kopenhagen fur news - february 2016

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5 Editorial

7 Official opening of Shanghai Bonded Warehouse

8 News in Brief

11 Traceability: Should fur be traceable?

12 Welfur – and the value chain for fur

14 Preparing for the future requires rebuilding at Kopenhagen Fur

18 Optimized shipping flow to Asia

19 Events in Copenhagen

20 Can you imagine what young talents can do with fur?

23 Auction Schedule 2016

26 Contact Kopenhagen Fur

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EDITOR IN CHIEF TORBEN NIELSEN

EDITOR MICHAEL ABILON

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EDITORIALA PERIOD OF ADAPTION

I guess that most people feel very uncertain about the future. Miscellaneous consumer confidence indexes from many countries indicate that consumers are less optimistic today than they were six months ago. Similarly, the business community seems to have lost some of its former optimism. This is bad in many ways as forecasts are important for the way we act in everyday life. If consumers are uncertain, they buy less and save more. Similarly, pessimistic business leaders will be less growth-oriented, so the current pessimism may well turn out to be self-fulfilling. It is inevitable that the economic situation affects the sale of fur. The auctions in Helsinki in December and subsequently in Copenhagen in January reflect that the fur trade is currently going through a very difficult period. Fur production has increased almost explosively in recent years as a result of the high prices. However, it seems as if many of the new farmers do not have the knowledge and/or access to the strong support of an association with joint feed kitchens and guidance on farm management, breeding etc. which is why the production of weak quality skins has increased considerably more than the production of high quality skins. Therefore, the price difference between the weaker qualities and the higher qualities has increased steadily to a record-high level. One is tempted to conclude that the market is divided in two parts: one for the weak qualities and one for the better ones and the market for the weaker qualities in particular is under severe pressure. The fur production in China is plummeting and there are corresponding prospects of significant reductions in production in

both North America and Europe. This will restore the balance between supply and demand at a level that in overall terms will give the trade satisfactory returns. The fur trade has no common organization and has therefore always been characterized by large price fluctuations. Therefore, it is a very risky trade with a constant risk of losses on purchased goods. Conversely, there is, of course, a similar chance of winning on purchased goods. Competition in the trade is fierce and profit margins in large sections of the trade are generally too small to compensate for the considerable risk. Therefore, there seems to be a tendency of many trying to compensate for the lack of core earnings by speculating in rising prices in particular. This acts as a catalyst for exacerbating the price fluctuations. The record high prices for skins we experienced a couple of years ago were not driven by strong consumer demands;

they were mainly driven by speculation. Speculation and the resulting higher prices stimulated the fur production, which in turn amplifies the subsequent drop in prices. Many people think that the fur trade is in crisis. No doubt the trade is going through a difficult time, but one can hardly speak of an actual crisis. Basically, fur is in fashion and consumers still like our product. However, we are in a period when the capacity of the trade must be adapted to the real world after a number of years when - in all parts of the value chain - the capacity increased quite dramatically as a result of considerable speculation in fur prices, inter alia. I guess we are facing a couple of years when capacity is to be adjusted after which the trade will again be healthy and viable.

However, we are in a period when the capacity of the trade must be adapted to the real world after a number of years when - in all parts of the value chain - the capacity increased quite dramatically as a result of considerable speculation in fur prices, inter alia.

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF SHANGHAI BONDED WAREHOUSEKopenhagen Fur, Shangtex Group and Damco at Shanghai International Fashion Center officially launched the Shanghai Fur Bonded Warehouse at an opening ceremony in late November. This marked the opening of Global Fur Logistics. - The establishment of Global Fur Logistics is aimed at reducing the distance between Denmark, China and Southeast Asia. Fur materials of fine quality will be sent to customers in a faster and more reliable way, says Søren Valentin, Director of Production at Kopenhagen Fur. Apart from this, the project has also integrated resources from different locations in order to meet the customer demand from different areas of China and even from Southeast Asia. The project has warehouses in Tongerpu, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, covering a route from the north to the south. Customers can choose the warehouse nearest to them.

THE FINEST LOGISTICS AND STORAGE SERVICES Global Fur Logistics will provide a faster and more reliable service by following a one-stop solution; purchase skins in the auction room, fill in invoices by hand or on computer, choose the warehouse and contact the Customer Department for payment and delivery details. - In the near future, buyers from China and Southeast Asia will not only get top fur materials but also enjoy the finest logistics and storage services, Søren Valentin says. The opening ceremony of the warehouse in Shanghai attracted great attention from the media and fur companies in South China. Manufacturers from Yuyao, Haining and Tongxiang also participated in the event and looked forward to being the first clients in the project.

PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS- Kopenhagen Fur firmly believes that only strong partners can ensure efficient and excellent services. Therefore, the

logistics team is made up of experts from Damco and Kopenhagen Fur’s Logistics Department, says Søren Valentin. Global Fur Logistics is supported by Damco Global Logistics Company as well as Shanghai warehouse partner, Shanghai Textile Transport Group, Beijing warehouse partner, Sinotrans, and also Tongerpu warehouse partner, Liaoning Baosheng Tongerpu Warehouse Logistics Company Ltd.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND LAUNCHGuests from Kopenhagen Fur at the opening were Mr Søren Valentin, Director of Production, Mr Kasper Reinbacher, Head of Marketing and Ms Chris Cui, General Manager of Beijing Office. Damco’s participant was Ms Wu Bingqing, the Executive Director of the North and Mid China Region; Shangtex’ guests were Mr Zhuyong, CEO of Shangtex Group, Shen Yaoqing, Deputy CEO and Mr Huangjie, the Executive Vice President of the Trade and International Business Department.


NEWS IN BRIEF

FOR CHINESE CUSTOMERS: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS WHEN APPLYING FOR VISAWhen requesting an invitation letter from Kopenhagen Fur in order to apply for a visa to visit Kopenhagen Fur’s auctions,

please contact our Representative Office in Beijing at this new e-mail address [email protected].

KOPENHAGEN AUCTION APP IS AVAILABLE

It is no longer necessary to be present in the auction room to be completely updated on the latest skin prices. Kopenhagen Fur has recently introduced the Kopenhagen Fur Auction app, whereby one can follow the auctions. The data in the app is updated quickly. In fact, viewers can see the sales figures shortly after the gavel has come down. All that is required is a smart phone or tablet with an internet connection.

Good overviewApart from the constantly updated sales figures, you can also read auction news, statistics and a listing of when the auctions are being held.

The Auction app is available in English and Chinese so that international buyers can keep track of the latest developments, but the app will also be of interest for mink farmers who want an overview of the latest skin prices.

The Auction app is available for all major platforms.

SORTING COURSES 2016Kopenhagen Fur Academy is pleased to announce the dates of the sorting courses in 2016:

Two three-week sorting and auction procedures courses:From 29 March to 13 AprilFrom 6 June to 21 June

The courses are well attended, so please register early. This could be done online at www.kopenhagenfur.com under the top menu Auction, About-us, Sorting courses.For further information, please contact Ms Annette Hindborg, the Customer Department.

Phone no.: +45 4326 1440 Fax no.: +45 4326 1449 E-mail: [email protected]

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REMEMBER TO REGISTER Customers and buyers travelling from countries requiring a visa will benefit greatly from registering upon their arrival at Kopenhagen Fur.

Customers and Buyers - How to register:Registration at the auctions is a two-stage process that is both quick and easy.

- Step one: Customers and buyers must register beforehand at www.kopenhagenfur.com or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please inform us how many guests you are bringing or intend to bring.

- Step two: Customers and buyers are also required to register at the main entrance upon arrival.

Buyers’ registration – How to register to get your buyer number for the sale:

Buyers arriving during inspection or sales are required to register by signing the Buyer’s Register form as early as possible in order to get their buyer number sign and have seats allocated in the auction room.

As registration may take some time, please register well in advance of the sales.

On inspection days, registration takes place in the Customer Department.

On selling days, registration takes place at the Customer Service Counter in front of the auction room.

Danish designer Freya Dalsjø visited Greenland in August in order to learn about Inuit hunters, traditional Inuit furrier techniques and to see how Great Greenland works.

DANISH DESIGNER: A MEMORY FOR LIFE

- Experiencing Greenland and meeting the local hunters was an amazing experience. I spent eight days in Greenland and being this close to their culture was very exciting. Experiencing everything from the colour of the water to the beautiful scenery as well as the unique texture of the sealskins means that I have a clear idea about how I will use sealskins in my designs, she says.

Freya Dalsjø has worked on four fur styles made of seal. The designs will be used for brand pictures of seal styles for marketing efforts around the world.

- My main design idea is that I want to show off the seal material. I want people to be able to recognize that this is seal the moment they see it, she says.

The styles and the brand pictures featuring the sealskin styles are to be displayed in January/February 2016.


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BY HEIDI CECILIE LORVIK

TRACEABILITY:SHOULD FUR BE TRACEABLE?

- The fur trade is clearly working hard with traceability through WelFur and luxury brands are requesting traceability as well. The idea of this group is that if we talk to each other, we can unite our needs and views, says Tara Norton, Director in Business for Social Responsibility. She is part of the Fur Luxury Round Table group and possesses great insight into the leading luxury brands. The vision of this Fur Luxury Round Table group is that the fur and fashion trade agree on a traceability model that lives up to the expectations of the fashion industry, while simultaneously being a

realistic model for the fur trade. The two trades have met several times during the last year to match expectations and to learn more about each other. Up till now, this has resulted in the participating luxury brands being positive towards WelFur. In the long run, this will benefit farmers by making it more legitimate for major fashion brands to use fur and this provides greater opportunities for sale.

BELIEVED IT TO BE BOASTINGJohn Papsø, board member of Kopenhagen Fur, is also part of the group representing the farmers. His role is to

provide information about WelFur, which is a unique science-based animal welfare programme. - When I explained about WelFur for the first time, I could tell that the people from the fashion houses did not believe that we had come this far in regard to good animal welfare and a system to trace it. They almost believed it to be boasting. So we had to document that this was not the case. During our final meeting in Paris, I felt that they have confidence in us and in WelFur, and they were eager to go into detail about what WelFur involves, says John Papsø.

For the better part of a year, the fur trade has been in a dialogue with luxury brands such as Gucci and Burberry to determine their need for traceability of fur products from the store to the farm. For the major fashion brands, WelFur seems to be part of the answer.


CREDIBILITY GIVES SALESAccording to Tara Norton, credibility is a keyword for the fashion houses when they deal with fur, and the big question is: How do we know that the fur skins come from a farm with good animal welfare? Therefore, these fashion houses have to be able to vouch for their products to their customers. This is not because the customers specifically ask about animal welfare, but because the customers expect that everything is in order when, for instance, they purchase an expensive fur coat from Gucci. Therefore, it is important that fur can be traced all the way back to the farm. - This is all about trust. For the fur trade it is about making good animal welfare visible. A good tracing system

gives the fur trade credibility, which in turn makes fashion houses feel safe about having fur in their collections. Traceability is in the interest of the farmers, says Tara Norton. THE ENTIRE CHAIN MUST PARTICIPATEIn addition to Tara Norton, John Papsø and the people from the major fashion houses, the group consists of representatives from all parts of the fur trade - from farm to retailer, through Fur Europe and IFF. It is essential that the whole trade is represented, when discussing traceability. - The farmers are important in the process because animal welfare is what the fashion houses care most about, but the entire trade has to be a part of this to ensure

that the good message from the farms is not lost in the process, says Tara Norton.

KEEPS THE DISCUSSION ON TRACKAt the same time, it is vital that the traceability system is made in a manner that is realistic for the farmers, also resourcewise. - The luxury brands have high expectations that we can document animal welfare, so during our meetings the most important part for me has been to present WelFur to them, but also to make sure that they did not wander off track and end up with having expectations that farmers cannot live up to. Traceability has to make sense and not simply be an expensive, unnecessary change for us, says John Papsø.

Tara Norton(left), Director in Business for Social Responsibility, debated traceability with Christel Schaldemose, Member of the European Parliament, during the Fur Europe event, This is Fur, in the European Parliament.

This is all about trust. For the fur trade it is about making good animal welfare visible. A good tracing system gives the fur trade credibility, which in turn makes fashion houses feel safe about having fur in their collections. Traceability is in the interest of the farmers.

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WELFUR – AND THE VALUE CHAIN FOR FURThe testing of WelFur is nearly completed. The implementation of WelFur on European farms is the next step. If the trade is to be prepared for the future, fur must be traceable throughout the value chain. Step by step.

BY HEIDI CECILIE LORVIK

WelFur is a system of certification of animal welfare on farms, and it is based on half a century’s research on animal welfare. For the last two years, WelFur has been tested on Danish, Norwegian and Finnish farms, a test phase that is now completed. In addition, this final testing phase is currently being carried out on farms in ten other European countries. It is not possible to say exactly when WelFur will be ready for implementation on European farms because the process takes whatever the time required to make a trustworthy certification that will be bullet proof and is calibrated so that it may be used in all European countries. - When we have all of the results, we will begin the plan of the implementation, but in the end all farms in Europe will be evaluated by the WelFur programme. We estimate that we will begin implementation on a majority of the farms in 2017. But

this requires that the programme must be tested beforehand, says Hanna Leiponen-Syyrakki, Head of Animal WelFare, Science and Standards, Fur Europe. One thing is certain: It is vital for the future of the fur trade that fur garments for sale in stores can be traced all the way back to the farm and this begins with the documentation of animal welfare – with WelFur. - It is vital that we can document good animal welfare on the farms and also improve levels of welfare on farms where necessary, says Hanna Leiponen-Syyrakki.

THE ENTIRE TRADE NEEDS TO BE ON-BOARDWelFur is just one-step on the path of traceability, Mark Oaten, CEO of the international Fur Federation, emphasizes. - Welfur is an amazing project, but it is absolutely imperative that the entire

value chain in the fur trade is on-board. WelFur and certification of farms is one link in traceability but we also have the manufacturers and the dressing houses. They obviously also play an equally large part in being able to trace the fur skins back to the farms, so it is incredibly important that they also participate and take responsibility. One year ago, the fur trade and luxury brands such as Burberry, McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Fendi engaged in a dialogue concerning the need for traceability in the fur trade. - Naturally, the major brands want to demonstrate to their customers that the fur production is based on certain standards. They want to work with us to shape a procedure for traceability for the entire fur trade; every link between the farm to the store. I think this is extraordinarily positive and I welcome it, says Mark Oaten.

FACTS

ABOUT WELFURWelFur is a joint European trade initiative started by the European Fur Breeders Association (EFBA) in 2009 in order to draw up a welfare protocol based on Welfare Quality®-standards. Today, this work is managed by Fur Europe (former EFBA). WelFur is based on four welfare principles that are to be measured on the farms.

1. GOOD FEEDINGa. Absence of prolonged hungerb. Absence of prolonged thirst

2. GOOD HOUSINGa. Wellbeing at restb. Thermal welfarec. Freedom of moving

3. GOOD HEALTHa. Absence of injuriesb. Absence of disease c. Absence of pain caused by routines for handling

4. APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR a. Display of social behaviourb. Display of other forms of behaviourc. Good relations between human and animald. Positive feelings

From 2013 to 2015, WelFur was tested on Danish, Norwegian and Finnish farms. Furthermore, WelFur was tested on farms in ten other European countries where the farms were assessed three times in one year to cover each cycle in a mink’s life. The results of the tests will be ready at the beginning of 2016. Following this, the full implementation of WelFur is to be decided upon and the universities involved will review the WelFur protocol. The WelFur protocol is expected to be implemented on European farms from 2017.


MAJOR CHANGES UNDERWAYKopenhagen Fur will receive over 30 million skins in 2016. To handle the intersorting of the many skins extra employees have been hired and new facilities are being constructed. The flow of skins through Kopenhagen Fur is being optimized to handle the many skins. These changes will ensure the most efficient handling of skins to the benefit of Kopenhagen Fur’s many customers.

Pictured: Kopenhagen Fur September 2015. Hall, 9 in the centre, is under construction.

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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE REQUIRES REBUILDING AT KOPENHAGEN FURFor the many customers and farmers who visit Kopenhagen Fur several times during a season, the changes have been obvious. The production area at Kopenhagen Fur is undergoing an extreme makeover – a brand new storage hall was completed early in 2015, and another new storage hall is under construction and will be finished later in 2016 along with a new administration building.

BY MICHAEL ABILON

This is just the tip of the iceberg. All of these new facilities are the result of additional skins flowing through the sorting halls at Kopenhagen Fur. This influx of skins means that the production flow at Kopenhagen Fur is being optimized. - These new facilities and our new production flow will improve our sorting procedures and the storage of skins here in Denmark. This will greatly benefit our

employees who can work more efficiently now with all the benefits an efficient workflow provides. But the farmers that deliver their skins to us and our customers who purchase these goods will also benefit from these changes, says Søren Valentin, Director of Production at Kopenhagen Fur.

BENEFITS FARMERS AND CUSTOMERSFrom a farmer’s perspective, an improved

flow means that large quantities of skins will travel through the production facilities quickly. Kopenhagen Fur’s ability to handle large number of skins and provide large intersorted offerings during the season is a key selling point for customers who wish to purchase skins in large quantities.Moreover, customers prefer the added security provided when buying skins at the largest market; because this provides certainty about the market price. As the

Kopenhagen Fur in 1963. A lot has happened over the years.

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improved flow will increase Kopenhagen Fur’s capability of handling and offering large skin quantities, buyers will prefer to buy in Denmark, thus increasing the chances of favourable skin prices for the farmers. From a customer’s perspective, this improved flow means that the skins they will purchase or have already purchased will be handled with increased efficiency and care. During 2016, Kopenhagen Fur will phase in the use of vacuum packaging

of skins. This means that the boxes of skins will be reduced in size, thus easing and improving shipping and handling of the skins. Another great advantage offered with the use of vacuum packaging is the removal of air, which kills hide beetles. The skins will also benefit from this added protection in the sense that humidity will have no effect on them when vacuum packed. In addition, the new production

flow will introduce new machines that will be used to measure skin length and hair length. These machines, combined with a quality sorting, mean that customers can rest assured that the skins they choose in the sales catalogue will all be of a matching quality in the packed boxes.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. All of these new facilities are the result of additional skins flowing through the sorting halls at Kopenhagen Fur. This influx of skins means that the production flow at Kopenhagen Fur is being optimized.

HALL 9 (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)Ground floor and first floor: Will primarily be used for storage of raw goods and preparation for packing.

HALL 4Ground floor and first floor: The ground floor will be used as a buffer zone during auctions. In between auctions, intersorting will take place here as well as on the first floor.

HALL 7Ground floor and first floor: Storage facility for skins that have been intersorted.

HALL 8Ground floor and first floor: Storage facility for newly arrived skins awaiting sorting as well as for skins that are undergoing sorting.

AWAITING CONSTRUCTIONNew administration building for the employees suspended between hall 8 and 9. Skin delivery will take place under the administration building and is the first step in the intersorting process at Kopenhagen Fur.

HALL 6 Ground floor: Advanced machines dedicated for measuring hair length and skin length are located here.First floor: Skin sorters, who will tend the quality intersorting, will use the first floor.

EXTRA FLOOR ON TOP OF THE TUNNELThis will ease transport time between the halls.

HALL 5 Ground floor: This hall will be used for packing skins. Starting in 2016, flow packing machines will be used.First floor: This floor houses the new colour grading machines.

Read about the shipping to Asia on page 18.


OPTIMIZED SHIPPING FLOW TO ASIAAfter customers from Asia have purchased the skins, the shipping to this part of the world can begin.

BY MICHAEL ABILON

In addition to the expansion of facilities in Denmark and the improvement in production, Kopenhagen Fur also has several cold-storage bonded warehouses in Asia. The warehouse in Shanghai was recently opened. This means that Kopenhagen Fur can now supply skins to four locations in China / Hong Kong – Shanghai, Tongerpu, Beijing and Hong Kong. - I have had the opportunity to visit some of our warehouses in China, and I was pleased to see the high standard at the facilities. Customer demands are changing, they now want quick deliveries in smaller batches, which is a challenge we are prepared to meet. Also, the customers’ skins represent an exclusive product that must be protected from exposure from

heat and humidity, says Brian Ruddy Tufvesson, Head of Customer Department, Kopenhagen Fur. Customers can select a shipping solution provided by Kopenhagen Fur and Damco called Global Fur Logistics, which

provides easy and quick access to China in a transparent manner. Kopenhagen Fur’s bonded warehouses and the shipping via Global Fur Logistics will give customers in Asia easy access to their goods near local dressing houses and factories.

ABOUT OUR COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES IN CHINA/HONG KONG:

Tongerpu – Located in Tongerpu Bonded Logistics Park, Dengta, Liaoning.Storage area: Approx. 3000m2

Beijing – Located in C3, No 36 Western South Road, BDA, Beijing

Storage area: Approx. 1712 m2

Shanghai – Located in NO.669 Dongtang Rd Pudong District ShanghaiStorage area: Approx. 1600m2

Hong Kong – 10/F. & 11/F. Godown B, No.18 Saining Street, Kennedy Town, Hong KongStorage area: Approx. 2000m2

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EVENTS IN COPENHAGEN11-23 FEBRUARY 2016

OPERA

LOHENGRINBy Richard Wagner

A bleak, grey concrete bunker is home to a

secluded society. Outside the protective walls,

war threatens to break down the door.

Deep down in the bunker the young, lonely Elsa

clings to the belief that there is an alternative

to war and strife. Her younger brother has

disappeared, and everyone thinks she killed

him. In a dream, Elsa meets a man who believes

as she does that there is a way to live without

war. The two fall in love and plan to wed. But

as the celebration approaches, Elsa is plagued

by doubt. She has vowed never to ask for her

lover’s name, but eventually she gives in and

pays dearly for her curiosity.

Lohengrin is performed in German with Danish

subtitles.

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OPERA

FALSTAFFBy Giuseppe Verdi

Falstaff the knight is a plump, pompous and vain

bon vivant who seeks to seduce two married

women in Windsor to con money out of them.

But the cunning ladies make a mockery of his

presumptions.

The figure Falstaff appears in several of

Shakespeare’s plays, including The Merry Wives

of Windsor, which inspired Verdi to create his

only comedy. The comic, yet refined, opera was

the composer’s last operatic work and embodies

all his masterly talent.

Falstaff is performed in Italian with Danish

subtitles.

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BALLET

LA SYLPHIDEAugust Bournonville’s ballet from 1836 is a

milestone in romantic ballet. The drama about

James’ meeting with the unattainable sylph and

the demonic Madge ushered in a new style where

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Balanchine’s ballet theme and variations from 1947

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MUSIC

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Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim,

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release helped fuel the bossa nova craze in the

United States and internationally and it became

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EXHIBITION

Niki de Saint PhalleThe art of Niki de Saint Phalle is truly diverse

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ARKEN presents a unique artist whose

radical practice, extraordinary power and

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BY SOFIE VON MEHREN PRIP

CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT YOUNG TALENTS CAN DO WITH FUR?

The eyes of more than 800 people rested on the model as he strode down the iconic mosaic floor in the domicile of the Confederation of Danish Industry in Copenhagen. He wore a patchwork patterned jacket in black, blue and gold, which hung from his shoulders and fell voluminously down his arms. All the black patches and some of the blue ones were fur. Such a fur jacket had never been seen before. Its creator is British design student Kathryn McGee from the Royal College of Art in London. Along with 21 other students from around the world, she was chosen in 2015 to design a fur style for the Imagine Talents’ show hosted by Kopenhagen Fur. - It was a priceless experience and the show was brilliant. It was such a buzzing

atmosphere, and we were treated like royalty, she says.

UNITING FASHION AND INDUSTRY INSIGHT Each year, the Imagine Talents’ show is held in Copenhagen, and it is not only fashionistas who are interested in the fur show; Danish politicians and the business elite are all eager to see what these young design students create. The media responded positively to last year’s show, especially to the more daring designs that really experimented with shapes, as Kathryn’s did. She thinks it is important that she has not only learned about fur designs; Kopenhagen Fur has also given her a unique insight into the trade. - This insight was invaluable. I cannot stress enough the importance of it for my

work as a designer. It was important for me to see and understand every step of where the fur comes from and Imagine Talents left no stone unturned, she says.

WORTH EVERY PENNYKopenhagen Fur is continuously working to brand fur as a sustainable material and as an exclusive garment in high-end fashion. Cooperating with respected Danish designers is one way of doing this. Imagine Talents is another. Michael Stadi, Head of Kopenhagen Fur’s creative studio KiCK, thinks the latter is a great opportunity to expand horizons. - If we were only cooperating with the Danish design schools, the project would be very local. Since Kopenhagen Fur is an international company, it seems only natural to give students from the rest of

Kopenhagen Fur wants to secure fur in fashion. What better way to do this than letting young, upcoming designers from all over the world experiment with the material’s different possibilities? That is why the fur auction house hosts the Imagine Talents’ catwalk show.

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the world a chance to show their talent on a catwalk, he says, while emphasizing what a unique opportunity it is for the students to brand their work just before a fashion week. Visiting universities all around the world may look like a comprehensive project, but according to Michael Stadi it is worth every penny. - We want to create new young ambassadors who work with fur and use fur as a material to design some absolutely amazing styles; we want to do something spectacular to brand fur and give it a place in the international fashion world, he says. Whether Kathryn will use fur in her future designs is uncertain since the material is expensive, but after the Imagine Talents show she can definitely see its possibilities – especially if she uses fur

to emphasize the sustainable style she is aiming for. - Cost is an underlying issue, so it is an exciting challenge to find innovative

and resourceful ways of creating high-end fashion at a price a young London designer can afford. As it stands, if the fur is re-used there is always potential, she says.

FACTS ABOUT IMAGINE AND IMAGINE TALENTS

• Imagine is the cooperation between Kopenhagen Fur and seven design universities from around the world.• Furriers from Kopenhagen Fur’s creative studio KiCK visit the universities to teach the students how to use fur in their designs. • As an extravagant initiative, Kopenhagen Fur hosts a major catwalk show as a runner-up to the winter Copenhagen Fashion Week called Imagine Talents. Last year three students from each university made one fur style each for the catwalk show. • The universities attending the Imagine programme and the Imagine Talents’ show are Royal College of Art (England), Atelier Chardon Savard (France), Tsinghua University (China), Seoul National University (South Korea), Mode Gakuen Tokyo (Japan), Design School Kolding (Denmark) and VIA University College (Denmark).

Six of the 21 fur styles at the Imagine Talents’ show held in January 2015.


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JANUARY FEBRUARY APRIL JUNE SEPTEMBERINSPECTION 5-7 11-16 7-13 15-21 14-20 AUCTION 8-11 17-23 14-21 22-29 21-29 MINK

Black x x (x)Mahogany x x x x xBrown x x x x xGlow x x x x xPearl Beige x x x x xGolden Pearl (x) (x) (x)Palomino x x x (x) xWhite x x x x xSapphire x x (x)Silverblue x x x x xBlack/Brown Cross x x x x xSilverblue/Sapphire Cross x x x x xVar. Cross incl. Pearl/Palomino Cross (x) (x) (x)Pastel (x) (x)Violet x Blue Iris x Jaguar x (x)Stardust x Cinnamon x (x)

OTHER SKINS

Chinchilla x x x x xSeal skins x x x x xSwakara x xFoxes x x x x xRex Rabbits x x

KOPENHAGEN FUR

AUCTION SCHEDULE AND OFFERING 2016

Breeders and Breeders Lowgrades will be offered in June in the types where winterskins are also available.

Where (x) is indicated, the types will be offered when an appropriate number of skins are available.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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RADISSON BLU ROYAL

Hammerichsgade

1611 V

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COPENHAGEN HOTELS

We urge you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible.

NEW cancellation policy for 2016 : For individual reserva-tions you can change or cancel 48 hours prior to arrival, or you will be charged with the first night.

For group reservations :

Until 45 days before the first arrival, the reser-vation can be cancelled without any cost. After this date a maximum of 50% of the original res-ervation can be cancelled after the below men-tioned rules:

- Until 15 days before the first arrival, 50 % of the original reservation can be cancelled without any cost- Until 10 days before the first arrival, 25 % of the original reservation can be cancelled without any cost- Rooms not cancelled seven days before the first arrival will be charged 100 % Date changes will be ac-cepted without any cost on the condition that the hotel has available rooms on the alternative dates.If the rooms, as a result of lack of available rooms, are cancelled, the hotel refers to the above listed cancellation terms.

ADMIRAL

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HILTON

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FIRST

Vesterbrogade 23-29,

1620 V

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CROWN PLAZA HOTEL

Ørestads Blvd. 114-118,

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GLOSTRUP PARK

Hovedvejen 41,

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Helgolandsgade 3,

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Amager Blv. 70,

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CONTACT KOPENHAGEN FURE-MAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: +45 4326 1000

FAX: +45 4326 1126

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TORBEN NIELSEN CEO

+45 4326 1042 (SECR.)

INGE ØSTERMAND SECRETARY

+45 4326 1042

CUSTOMER [email protected]

BRIAN TUFVESSON HEAD OF CUSTOMER DEPT.

+45 4326 1401

BIRGIT FRIIS SECRETARY

+45 4326 1431

ANNETTE HINDBORGKEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

+45 4326 1440

ANNE LUNNKEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

+45 4326 1443

CHRISTIANE RAUTENBERGKEY ACCOUNT MANAGER+45 4326 1442

LOUISE HEIMANNKEY ACCOUNTMANAGER

+45 7213 5028

QIQI KONG MADSENCURRRENCY PROJECT MANAGER

+45 2795 7078

AHMET AYDINKEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

+45 4326 1441

PER KNUDSENCHIEF AUCTIONEER

+45 4326 1208

STIG REINHOLDSALES MANAGER, AUCTIONEER

+45 4326 1209

LARS SKJOLDEGAARDAUCTIONEER

+45 4326 1021

AUCTIONEERS

PAUL PEDERSENCHIEF AUCTIONEER

+45 4326 1203

KASPER S. REINBACHERHEAD OF MARKETINGAUCTIONEER+45 4326 1422

KLAUS HARLEVAUCTIONEER

+45 4326 1415

SHIPPING [email protected]

LINE SPANGSHIPPING MANAGER

+45 4326 1472

ANDERS NEUHAUS CHRISTENSENSHIPPING COORDINATOR+45 7213 2842

CHRISTINE T. HANSENSHIPPING COORDINATOR

+45 7213 2844

KARINA KJÆR NIELSENSHIPPING COORDINATOR

+45 7213 2845

PELLE ANDERSENSHIPPING COORDINATOR

+ 45 7213 2841

INGE LIUMARKETINGCOORDINATORTSING HUA MBA MOB. +86 139 0106 0450

ANGELA LIUCUSTOMER COORDINATOR/VISA

MOB. +86 138 1055 4761

BEIJING OFFICECHRIS CUIGENERAL MANAGER

MOB. +86 139 1093 7964

ANDY CHENMANUFACTURECOORDINATOR

MOB. +86 159 0143 7370

LISA YUCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MOB. +86 139 1156 8019

AREA MANAGERS

LEO BOUTISAREA MANAGER, GREECE

MOB. +30 693 242 5858

ANDREJ RUMJANCEVAREA MANAGER, RUSSIA

+45 4326 1103

JULIE MARIA IVERSEN HEAD OF KOPENHAGEN NEXUS

+45 2268 0974

KOPENHAGEN NEXUSKICK

KIM BARUEL ERICHSENQUALITY MANAGER

+ 45 4326 1310

QUALITY [email protected]

FARMER [email protected]

JESPER LAUGE CHRISTENSENHEAD OF FARMER SERVICE+45 4326 1207

RECEPTION/[email protected]

KATHRINE ENGBERGFRONT OFFICE MANAGER

+45 4326 1112

LINE JENSENRECEPTIONIST

+45 4326 1280

MICHAEL STADIDIRECTOR OF KiCK

+45 2268 0916

OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST

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Infelber (Exports) Ltd4 Elthorne Road, London N19 4AG

Tel +44(20) - 7281 1966 E-mail [email protected] Fax +44(20) - 7281 2398

Eurasia Furs LtdUnit O, 10/Kaiser Estate Phase III

9-11A Hok Yuen Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, HK

Tel +852 2311 9803 E-mail [email protected] Fax +852 2721 3081

Infelber (Exports) Ltd4 Elthorne Road, London N19 4AG

Tel +44(20) - 7281 1966 E-mail [email protected] Fax +44(20) - 7281 2398

Eurasia Furs LtdUnit O, 10/Kaiser Estate Phase III

9-11A Hok Yuen Street, Hunghom, Kowloon, HK

Tel +852 2311 9803 E-mail [email protected] Fax +852 2721 3081

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