Aknvas

About AKNVAS

AKNVAS was founded in 2019 by Danish designer Christian Juul Nielsen. This advanced contemporary brand focuses on thoughtful, well-designed and innovative clothing for discerning and dynamic women and men. Clients can expect luxury level products designed to move seamlessly from day to evening, with a focus on drape, flattering silhouettes, innovative knits and an elevated palette. Drawing from Nielsen's previous roles at Dior and Oscar de la Renta, the brand incorporates design techniques from his time designing couture gowns with each garment crafted with a similar attention to detail. Since launching the brand, it has quickly become a favorite of celebrities including Kate Bosworth, Nick Jonas, Mary J Blige, Sabrina Carpenter, and Emilia Clarke. The collection is currently sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, FRWD.com, Intermix, other specialty stores and on the brand's e-commerce site. In 2020, the Fashion Group International named the brand the year's best new womenswear designer at their Rising Star Awards and in 2021, the best new menswear designer.

About Christian Juul Nielsen

After holding design positions at European design houses including Dior and Nina Ricci, Christian Juul Nielsen has launched his own collection, AKNVAS. Nielsen says, “I started AKNVAS because I see a gap in the market: interesting and effortless styles designed for women who are professionals, lead dynamic lives and are engaged with the world around them. I am creating clothing for women who seek pieces that break the mold of traditional work-wear by creating garments that play with color, texture and drape while keeping a flattering silhouette top of mind.” Christian Juul Nielsen lives in New York, where he works as the Creative Director of Herve Leger.