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ABOUT SKAGEN DESIGN
In
1989, Henrik and Charlotte Jorst came to the United States from their
native Denmark to follow a dream: that of owning and running their own
business, to introduce the Danish lifestyle and philosophy into the
lives of many. Skagen Designs was founded by these two natives of
Copenhagen on the principle that beautifully designed high-quality
objects can be created at reasonable prices.
The Skagen Denmark Collections reflect owners Charlotte and Henrik
Jorst's creative Danish spirit with clean, elegant designs, skillful
craftsmanship and technical perfection. The Jorsts have a hand in
designing each piece of the Skagen Collection, from watches to jewelry
to sunglasses.
Vision Statement
By 2015, Skagen
Designs will be the first choice among suppliers, customers, consumers,
and employees as the most innovative and profitable design goods
company within our chosen strategic segments, products and markets.
Mission Statement
Skagen
Designs strives to create a global community of enthusiasts with our
commitment to designing an impressive and unique yet attainable product
while offering outstanding customer service to our customers and
consumers.
About Skagen Denmark
For
centuries, the little village of Skagen, Denmark, and its kilometers of
white sandy beaches have been visited by artists seeking the
magnificent light; artists who by the 19th Century had spread Skagen's
beauty on canvasses that today are traded at leading auction houses. It
is here where the natural purity and beauty of Danish design found its
unique qualities. The small village on the edge of the sea continues to
be the inspiration for all Skagen Denmark products.
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About Charlotte Jorst, co-owner
As
a wife and mother of two (teenage) daughters, Charlotte perfectly
balances her family life with her success. And, as a champion
equestrian, she manages to pursue and excel at one of her greatest
passions. Today, we so often hear of women "doing it all" and Charlotte
Jorst is indeed one of these women.
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"I
don't believe in big breaks," Charlotte explains. "I get up everyday
and try to do my best. It is hard work, yes, but it's what makes 99.9%
of people successful and, at the end of the day, is ultimately the most
rewarding kind of success there is."
Charlotte's Danish roots instilled her with a love of nature that
seamlessly links all aspects of her life together. Outside of the
office, Charlotte embraces her love of everything outdoors, including
regular competition at the highest levels (short of the Olympic team)
of horse dressage, in addition to owning and running Skagen Stables, a
small horse farm located in Reno.
Charlotte's motto for living life perfectly sums up her ability to do
so much: "There is no reason not to try everything that interests you.
Be patient, start at the beginning, remain positive and solve problems
as they come."
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About Henrik Jorst, co-owner
"While
overseeing the design of all of our Skagen products, I find inspiration
from many different arenas, continually pushing the brand to the next
level, keeping our image current and yet maintaining our true identity."
A highly competitive tennis player, Henrik now acts as a member of the
The International Tennis Club of Denmark and continues to represent
Denmark in international matches.
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Off
the court and on the greens, Henrik also pursues his passion for golf.
In addition, Henrik is an avid collector of classic cars. With 21 cars
currently in his collection, including rare Jaguars, a Porsche, a
Ferrari "Dino" and two Cadillacs, Henrik's fascination with mechanics,
from timepieces to cars, is apparent.
Henrik's ability to excel when faced with challenge, whether in his
professional or personal life, is grounded in his distinctly Danish
philosophy: "Keep it simple. Seek out what you love and doggedly pursue
your passions."
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International Business
Skagen
Designs has offices in the US, Denmark and Hong Kong. Skagen's business
is expanding exponentially in Europe and even more so throughout the
Asia Pacific region. Skagen
operates two flagship stores in Denmark, one in the inspirational
starting point of Skagen, Denmark and the other in the bustling, modern
downtown Copenhagen. Additionally, independent Skagen concept stores
are located in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan with
new openings in Korea planned for later this year. The Skagen Denmark
product proves to be a top-seller in many markets from Singapore,
Malaysia and Australia, and more store openings are planned in the next
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