Filippa Knutsson Swedish fashion designer, one of the two founders of the label 'Filippa K'. Date of Birth: 12.11.1965 Country: Sweden

Biography of Filippa Knutsson

Filippa Knutsson is a Swedish fashion designer and one of the co-founders of the label 'Filippa K'. Born in Stockholm, Knutsson grew up in a creative household, with her father, Lasse Knutsson, being the owner of the fashion chain 'Gul & Bla', and her mother, Martina Clason, being an artist.

After spending some time in London, Knutsson returned to Stockholm in the mid-80s and started working in her family's company. She first worked as a buyer at 'Gul & Bla' and later became the head of production. However, she soon realized that there was a lack of simple yet modern clothing in the market. This realization led Knutsson to leave her father's company and pursue a career as an independent fashion designer.

In 1993, together with her colleague Patrik Kihlborg, Knutsson created the label 'Filippa K'. Initially, the trio managed the label from their own homes, but their determination, creative talent, and entrepreneurial skills quickly brought impressive results. The first collection of 'Filippa K' included women's jerseys, knitted dresses, and jeans, which were sold through selected Swedish retailers. Over time, both consumers and retailers recognized the quality of Knutsson and Kihlborg's work, transforming 'Filippa K' from a small project into one of the largest fashion brands in Scandinavia.

The label's annual turnover grew to 45 million euros (around 450 million Swedish krona) as it expanded into international markets. In 1997, 'Filippa K' opened its first stores in Stockholm and Oslo, followed by Copenhagen. The brand continued to conquer European markets, establishing presences in the Netherlands and Belgium. 'Filippa K' also gained popularity in Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.

Throughout her career, Knutsson received several awards and recognition for her achievements in the fashion industry. In 2008, she was honored with the 'Gunilla Arhéns Model Price', and in 2010, she was awarded the 'Royal Patriotic Society Business Medal' for her contributions to Swedish business.

Despite the growth and success of 'Filippa K', Knutsson continues to face new challenges and expand the brand's influence worldwide. From humble beginnings managing the label on a kitchen table, Knutsson has proven herself to be a capable and driven entrepreneur, constantly striving to bring her vision of modern and timeless clothing to the fashion industry.