Fashion Nerds

Stockholm, Sweden

Filippa Knutsson

  • Scandinavian minimalism
  • Refined wardrobe staples
  • Functional tailoring

Filippa Knutsson co-founded Filippa K in 1993, proposing a wardrobe of simple, carefully made clothing for everyday life. Her vision balanced comfort and style through a restrained approach to design that became associated with Scandinavian minimalism.

Portrait of Filippa Knutsson
Filippa K — official founder portrait · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

Lucien Eternal Trench Coat, black recycled polyester — Filippa Knutsson, Spring 2019

Collection selection

Lucien Eternal Trench Coat, black recycled polyester

Spring 2019

Sustainable minimalist tailoring associated with Filippa K.

©Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Black jacket with cropped trousers — Filippa Knutsson, Autumn/Winter 2018

Collection selection

Black jacket with cropped trousers

Filippa K Autumn/Winter 2018

Compact proportions make the cut of this garment especially clear.

vogue.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
Black turtleneck and short skirt — Filippa Knutsson, Autumn/Winter 2018

Collection selection

Black turtleneck and short skirt

Filippa K Autumn/Winter 2018

Compact proportions make the cut of this garment especially clear.

vogue.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
White shirt and dark trouser suit — Filippa Knutsson, Autumn/Winter 2018

Collection selection

White shirt and dark trouser suit

Filippa K Autumn/Winter 2018

The leg line and proportions give this design its characteristic shape.

vogue.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
Gray jacket with contrasting collar — Filippa Knutsson, Autumn/Winter 2018

Collection selection

Gray jacket with contrasting collar

Filippa K Autumn/Winter 2018

This outer layer documents the designer’s approach to proportion and structure.

vogue.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Spring 2019

1 piece

About Filippa Knutsson

The house developed clothing and accessories around thoughtful construction and the repeated refinement of familiar pieces, giving practical wardrobe needs a clear aesthetic identity.