■ Table of contents

02 INTRO

08 EDITOR"S LETTER

12 IMPRESSIONS
Multilayered assessments on the city of Copenhagen by a host of media outlets

16 DIVE INTO THE CITY
Core values and sociocultural legacies that give an insight into Copenhagen today

28 INTERVIEW: CLAUS MEYER
Claus Meyer, entrepreneur and chef, talks about today’s culinary scene in Copenhagen

34 CREATIVE DINING
The distinctive originality and philosophy of Copenhagen’s dining

46 FOOD INNOVATORS
Food labs and companies breaking new ground for the future of food

54 THE ART OF HYGGE
La Banchina, an on-trend location that epitomizes hygge of the Danes, who find happiness in daily life

58 A DAY OF GOURMET
Gems where brunch, coffee, and natural wine can be savored

66 INTERVIEW: CECILIE THORSMARK
Cecilie Thorsmark talks about the role of Copenhagen Fashion Week as a platform

72 WOMEN FOR WOMEN
Women fashion designers that give voice to all women

84 THE SCANDI INFLUENCERS
Fashion influencers committed to spreading healthy, positive life attitudes

90 THE AUTHENTIC TASTE
Fashion select shops and beauty brands loved by Copenhageners

98 INTERVIEW: THOMAS LYKKE & ANNE-MARIE BUEMANN
Thomas Lykke and Anne-Marie Buemann, cofounders of OEO Studio, talk about the quintessence of Danish design

104 HOME
The potential and aesthetic of the Danish home

112 Design-Driven VENTURES
Brand stories of Kvadrat and Vipp, Danish design companies that refuse to dwell on past legacies

120 CREATIVE FORCES
Brands that serve as both a platform and a creative hub based on a sense of community

132 DANISH SPIRIT
Expat Danes disseminate the Danish spirit and culture

140 DESIGN ICONS
Iconic designers and classic brands that have sustained the “Danish modern” look

144 THE WEEKENDERS
The natural landscapes that immerse Copenhageners in musings and relaxation

152 INTERVIEW: SIMON CASPERSEN
Simon Caspersen, cofounder and communications director of Space10, talks about creating an ideal city

158 URBAN PLANNING
The history of Copenhagen’s urban planning

162 SMART CITY
Copenhagen Solutions Lab focuses on collaboration, citizenship, data, and experimentation

166 BIG PICTURES
How Copenhagen-born architect Bjarke Ingels and his team transformed the landscape of the city

180 DANISH CULTURE CODE
Figures that offer a better understanding of Danish culture

183 OUTRO