modebranchen.NU no. 2 / June 2015 | Page 56

Artikel/article PILGRIM exhibits at Panorama at stand no 1.77 DANISH FASHION JEWELLERY BRAND TO PREMIERE AT PANORAMA The Pilgrim design reflects the simple Scandinavian style and a sense of poetry. The inspiration still - after more than 30 years on the markets - comes straight from the heart, says founder and CEO Annemette Markvad. BY HELLE MATHIESEN It all began in 1983 when the two Danes – Annemette Markvad and Thomas Adamsen – translated their empathy and innovative energy into jewellery design. Back then, the Pilgrim brand was sold mainly at festivals. Their love for music and people expressed itself through the design, reflecting values of spontaneity, intimacy and authenticity. - Pilgrim remains true to these authentic values. To begin with – we had, and still have, two key aims: to create beautiful jew- 56 / ISSUE NO 02 JUNE 2015 / MODEBRANCHEN. ellery that makes a woman feel beautiful. And to develop a workplace where everyone enjoys coming to work, says Annemette Markvad. Today Pilgrim is an international brand. Simple and Scandinavian High quality on-trend design is the cornerstone of the company, and with six col- lections a year Pilgrim delivers handmade jewellery, timepieces and sunglasses to more than 40 countries around the world. - Our journey towards a clean and simple design expression with focus on the Scandinavian style has clearly helped us to position Pilgrim on the international fash- ion scene, says Head of PR and Marketing, Katrine Seiffert Tiemroth. Take a closer look at the Pilgrim style and see the new collection in Hall 1 at Panorama in Berlin, stand no. 1.77.