The Best Danish Handbag Brands to Know

Danish handbag brands cover a number of styles, from minimalist and sleek to colorful and playful; perhaps most of all, they are functional, as any good handbag should be. Many are made of leather, while a number of brands have started using recycled materials.

From evening bags to crossbody bags to shoulder bags to briefcases and many more, Danish handbag brands offer every item you need when you’re on the go.

Here are the Danish handbag brands to know:

Nunoo

You’ve seen the silhouette: a long baguette with two large pockets on the front. Nunoo bags are cute, useful, and come in a range of sizes and colors. Of course they have more than one style, but the Helena bag with its horizontal style and many pockets is their icon. Count how many you see whilst out in Copenhagen; they’re usually slung across the backs of young, fashionable people on bikes!

HVISK

With their trend-driven silhouettes, playful colors, and charming patterns, HVISK has earned its place as one of the top fashion-forward Danish handbag brands. They make vegan bags, as well as pieces from recycled materials. Nervous about the quality of vegan materials? With HVISK, you don’t need to be; these bags look great and last.

Rains

Rains makes much more than bags, including their backpacks, their rain coats, and their puffer coats, but don’t let that distract you: their bags are very good. With a good selection of waterproof crossbody bags, weekend bags, and computer totes, Rains has pieces that look good while also holding up against inclement weather. The classic silhouettes blended with the playful range of colors makes it easy to find something that suits your style.

Mismo

Looking for the perfect unisex work or travel bag? Mismo has it, from backpacks to briefcases. Their pieces have a sense of understated luxury thanks to the clean lines, wonderful craftsmanship, and top quality materials. Their cotton canvas, in particular, is well known for being water-repellant and incredibly long-lasting.

Mismo’s classic bags suit a minimalist wardrobe and are an investment that will last, looking even better year after year.

Aesther Ekme

If you’re looking for Scandi minimalist and chic, it doesn’t get much better than Aesther Ekme. This brand, founded by Brazillian-Korean designer Stephane Park, is all about a subtle response to the time of the ‘it bag.’

The silhouettes are delicate and timeless, and the materials are impeccable. Though the bags are not trend-driven, they each have an element that is unexpected, making them feel fresh rather than too prim. These are the kinds of bags that people stop you on the street to ask about (no exaggeration!) and you’ll wear for a lifetime.

Silfen Studio

Launched by siblings Daniel and Celine, Silfen is all about colorful, playful bags that are made in sustainable materials. These are the kinds of bags that instantly brighten up your outfit, whether it’s a bright hue or a cheerful pattern.

DAY Et

If you’ve been in Denmark for any length of time, chances are that you’ve seen the iconic Gweneth Bag: a large shoulder bag made from soft textile such as nylon. It’s simple, stylish, and serves a number of purposes from computer bag to gym bag.

DAY Et also makes a huge range of other bags, from handbags to suitcases to toiletries bags. Their bags are functional, high-quality, and classic in terms of both silhouette and color.

Adax

In 1982, Eugen Silfen founded Adax from a Copenhagen basement. Traveling around the country selling his well-crafted leather bags, the brand became known for the quality and functionality that it still the cornerstone of the company today.

Decadent Copenhagen

Founded by Karina Mundt Holst in 2005, Decadent explains that they focus “on making classic trendy.” Their bags are high-quality, with a pebbled texture that adds a uniqueness to their pieces. These are bags that will last a lifetime and can be passed down; they’re timeless in silhouette, with the craftsmanship to match.

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