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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 1:18 pm

Denmark to New York, the compelling story of Skagen Denmark

In the spring of 1986, Henrik and Charlotte Kjølby Jorstad sat next to them on a business dinner and ended up falling deeply in love. Shortly thereafter, the Carlsberg brewery, then Henrik employer sent him to Manhattan to manage their American sales of installation. Later, Charlotte flew to join Henrik in New York and the couple married the following year.

A Danish contact Henrik sent some examples of its present watch company to determine if the couple could establish a market for them in America. They advanced to design their own uniquely designed watches, and soon discovered that buyers liked their design, but said the couple who must sell watches under the brand rather than offering the flag with company logo.
In response to the couple ordered 800 watches in four stylish designs under the name of Skagen Denmark. Skagen coule The set up as result of a particular zeal for the design and firm conviction that had a knack for knowing what people want - specifically, beautifully designed objects high quality Scandinavian style, at a reasonable price.
The first batch of Skagen watches soon exhausted, did another load, and for the following year, Henrik and Charlotte designed thirty new models. Charlotte had a chance meeting with a manager of a giant of a large mail order company, the buyer had the opportunity and stressed the Women's Skagen watches in the back of the one-off edition Fathers' Day. The total volume sold and the couple suddenly had total sales of U.S. $ 800,000, while continues to work outside their apartment.

Jump to 1995 and took Bloomingdales store watches Skagen, Denmark, on a trial. It sold in one day. In 1998, Skagen Mag Inc. are models and among the 250 fastest growing companies in the U.S. personnel. The turnover had increased by 1200% in five years. A new office was opened in Denmark at the line to the European distribution and 80 shops in Denmark began selling watches.

In 1996, the company Skagen Denmark had increased to nearly 100 employees and the brand started selling its products in the United Kingdom, followed by Germany and the Netherlands in 2k year. 2000. The company has gone from strength to strength since then and is now a massive concern with 160 staff and distribution in over 60 international markets. The brand currently offers more than 250 designs of watches sold in over 5000 stores worldwide.

In the northernmost peninsula of Denmark, where North Sea and Baltic fusion can be found the town of Skagen, with its beautiful white sand beaches that offers the cessation of the hustle and bustle of modern life. Countless artists, not surprisingly, have been making their way here from the 1890s to capture the dialing virgin beauty of the sea and sand, illuminated by the unique qualities of natural light found in this region. This is where natural purity and sweetness of Danish design found their unique qualities. This small village next to the sea remains the foundation of all products from Skagen Denmark.

All about the Skagen Designs challenges standard watch market trends. Skagen and supply a design philosophy that remains authentic dedicated to the campaign's founders' original vision after year.
You will not find large, bold, designs under the name of Skagen. Instead you are clean, elegant designs, craftsmanship and technical perfection. This ends his signature ultra-slim watch with a fine steel mesh bands Chrome, swish yet classic designs and subtle colors and styles of inspiration at the forefront of contemporary culture. Skagen mission is to provide a look and the feeling of luxury at an affordable price ..

About the Author

I'm a jewelry maker with particular interests in the watch market.
More information on Skagen Designs at http://www.skagenwomenswatches.com

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