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A J O U R N A L O F E C C O A N D S CA N D I N AV I A N C U LT U R E 1
TO UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON,
There is something about shoes, as the most personal of our human vehicles, that is essential to who we are and how we feel.
WALK A MILE
As shoemakers, we think almost as much about life as we do about shoes. Which is why we've been combining photos of shoes with thoughts, observations and interviews to share what's on our mind and in our lives here at ECCO.
IN THEIR
Inside this issue, you'll find interviews with our designers, along with a piece on Claus Meyer, the maverick behind The New Nordic Cuisine movement. We show you around our beautiful campus in Tønder, including our new ECCO Conference hotel. We'll tell you why
SHOES
we like Iceland so much and touch on many other topics, from our favourite Danish bicycle maker to trail running tips from our outdoor division.
We think the more you know about us at ECCO, the more we share about our lives; maybe the more you'll enjoy our shoes.
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Welcome to our world.
We’re passionate about what we do and we’re curious about the work of others. For us, this magazine is a chance to observe, explore and share. We hope it’s as enjoyable for you to read as it was for us to create.
R O L L I N G F I E L D S , FA R M ANIMALS, WIND TURBINES A N D A G I A N T F O O T. WELCOME TO THE ECCO CAMPUS IN TØNDER.
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BYE BYE COMPROMISE
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LEATHER GOODS BY DESIGN
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SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNED BAGS
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RETRO FOCUS
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IN & OUT
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THE MIND OF BJARNE
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FROM COW TO SHOE
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HYGGE
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LEATHER GOODS
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THE ECCO CAMPUS
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AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
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ECCO ULTERRA
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TRAIL RUN 101
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TURN UP THE FUN
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SCANDINAVIAN FAVOURITES
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THE CRAFT OF RASMUS GJESING
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CLAUS MEYER AND NORDIC CUISINE
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IN RETROSPECT
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WHERE TO FIND US
To learn more about ECCO check out ecco.com
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BYE BYE COMPROMISE
e y e B by compromise
Our Sculptured and Dress Comfort Collections combine stunning fashion with advanced comfort technology, so women can look and feel wonderful. All day. Every day.
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I n f o r m e d by f a s h i o n . I n s p i r e d by l i f e . The ECCO Dress Comfort Collection
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Offices may have cubicles, but life does not. In one day, a woman might walk her child to school, commute to the office, rush across town for a meeting, slip out for a yoga class and so on. The possibilities are endless and often hectic. With a woman’s life in mind, we created our Dress Comfort Collection, so they can have one less thing on their minds (uncomfortable shoes). We took our most advanced comfort technology and created a range of beautiful, walkable shoes for all times and places. For work and leisure and everything that happens in between.
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LEATHER GOODS
Jonas Olsson is a Scandinavian-bor n
Can you tell us about ECCO’s perspective on leather
designer dedicated to strengthening and
design? What makes ECCO’s design approach and/or
further developing the design language as
process different? The biggest difference is that we develop our own
a lead designer of ECCO Leather Goods.
leathers and produce them in our own tanneries. This
Having discovered his passion through
allows us to start the design process together with the
painting graffiti, his greatest inspirations
leather designers and develop specific leathers for
come from museums, architecture, travel
the different bag ranges. It’s a huge advantage for a
and meeting people. Educated at the
designer like myself!
Nordic Design School, Jonas has a solid How is this expressed in the AW14 collection? Can you
background in patter n making and sewing
describe the collection for us?
and has designed accessor y collections for
To describe the total look of the collection in just
several notable Scandinavian brands.
a few quick words, I would say: Scandinavian, smart, minimalistic.
Leather Goods by Design M E E T
J O N A S
O L S S O N
Some of the bags look nice and clean as a first
In what ways does the Leather Goods Collection relate
impression, but when you take the bag in your hands
to the ECCO Sculptured Shoe Collection?
and look closer you can see all the smart, small details,
They relate in three very important ways: in simplicity, in
like the adjustability of straps, the well-organised inner
shapes and in leathers.
compartments, and the pockets. Can you talk about your hardware choices? The choice of the hardware is very minimalistic. We are The ECCO Sculptured Bag Collection looks pretty
working with a very characteristic dark finishing on the
remarkable; can you tell us about it?
metal hardware called Matt Gun finish that creates a
Here I have played with shapes that change when you
really nice look together with the smooth leather.
carry the bags. When the hobo bag is empty and you lay it on the table, it will be totally flat and rectangular, like an
In just a few words, how would you describe the ECCO
A3 paper, but when you pack it and carry it, it will have
Sculptured Collection?
a more pyramid-like shape, which is really nice. It’s about
Scandinavian. Smart. Minimalistic… Less is more!
versatility and having the bag work for your everyday. Having it look good, no matter what you put in it.
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LEATHER GOODS
S CA N D I N AV I A N DESIGNED
BAGS
We believe that form follows function. For us, style
Our design process begins with the leather
does not come from decoration, but from purposeful
itself and extends to every detail. From the
elements. Texture, shape, colour, structure, and a
placement of a pocket, to the way a strap
design’s capacity to express the individual.
feels over your shoulder, to the perfect clasp. Like our ECCO Dress Comfort Shoe
We use exceptional materials crafted for enduring
Collection, this collection has your busy life
function. We believe simplicity is not just a design
in mind. The perfect bag for every occasion
principle, but also a user benefit. Our Dress Comfort
when you are on the go.
bags are organised to make the complications of life simpler and more relaxed.
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CA S UA L c a n l e a n p r o f e s s i o n a l . P R O F E S S I O N A L c a n l e a n c a s u a l . In the moder n wor ld, there are NO LONGER LIMITS to the fashion of wor k.
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IN & OUT
“ T O DAY, F O R M A L I S A CHOICE, NOT A RULE. IT’S A N O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R M E N TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF THEIR FA S H I O N GA M E .” S e a n Ti n d a l e , Leader Brand & Campaign Development
We see the formal category as a place to celebrate tradition and to reinterpret it with a fresh perspective. Our collection mixes classic forms with new approaches to texture, colour and materials. The feel of every shoe is light and athletic, designed to put you at ease and maximise your freedom of movement.
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W E L C O M E T O 2 014 . N O R U L E S N E C E S S A R Y. A man no longer has to wear a tie, a suit, a hat or wingtips. With freedom comes style. More than ever, there are more opportunities for men to express taste, mood and attitude.
A NEW DEFINITION OF THE SOLE. The job of the sole used to be purely functional — to blend in, to work and not be seen. At ECCO, we celebrate the sole’s form as well as its function. It is a design and style opportunity.
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THE MIND OF BJARNE
ECCO designer, Bjar ne, always had an interest in creative things. From his early days as a carpenter, where he discovered a joy for working with his hands, to his short career as an inter ior designer, where he developed an eye for beauty and aesthetics, Bjar ne is always growing and evolving as a creative thinker.
And it was Bjar ne’s strengths and excitement as a designer that brought him to ECCO, where he’s been for nearly 20 years, working on both Casual and For mal shoes, spending the last 10 years supporting the BJARNE, ECCO Designer
Men’s Division.
quality wood in the ’30s & ’40s, instead of simply What role do you think design plays in
veneered like today.
people’s lives today? “Design is basically everywhere nowadays
Asked about what influences him, Bjarne explained
and has become more and more important
that, “Nowadays, you can research and find a lot
for people. Everything is of course somehow
on the Internet, but being out and seeing it live
designed. However, I feel that the word
and in 3D is much more important and impactful.
design has maybe been used too much. So,
Basically, everything can be an inspiration. Sitting
if somebody asks me what I do for a living,
in a café watching people walk by, good music or
I reply that I work in the ‘development
interesting (music) videos.”
department’ at ECCO.” Bjarne joined the Open Circle (ECCO Leather) at the Bread & Butter Fair this past January and has worked together with other designers and artists: an Italian hat designer, a Japanese tattoo artist and a Portuguese shoe designer. “This was particularly interesting and inspiring,” Bjarne notes. If you could design a stage set for any band, who would it be? “The Danish band Volbeat. They are Elvis and rock’n’roll inspired with a hint of heavy metal. Although I’m not into heavy metal, I like them a lot and think it would be cool to design a
REBEL. A R T I S T.
CONNOISSEUR. SHOE
DESIGNER.
A MEETING WITH THE MIND OF BJARNE
stage for them.”
In addition to his love of music and interior design, Bjarne paints pictures, creates wall decoration, crafts
What’s your favourite ECCO shoe from this season's
tables and even bicycles. He is especially fascinated
collection?
and inspired by old school, retro and really good quality items. For example, furniture that was made from good
“I like the ECCO Collin styles a lot. They are very versatile, young and casual.”
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FROM COW TO SHOE
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S T E P 1 D E S I G N Ta k i n g i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m n a t u r e , a r t , t e c h n o l o g y , f a s h i o n , s t r e e t c u l t u r e a n d o u r own daily lives, we discuss concepts and create designs.
S T E P 2 L E AT H E R We c r a f t t h e l e a t h e r
in one of our ECCO tanneries, choosing the texture, weight and colour that fulfill the designer 's vision.
STEP 3 SOLE + UPPER CONSTRUCTION Using highly anatomical lasts, we begin the process
o f c r a f t i n g t h e s o l e a n d u p p e r. S T E P 4 U P P E R C O M P O N E N T C U T T I N G H e r e w e c u t t h e l e a t h e r ( o r other material) in the shapes that will bring the designer’s vision to life. STEP 5 STITCHING The l e a t h e r o r t e x t i l e i s s t i t c h e d c r e a t i n g t h e c o m p l e t e d u p p e r. S T E P 6 D I R E C T I N J E C T I O N T h e f o o t b e d and sole are created and directly bonded to the upper (as opposed to traditional shoemaking in which the sole is glued to the upper). This method makes our shoes last longer than traditional s h o e s . I t a l s o m a k e s t h e m l i g h t e r, m o r e f l e x i b l e a n d b e t t e r f i t t i n g .
STEP 7 FINISHING ECCO
s h o e m a k e r s i n E C C O f a c t o r i e s c o m p l e t e e a c h s h o e b y h a n d , a d d i n g c o l o u r, s t i t c h i n g o r a n y o t h e r finishing touches. STEP 8 QUALITY CONTROL Shoes are subjected to an array of checks and tests t o e n s u r e p e r f o r m a n c e , d u r a b i l i t y a n d q u a l i t y.
F R O M O U R H A N D S T O YO U R F E E T B y t h e t i m e
the shoe reaches its customer it will have been touched by the hands of 210 ECCO shoemakers.
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HYGGE
Some non-Danes confuse ‘hygge’ to mean the superficial contentment brought on by things like drinking warm chocolate drinks around a few flickering tea lights. But, on the contrary, ‘hygge’ is really about kinship. It’s about the pleasant acknowledgment of our shared human experience, which can effortlessly bond the likes of hardened sportsmen and genteel grandmothers with ease. The chocolate’s just an added bonus.
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F O R
O C CA S I O N
Made with beautiful handcrafted hardware, our accessories are an opportunity for us to focus on every detail of our work, with functionality and ease at the forefront of our design. ECCO wallets are high-end works of craftsmanship with every detail considered and perfected. ECCO belts are celebrations of leather and carefully selected metal hardware. If you’re looking for a leather accessory to match your life, rest assured we have the perfect solution for you.
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W E L C O M E T H E
E C C O
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ECCO Hotel photography by Adam MØrk
C A M P U S
IF YOU'RE EVER IN SOUTH JUTLAND, PLEASE DROP BY!
In the marshlands of Tønder, near the Wadden Sea, guarded by our herd of ferocious Shetland ponies and marked by a giant foot-shaped sculpture, you will find our headquarters. Here, we have everything we could want (this is important, since the nearest large city, Copenhagen, is 318 kms. away). From an indoor driving range to solar panels to our own Scandinavian
designed conference centre and hotel featuring a mix of beautiful woodwork, finished concrete and leather elements created by our own craftspeople. We are well equipped to find creative inspiration, host friends and enjoy nature.
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1 Home to Denmark’s largest bronze statue – it’s a foot, naturally. And probably the only statue in the world that is protected by ponies!
8 2 Our very own street… Don’t worry though; anyone can use it if they like.
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8 Our state-of-the-art hotel and meeting facility (yes, we have our own
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4 9 At ECCO, we care about the Earth as much as we care about the foot. Our solar panels help us to remain as sustainable as possible.
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W H Y W E L OV E TO TA K E O U R S H O E S TO I C E L A N D Denmark is a beautiful country and an excellent place to hike, paddle and explore the outdoors. But we do not have mountains. In fact, we barely have hills. Luckily we are only one short flight away from Iceland. With its dramatic geothermal landscape, volcanoes and glaciers, it’s one big playground for us. Its terrain is, in varying degrees, steep, wet, sharp, rugged, icy and wonderfully challenging. If a boot or a shoe can function flawlessly here, it can thrive anywhere.
I C E L A N D I C F A C T S ( T O S H A R E A T PA R T I E S ) - Icelanders go midnight golfing (during the 24 hour midnight sun period). - It’s the only place they make Brennivín, a very strong tasting liquor made from potatoes and caraway seeds. - There are 20 active volcanoes, providing a major energy source and occasional danger. - Population is 300,000 – slightly over half the number of people who live in Copenhagen. - In 2010, erupting ash from Eyjafjallajökull halted European flights for days.
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ECCO ULTERRA
F E AT U R I N G
ECCO ULTERRA Rugged and extremely lightweight, the ECCO ULTERRA is for year-round adventuring to pretty much any destination, from mountain base camps to up-and-coming urban neighbourhoods. Featuring yak leather uppers and high-traction outsoles, it’s an excellent boot for everywhere on earth.
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RUNNING TIPS
TRAIL RUN 101
START SLOW AND SHORT Trail running is a lot more challenging than your average run on a road or treadmill. Build your endurance by making sure you give your body enough time for the more intense trail runs by starting with shorter runs/slower runs.
BUDDY UP It’s safer and much more fun to run in a team. Just make sure you find a running partner with equal ability before you hit the trails.
STAY HYDRATED Make sure you bring enough water to drink for your exhausting adventures. A camelpak may be the easiest solution to provide enough hydration during extended trail runs.
KEEP A STRAIGHT POSTURE Running uphill can result in a posture that leans forward. This is far from ideal. Leave your lungs enough space to operate by staying upright!
DON’T GET LOST IN THE ADVENTURE When running in the wild, GPS may be a really good idea. Make sure you always keep track of where you’re headed.
CHOOSE CLOTHING THAT LETS YOU MOVE FREELY You will use your arms more to propel and level yourself when running on
LIGHT UP
uneven terrains. Make sure your clothing
You need to see where you
doesn’t restrict those essential movements!
are heading – or you will undoubtedly trip and put yourself in danger of injury. We have incredibly long and dark winters in Scandinavia – trust us,
COME PREPARED (RAIN, DROP
a headlamp is a very good idea.
IT’S AN UPHILL BATTLE There is nothing better than running uphill for an intensive work out. Make sure you spice up your training with the occasional uphill sprint once you are used to trail running.
IN TEMPERATURE) When you’re out in nature, always plan for the unexpected,
DON’T SETTLE FOR EASY
especially on longer runs. Make sure you
Once you are comfortable – up the
bring a small wind/waterproof jacket
difficulty level. Challenge yourself
to prepare for rain or a sudden drop in
by selecting challenging terrains, increasing the
temperature.
speed – or try the uphill battle tip.
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TURN UP THE FUN Blissful comfort, diverse styles and action-friendly features make this collection a pleasure to wear. Featuring innovations like our warm, aluminum-integrated inlay soles and lightweight direct-injected construction, these shoes invite young people to live actively and spontaneously.
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Bright. Colourful. Fun. We take shoe making seriously. But we do like to keep it light-hearted when it comes to photo shoots.
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XPEDITION KIDS For the adventurous kid Warm and waterproof Breathable and flexible
TURN UP THE FUN
WHY ARE ECCO SHOES SO GOOD FOR YOUR CHILD’S FEET?
Shoes that enable feet to move naturally are good for everyone, but especially for children. Not only are kids’ feet growing, they're also ‘learning’ – learning how to respond to the ground, how to walk efficiently and how to move athletically. ECCO kids shoes integrate a range of features that help young feet become ‘movement-literate’. Our Freedom-Fit design fits snug in the heel and roomy in the forefoot, allowing the toes to move freely. Breathable materials combined with aluminum-integrated inlay soles keep feet cool during activity and warm in cold weather. Shockabsorbing materials and grippy, multi-traction outsoles enhance comfort and help prevent injury. Lightweight construction and flexibility help our shoes move like extensions of the foot.
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A S T H E S E
S C A N D I N A V I A N S , A R E
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2 Nordic Cuisine Fresh. Local. Healthy. Flavourful. Nordic cuisine is inspired by regional foods and guided by simplicity.
3 Ar ne Jacobsen, Fr itz Hansen Functionalism. Design based on purpose. A refreshingly simple, yet bold, idea that’s at the core of Scandinavian design culture.
4 W i n d Pow e r Tu r b i n e s Harnessing the full potential of the world around us by designing with nature in mind.
5 B&O Play by
1 Rosendahl Copenhagen
Bang & Olufsen
Smart, elegant design that’s as effortless as it is practical. A staple of Scandinavian design
Photography by Anders
BeoPlay H6.
Schønnemann
Innovation based on observation. Scandinavian design works with,
values, creating beauty out
not against, life’s natural rhythm to
of function.
obtain the best results.
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T H E
H A N D C R A F T E D W O R L D
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THE CRAFT OF RASMUS GJESING
“I also look up to many designers, including Michael Maharam, whose company produces textiles that have an amazingly exclusive expression; and Paul Smith, for the wonderful little details he puts into his clothing (like a surprisingly colourful lining inside an otherwise discreet suit.) I love to give customers the delightful surprise of finding these extra little details.”
I like to say that if you have a pretty Christmas tree, you don’t need to decorate it. But if you have an ugly Christmas tree, you can decorate it as much as you want but it will still be ugly.” Cykelmageren operates with the understanding that we all live in the same world, and that every small effort towards sustainability is a big help.
R a s m u s G j e s i n g , C y ke l m a g e r e n Fo u n d e r
Bikes are a fantastic means of transportation, and the production needs only minimal energy compared to
All of Cykelmageren bikes start the same way: with
its function.
pencil and paper, and Rasmus’ pure imagination. From Rasmus’ sketch, pipes are cut and adapted,
Asked about what inspires his bike designs,
then soldered (or sometimes welded) together. Finally,
Rasmus remarked:
connectors and components are mounted, the bike is sandblasted and everything is painted. From a dream to a reality, ready to ride.
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Founded in 1994 by Rasmus Gjesing, Cykelmageren
soon began building bicycles of his own design. He
began as a quaint workshop in Nørrebro, Copenhagen,
wanted to break new ground by providing unique quality
a city with a strong history of supporting bike culture with
products. And this has been the basic foundation that the
progressive city planning and infrastructure.
company’s concept is built on.
Rasmus created Cykelmageren in the face of the time’s
“Simplicity is the keyword!
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overwhelming purchase-and-throw away culture, Cykelmageren designs and builds all of their frames
inspired by his training as a bicycle mechanic in the
For me, this means that things should simply look good and
1980s – when cycle building was considered a craft with
not be over decorated. If you have to add unnecessary
As a child, Rasmus learned from his father that
in their store in Kongensgade. All of the parts of
a quest for sustainability.
bits and pieces like stripes or weird shapes that don’t make
he should experiment and try things out and he
Cykelmageren prototypes are produced in either his
sense or have any specific function, I think it’s because one
consequently learned that he shouldn’t settle for the first
blacksmith’s workshop just north of Copenhagen, or
In its beginnings, Cykelmageren focused mostly on
has not created a product that is good enough to stand
and easiest thing. He found out he could actually make
in a sheltered workshop in Copenhagen itself. Again,
repairing and refurbishing bicycles, however, Rasmus
out on its own.
his own toys exactly how he thought they should be,
a process created with an emphasis on sustainability,
instead of accepting what he could buy in a toyshop.
and taking advantage of local producers.
And this early lesson has informed his adult life.
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HOW CL AUS MEYER IS USING NORDIC CUISINE To make the world a healthier, fairer, more delicious place. A generation ago, if you were growing up in Denmark, vegetables typically came from cans and meat from tins. Today, our country has become a beacon for an approach to food based on freshness and regionalism. This evolution has been led by Claus Meyer.
Photogra ph by Ander s S chønnemann
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Photogra ph by Thomas Grøndahl
As the leading champion of The New Nordic
accessible outside the walls of high-end
Cuisine movement and co-founder of Noma
restaurants. He leads a program to train
(named “The Best Restaurant In The World”
inmates in Danish jails to cook to the level of
three years running) — Meyer advocates for
the world's highest-rated restaurants. And his
a creative approach to food that relies on
Melting Pot Foundation uses culinary culture
pure, fresh, local ingredients, a respect for
to offer opportunities to disadvantaged
nature and a love of “terroir”. For Meyer, the
children and adults around the world. Meyer
ideal dish is pleasurable, healthy,
sees food as a way to give individuals the
interesting — and rooted to the local region
skills to lead more empowered lives, but that’s
and season of the year. A typical Meyer’s
only part of his motivation. He also shows us
dish relies on items foraged by the chef
how cuisine can help guide human beings
earlier in the same day.
back to being in touch with the natural world.
Inspired by nature and guided by simplicity,
As Scandinavian designers ourselves,
Meyer’s approach to food epitomizes the
Meyers inspires us to see the full impact and
values of Scandinavian design, including the
possibilities of our own work. He reminds us of
idea that it’s not just for the wealthy. Meyer
the importance of having “the capacity to
has always strived to make his culinary world
surprise your most demanding followers [and] to be passionate about what you are doing.”
To learn more visit the websites below: twitter.com/ClausMeyerDK clausmeyer.dk/en/ tedxcopenhagen.dk/talk/unfolding-the-potential-of-indigenous-food-cultures/
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IN RETROSPECT
ECCO’S CHIEF DESIGNER LOOKS BACK AT
T H E E A R LY DAYS O F E CC O A DS
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WHERE TO FIND US
ECCO products are sold in more than 80 countries.
We are a family-owned company that insists on owning our own factories. We consider ourselves a global family, with ECCO shoemakers and ECCO customers in all corners of the world.
EAP
EMEA
Gibraltar
Qatar
Australia
Afghanistan
Guernsey
South Africa
China
Andorra
Hungary
Romania
Hong Kong
Armenia
Iceland
Russia
Indonesia
Austria
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Azerbaijan
Iraq
Serbia
Korea
Bahrain
Ireland
Slovakia
Macau
Belarus
Israel
Slovenia
Malaysia
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Mongolia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Jersey
Sweden
New Zealand
Bulgaria
Jordan
Switzerland
Philippines
Croatia
Kazakhstan
Turkey
Singapore
Cyprus
Kuwait
UK
Taiwan
Czech Republic
Kyrgyzstan
Ukraine
Thailand
Denmark
Latvia
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Dubai
Lichtenstein
Egypt
Lithuania
EAM
Estonia
Luxembourg
Canada
Faroe Islands
Malta
Curaรงao
Finland
Moldova
USA
France
Netherlands
Georgia
Norway
Germany
Oman
Greece
Poland
Greenland
Portugal
A special thanks to our Scandinavian friends:
Rosendahl Copenhagen Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
ecco.com
Claus Meyer Bang & Olufsen Rasmus Gjesing, Cykelmageren
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