Malene Birger

CAPE TOWN TO COPENHAGEN: Scandinavian minimalism got a dose of South African sass when one of the vanguards of Copenhagen style, By Malene Birger, collaborated with Cape Town-based ethical jewelry and accessories atelier Pichulik to create a pair of earrings and a limited edition belt in two colorways that was launched online on International Women’s Day.

“Put a bib on it” seems to be the current Scandi style secret. Maja Dixdotter, the new head of design at By Malene Birger, had layered one over a knit dress when we met on Zoom, and she looked fantastic and warm. It’s squared shape was repeated throughout a confident collection in which comfort was balanced by chic.