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SEAFOLLY Summary The characteristic Seafolly’s bikini styles are designed to reflect the casual Australian life style. - Seafolly is the epicentre of swimwear in Australia and evokes the peace and quiet of a warm summer day. I’m quite confident that it’s the Australian lifestyle and holiday mood that appeals to Scandinavians. In addition, the brand’s awareness level is quite impressive considering the fact that it’s only been available in Denmark, Norway and Sweden since 2006. Many customers and retailers have come across the Seafolly brand when on vacation around the world – or maybe they’ve seen Seafolly in store windows on some of the best shopping streets in London such as Oxford Street. Leading department stores such as Har- rods, John Lewis and House of Fraser carry or jogging along the beach. The line fea- says the Danish agent Lars Martinsen. is presenting all of Seafolly’s news at CIFF the brand as well, and in La Fayette in Paris, Seafolly has its own corner all year round, - With a market share of 35 percent, Seafolly is a very popular brand in Australia. Seafolly releases new styles throughout the year and offers the option to reorder in season, which can have quite an impact on the retailers’ finances and cashflow, says Lars Martinsen. tures leggings and sporty tops, dresses and swimwear, says Lars Martinsen, who in Copenhagen and at MODE in Vejle. His Swedish and Norwegian colleagues, Kim Lagher and Elisabeth Gjelseth, respectively, are displaying Seafolly at Stockholm Fashion District and at Moteforum in Oslo. The new concept, One World, ensures a simultaneous roll-out of the new styles in all markets. Seafolly presents its Main Summer 2017 collection at CIFF. Lars Martinsen is excited to reveal that the brand is now launching Seafolly Active. - Seafolly Active is a sporty line that can be used for exercise activities such as yoga MODEBRANCHEN. | ISSUE NO 03 JULY 2016 | 87