The Stockholm-based brand HOPE puts style before gender. The brand’s contemporary, exquisite-quality designs aim to inspire and emphasize individual style.
The Swedish brand encourages everyone to break boundaries of old fashion conventions. HOPE sees no limits in style and personality. It is passionate about diversity, creativity, and self expression.
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The collections of HOPE are progressive yet timeless. With a strong sense of design, the expertly tailored garments pay minute attention to details with smart utility features that make them functional and effortless.
HOPE’s aesthetic is classic, clean, and direct with elevated craftsmanship. Quality is always present in the brand’s innovative collections. It firmly believes that great design adds value to the overall life. Since it prioritises style above gender, it motivates all to explore the brand’s full assortment. Since 2017, all HOPE garments- labelled with both men’s and women’s sizes. So, their fashion is accessible to all.
The brand’s focus is on creating desirable and functional garments in each of its collections. Seasonal must-haves and far-from-ordinary basics are always delivered with a side of trusted tailored. With creativity and innovation, they effortlessly create modern favourites and tomorrow’s classics. You can use them for years to come.
The History of HOPE
HOPE was founded in 2001 by Ann Ringstrand and Stefan Söderberg with a womenswear collection. The brand quickly found how to set itself apart from the rest. Most women’s styles at the time were romantic and nostalgic. Meanwhile, HOPE was developing cool looks with modern flair that derived inspiration from menswear and utility pieces.
Since its launched, the unique brand has been a leader in classic, elegant designs. Moreover, it has become one of Sweden’s greatest fashion inspiration. In 2005, they launched the first menswear collection. They remained a go-to favourite ever since. In 2016, Frida Bard was appointed as the Head of Design. Sharing the founders’ passion for tailoring and utility, she continues making iconic garments today for the contemporary voice and creative force that is HOPE.
Written by Hannah Gabriella Armstrong Méndez.
All images are courtesy of HOPE.
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