Meet The Designer: Denise Christensen

My love of fashion probably goes back to my grandfather – he loved it. He would take my sister and I to all the big department stores in Copenhagen to look at the new collections every season, so I was surrounded by vibrant colours, prints and fabrics – all of which was very inspiring. Then, at 14, I did an internship with a fashion photographer. They were shooting the supermodel of the year campaign, and the unveiling took place at a big concert hall in Copenhagen. All the top Danish models were there. I remember dressing up in my best outfit and feeling like a million dollars surrounded by all those fashionable people.

My own journey in fashion started in the textile department of a large store. After many years of hard work, I became CEO for the multiband retailer, Birger Christensen Collective, where I was responsible for buying brands such as Dior, Celine and Valentino. It was here I seized the opportunity to reincarnate the craftsmanship and heritage of the house and start a new brand that focused on leather – which became REMAIN Birger Christensen.

The REMAIN woman’s look is understated but always with a cool fashion twist. Her taste is refined and elegant and she feels empowered when she’s wearing the brand. REMAIN’s aesthetic goes beyond the typical Scandi style by elevating the typical classic and minimalist influences. We’re all about the unexpected details, but it always comes back to less is more – it’s such a cliché but it works every time.