What are the best luxury brands and products should you buy that are available only in Scandinavia? What are the things you can only buy in Scandinavia, anyway? We turned to our ace correspondent and resident expert Jillian Tangen for answers. Here’s our shopping guide to exclusive products from the Scandinavian countries – specifically, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland – that you can’t get anywhere else.
What are the best luxury brands and products you can buy only in Scandinavia?
If you can’t tell already from our recent trips to Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Reykjavik, we’re fans of Scandinavia. From their cool girl clothing brands to their eye candy filled fashion weeks to their delicious dining destinations – what’s not to love?
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Sadly though, it appears that we won’t be able to get our Nordic travel fix on anytime soon. And though it’s difficult, it’s okay with us. The safety and health of everyone around the world is the most important thing right now. So while we love to travel, it’s time to stay home and hunker down for a bit.
What are the best luxury brands you can buy only in Scandinavia?
To pass the time so far, we’ve thrown ourselves headfirst into enjoying some much needed Danish and Norwegian style hygge, including things like quality time with family, catching up on a little reading and even indulging in some Nordic Easter crime solving too.
Also on our list? Online shopping for some of our favorite sleek and minimalist Scandinavian brands to help us scratch our wanderlust itch between now and the chance to start travelling again.
So what are we coveting right now from the land of the Northern lights? Here are our top twelve picks, including everything from fashion to beauty to housewares, to help you bring a little Scandinavian style stateside without ever having to leave your couch.
the best in luxury Scandinavian online shopping right now
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It doesn’t get any more Scandi chic than this baby blue soft cotton and linen blend suit set from Swedish brand Dagmar.
Dagmar Mindy Linen Trousers ($309) and Charlotte Blazer ($499).
2.
We’re wild about these versatile flats from Danish brand Ivylee.
Ivylee Dea Zebra Flats ($208).
3.
Swedish brand Mumbai Stockholm only uses conflict-free diamonds for the creation of their unique and often unexpected designs.
Mumbai Stockholm Brigitte Ring ($3,500).
4.
Scandinavia’s social media stars have been toting Swedish brand Little Liffner’s sculptural tote all over Instagram for months.
Little Liffner Tulip Tote ($540).
5.
Make your hair as icy as Elsa’s with this cult favorite shampoo from Sachajuan.
Sachajuan Silver Shampoo ($29).
6.
Nothing is more essential to hygge than a good candle, like this one from Skandinavisk.
Skandinavisk Fjord Candle ($35).
7.
Visit any home in the Nordics for fika (afternoon coffee) and you will find a birchwood tray filled with buns and sweet treats, like this one from Svenskt Tenn.
Svenskt Tenn Teheran Tray ($130).
8.
With so many different pop culture icons in this fun and colorful collection from Lucie Kaas, it’s hard to choose a favorite – though we are partial to Georgia O’Keeffe.
Lucie Kaas Kokeshi Dolls ($40).
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Norwegian watercolor artist Elise Stalder’s Time for Silence art print perfectly captures the quiet beauty of Nordic nature.
Elise Stalder Time for Silence Print ($60).
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All that reading and cozying up requires a good chair, am I right? While Danish designs tend to hog the spotlight, we’re partial to this Norwegian icon from Scandia.
Scandia Senior Chair ($1,800).
11.
This salt from Haupt Lakris pairs well with whiskey. Need we say more?
Haupt Lakris Salt ($10).
12.
Family dinner is an essential part of hygge and there is no better time than now to freshen up your pan collection.
The best brands and products only in Scandinavia: Eva Solo Nordic Kitchen Sauce Pan ($135).
luxury brands and products you can buy only in Scandinavia
There you have it, our top twelve product picks to help shed a little (northern) light on an otherwise challenging time. Stay safe and healthy, dear reader.
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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