modebranchen.NU no. 2 / June 2015 | Page 50

Artikel/article WE EXPECT TO MEET A LOT OF INTERESTING FASHION BUYERS, GERMANS, OF COURSE, BUT ALSO MANY OTHER NATIONALITIES. WE SEE PANORAMA AS A STEPPING-STONE TO THE ENTIRE EUROPEAN FASHION BUSINESS KARSTEN BIRKELUND, INTERNATIONAL SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER ADPT. – NEW DANISH EXPRESS BRAND PREMIERES AT PANORAMA In January the Danish Bestseller Group launched the brand ADPT. In July ADPT. exhibits at Panorama in Berlin. BY HELLE MATHIESEN The new brand ADPT. has focus on short delivers new styles whenever a new trend that navigates in a turbulent and constantly a fast and constant flow. The brand has both - We focus on keeping our value chain with a laid-back, young approach for fash- term deliveries and flexibility. It reflects the constant demand for news in the fashion industry and adjusts to the need for fashion in a male and a female product line. - ADPT. delivers high fashion and creates a unique look that provides confidence and style to the consumer. Being a new brand in a large company as Bestseller with a very strong portfolio of brands, it is key to develop our very own and individual design DNA, says Karsten Birkelund. International Sales and Marketing Manager. In addition to six annual collections, ADPT. Express lines 50 / ISSUE NO 02 JUNE 2015 / MODEBRANCHEN. presents itself. And the ability to adapt to the market demands is precisely the reason for the brand name - ADPT. short, and we have six collections yearly with deadlines as close to the delivery as possible. We work with weekly express lines and we are able to deliver products within three to four weeks, says Karsten Birkelund. The products will be highlighted on a constantly updated online B2B platform which will be launched mid of September. ADPT. targets the fashion conscious youth Laid-back style changing world surrounded by technology 24/7. - The core of ADPT. is casual jeanswear ionable everyday clothing. The look is clean with focus on shapes, high quality fabrics and fashionable details mixed into strong trend items, explains Karsten Birkelund, who is looking forward to meeting the international buyers in Berlin. ADPT. also exhibits at Modefabriek in Amsterdam and at CIFF in Copenhagen. ADPT. exhibits at Panorama, Hall 3, stand no 3.48