Fashion Nerds

Denmark

Karen Simonsen

  • Sharp suiting
  • Flexible fabrics
  • Reworked wardrobe classics

Karen Simonsen studied at Kolding's design school and worked with Naja Munthe on a trend agency before their shared fashion label. She established Karen by Simonsen in 2009, developing a wardrobe particularly associated with sharply cut suits and flexible fabrics.

Five looks to know

KBEmery Blazer — Karen Simonsen, Date not documented

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KBEmery Blazer

Date not documented

A named tailored jacket from the designer’s label represents its practical modern wardrobe.

Karen by Simonsen / DK Company
Light grey cropped buttoned jacket — Karen Simonsen, Date not documented

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Light grey cropped buttoned jacket

Date not documented

Compact proportions make the cut of this garment especially clear.

Karen by Simonsen / DK Company
Brown collared shirt jacket — Karen Simonsen, Date not documented

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Brown collared shirt jacket

Date not documented

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

Karen by Simonsen / DK Company
Textured ivory cropped jacket — Karen Simonsen, Date not documented

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Textured ivory cropped jacket

Date not documented

Compact proportions make the cut of this garment especially clear.

Karen by Simonsen / DK Company
Tan tailored blazer — Karen Simonsen, Date not documented

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Tan tailored blazer

Date not documented

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

Karen by Simonsen / DK Company

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Karen Simonsen

Revisiting earlier garments through the Icon collection linked her accumulated design experience with contemporary proportions and practical dressing needs.