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[+] Scandinavian minimalism with bohemian ease. By Malene Birger Maja Dixdotter knew she’d soon follow in her sister Ellen’s footsteps when she joined Danish womenswear brand By Malene Birger as its CEO in 2020. After all: Maja, who grew up in Sweden, had always been drawn to fashion.
“Since I was very young, I really like the brand,” recalls Maja of her first By Malene Birger purchase. “She [Malene] was very good at showing her world in her clothes, and the piece I bought by her I kept for many, many years.” By Malene Birger MIKE KARLSSON LUNDGREN Today, as the brand’s creative director, Maja builds upon the aesthetic By Malene Birger has been renowned for since 2003—picture neutral, minimalist, and highly wearable pieces channeling a bohemian spirit—with even more comfort, interesting textiles, and the ability to layer with ease.
Unlike many of her peers, Maja designs with a complete look in mind: “I prefer to create a full wardrobe every season, so you can mix and match.” The Sirrena leather coat ($3,300) is one of Maja Dixdotter's favorite By Malene Birger pieces. By Malene Birger Despite living in Copenhagen for only four years, Maja’s quickly settled into Copenhagen’s easygoing way of life.
“The city is very free and laid-back,” she says. “It’s reflected in how people look, behave, and even work.” And though the capital of Denmark is a lovely destination to visit all year long, Maja suggests planning a vacation in spring or the beginning of fall, when “the vibe is most electric.
” Below, Maja reveals here favorite restaurants, boutiques, and places to shop in Copenhagen. Best Casual Restaurant in Copenhagen Mangia in Copenhagen Mangia function loadConnatixScript(document) { if (!window.cnxel) { window.
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And the food is lovely.” She stands by all of the housemade pastas, especially the spinach- and ricotta-filled tortelli with butter and sage sauce. MORE FOR YOU ‘Don’t Get Left Behind’—Crypto Suddenly Braced For A ‘Game-Changing’ Trump Bombshell After Wild Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana And XRP Price Swings ‘Inside Out 2’ Gets Digital Streaming Premiere Date Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, August 8th Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Copenhagen Copenhagen's Esmée Esmée Located in Copenhagen’s biggest square Kongens Nytorv, Esmée is a bustling Nordic-French brasserie helmed by Hotel D'Angleterre’s former head chef Andreas Bagh.
Though the venue becomes electric during evenings, Maya says it’s equally wonderful (and quieter) for lunch. She also likes hanging out in the “super cute little backyard.” In terms of what to order? Try anything cooked in the restaurant’s rotisserie.
Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Copenhagen Et Cetera Copenhagen specializes in Asian-Swedish snacks such as Jian Dui, fried dough filled with ...
[+] red bean paste infused with cinnamon and star anise. Et Cetera While practicality is one reason Maja supports Italo Caffé —“it’s very close to where I live”— it’s the quality-casual Italian fare that keeps her coming back. She’s partial to the “oily focaccia” and Prosciutto cotto sandwich stuffed with dijonnaise, pecorino, and pickled cucumbers for a late breakfast or lunch.
Despite the address of Et Cetera in super-hip Nørrebro not being super-central, Maja loves supporting the small, but stylish nook started by an old college friend and her husband. As for the food, expect an enticing mix of Asian and Swedish flavors. Maja’s favorite snack here is Jian Dui, a deep-fried dough filled with red bean paste infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and star anise.
She says all the noodle dishes are “crazy good,” too. Best Bar in Copenhagen Copenhagen's Beau Marché Beau Marché Maja loves the under-the-radar feel of Beau Marché , an impossibly charming home design shop and wine bar that’ll instantly transport you to Paris. “You have to know it’s there to find it,” she explains.
“It has a very local feel.” It’s also one of those rare city spots that suits all sorts of occasions, from a simple but hearty breakfast to an al fresco glass of wine. Best Shopping in Copenhagen Tage Andersen in Copenhagen Tage Andersen Danish artist and floral designer Tage Andersen has worked in Copenhagen since 1967.
To this day, he continues to create magic in his dreamy, gallery-like space in Old Town filled with plants, hand-crafted furniture and vases in “amazing shapes,” and live birds. While there’s a modest entrance fee, it’s absolutely worth paying for first-time visitors. Griegst in Copenhagen Griegst If you’re seeking truly unique jewelry to add to your collection, Maja recommends shopping at Griegst , a Danish brand that was started by Arje Griegst back in 1963.
“Everything in the shop is very curated and super organic,” she says. “And the designer works with gold as if it was another material.” Maja also is a fan of Griegst’s “beautiful cutlery.
” And for a sunning mix of contemporary furniture, antique pieces, and rare perfumes, Maja favors Hvornrum ..
