polo play

Equestrian

Baron Elie de Rothschild talks about polo in the old days – and of a certain joie de vivre.

By Camilla Alfthan, PQ International, Summer 2002.

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helena’s peru

Nordic styles, Sustainability

Helena Christensen visits the Peruvian Andes Mountains to show how climate change affects local communities.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Helena Christensen, Berlingske Tidende, December 2009.

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welcome to vörland

Sustainability

Fabrica peeks into the future with a green edition which is launched by Al Gore.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, July 2007.

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africa works

Sustainability

Youssou N’Dour and Patti Smith join forces with Benetton to offer micro loans – and sweet music – to the local communities of Senegal.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, February 2008.

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flower power

Sustainability

Aveda’s flowers and plants are harvested by indigenous people who are inspired to empower themselves.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, November 2008.

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choose life

Fashion, Sustainability

Katherine Hamnett on sustainability and following one’s convictions.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, January 2007.

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green is the new black

Fashion, Sustainability

Stella McCartney, Edun and Katherine Hamnett in a British cottage.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Louise Samuelsen, Emirates Woman, January 2007.

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helsinki’s new cool

Design, Nordic styles

A young generation of  designers add a new dimension to Finnish design.

By Camilla Alfthan, Living Design, January 2008.

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my funny valentine

Arts, culture, Fashion, Nordic styles

Rie Rasmussen – who was born on St. Valentine’s Day – talks about love and about multitasking as an artist, actress, photographer, writer and film director.

By Camilla Alfthan, photos Rie Rasmusen, Berlingske Tidende, February, 2010.

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back to basics

Arts, culture

Collectors – and thinkers – take the lead at the 40th edition of Art Basel while speculators are fewer than ever.

By Camilla Alfthan, Berlingske Tidende, May 2009.

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