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Sweden wants police powers to frisk people wearing gang fashion

Stockholm - Sweden's government said Thursday that it wanted to establish zones where police could search people even if they are not suspected of specific crimes, with such decisions potentially based on fashion choices associated with gangs. The country has struggled with a surge in violence in recent years as rival gangs feud over control of...

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Jean-Benneth Tyrén joins Van Gils in Sweden

Van Gils is expanding in Sweden and as of November Jean-Benneth Tyrén will manage the iconic dutch lifestyle brand Van Gils in Sweden. Active in the fashion industry since 1990 with experience in several roles, Jean-Benneth Tyrén is now dedicated to growing the brand in Sweden as its’ new Brand Manager. Van Gils’ mission is to support men on...

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Uniqlo to make official uniforms for the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic teams

Japanese casual brand Uniqlo has announced it will be the official provider of uniforms to the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic Teams during the Summer Olympics of 2020 in Tokyo and the Winter Olympics of 2022 in Beijing, as well as associated competitions and activities. Not only will Swedish athletes get current Uniqlo items, a custom collection...

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Tiger of Sweden appoints Christoffer Lundman as Head of Creative & Design

London - Swedish tailoring brand Tiger of Sweden has appointed Christoffer Lundman as its new Head of Creative and Design. Set to take over the creative and design reins at Tiger of Sweden on June 1, Lundman is set to show his first collection for the brand for Autumn/Winter 2018. In his newly created role at Tiger of Sweden, Lundman will take...

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In Sweden, even the female clergy have their designer

In a small beige building in a leafy Stockholm suburb, Maria Sjodin bustles around her design studio putting the finishing touches on her sleek fashions for an unexpected clientele: female clergy. One of the pioneers in the industry, Sjodin creates sophisticated, tailored garments for women pastors and ministers that feature a discreet flair:...