøe.

Design of woven shirts, jackets and pants and manage the development from sketch to production. Build a full sustainable concept in all parts of the product chain and manage production in Turkey.

ELVINE

Design Consultant
2017-2019

Creative direction and design strategy. Design, colour, trim and fabric concept for men and women sportswear collections. Collaborate with director on photo-shoots, presentation and sales materials. Hired to transform the brands values and vision and create a platform for a brand with strong connection to the sportswear market while maintaining the classic Swedish taste.

EXPERIENCE

SAMSØE SAMSØE
Senior Jeans Designer
2013-2017

Design and concept development for a new jeans category for Samsøe & Samsøe launched in 2015. Responsible for design and development of all aspects of men’s and women’s jeans collections. Managed seasonal jeans design and fit development, fabric sourcing, wash development, trim & branding, pre-production and wash approvals. Collaborating closely with premium denim mills, jeans suppliers and laundries in Turkey and Italy.

JACK & JONES
Senior Jeans Designer
2011-2013

Responsible for all Jack & Jones jeans design for Jack & Jones Originals, Core, Premium, Vintage. Worked closely with denim buyers and global suppliers to achieve the very best product. Responsible for designing jeans collections for from concept to sketch, fabric & wash development. Creating the original concept for Low Impact Denim, the new standard for sustainable denim production.

BLUE GOLD
Los Angeles - Executive Producer
2007-2011

Documentary feature length movie tracing the cultural impact of the Blue Jean in modern culture. Executive Producer and creator of the original idea and concept for BLUE GOLD - American Jeans. BLUE GOLD is a feature documentary tracking the history and cultural-economic impact of the iconic blue jeans on our fashion and culture from the goldminers to today’s international billion-dollar business. BLUE GOLD is screened at denim tradeshows, independent theatres and is available on Netflix US.

BESS NYC
Los Angeles - Co-owner
2007-2011

BESS NYC pioneered vintage re-worked and up-cycled fashion before it became a trend. BESS was established by Christine and two partners, and the brand created customized garments inspired by punk music, fashion, and lifestyle, all made by hand in the studio in Downtown Los Angeles. BESS products sold to high end retailers in Japan, US and Europe and was picked up by Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and featured in top magazines like Vogue Italia and ID magazine.

VON DUTCH
Los Angeles - Design Director
2007-2009

Design and development of the Von Dutch brand licensed men’s apparel and accessories. I developed a new design strategy focusing on Von Dutch original pinstripe artwork and designed seasonal collections moving the brand forward with a focus on branding and the Von Dutch identity.

SEAN JOHN
New York - Senior Jeans Designer
2003-2007

I created the concept for Sean John Jeans design and was part of the brand building for the new urban brand Sean John by hip-hop icon Puff Daddy. Responsibilities included creating denim trend stories, concept and colour palettes and presenting to Sean Combs, merchandizers, and directors and to lead the design team executing design concept into commercial product. Designing 12 seasonal concept stories pr. Year.

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS
New York - Senior Designer
2002-2003

I moved to NYC to join a the CK Jeans new design team. My mission was to bring innovation and design premium collections of jeans, pants and woven tops for CK Jeans.

LEVI’S
Brussels- Senior Designer
Levi’s® Engineered Jeans™
1998-2001

I joined Levi’s Europe new design team and to design a new iconic jean for the next millennium. The unique design concept evolved into the highly acclaimed concept Levi’s® Engineered Jeans™. Working closely with Levi’s development team to realize the Levi’s® Engineered Jeans™ concept. 1999 I received the Levi Strauss and Co. Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement for my contribution to Levi’s® Engineered Jeans™.

MAHARISHI
London - Designer
1997-1999

I joined Maharishi while still in college and I worked with all aspects of fabric and trim development, sourcing, design, and sketching, making collection samples and handling production in India. Developed innovative fabrics and trim concepts directly with premium fabric mills and suppliers. Maharishi sponsored my graduation show at Central Saint Martins College Art and Design in1998.

MASSIMO OSTI
Bologna - Assistant designer
1996-1997

Massimo Osti was creator of iconic brands CP Company and Stone Island. I was able to learn from Osti’s creative design methods, using vintage garments for inspiration. Working with Massimo’s team and his incredible fabric knowledge and understanding of military and work-wear garments, skills which has influenced my design and guided my career ever since.

Education
Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London
1994-98

Bachelor of Arts - With First Class Honours
Fashion Design with Marketing
Final collection was selected for Central Saint Martin’s graduate degree show of 1998.