FOLLOW THE BUYER // AN INTERVIEW WITH RUNE PARK

PRESENTING: We Are Copenhageners newest acquirement - A face of Copenhagen which is an institution himself: 

Rune Park, buyer and manager of the Henrik Vibskov Boutique, and a dream of any street style blogger, crossed ways with the platform 

We Are Copenhageners. 

The Universe: Style is consequently black, laughter is widely known, job is essential in Copenhagens Fashion business.

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So now the proud result: Lovely pictures in Krystalgade 6; documentation of a style which is equally famous and important as the boutique itself, and a kawaii interview!

 One of Vibskovs Universes, read about Runes Universe:

HOW ARE YOU TODAY, RUNE?

Sakura-time! Im feeling blessed!

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR LIVING?

I am a buyer for Henrik Vibskov, Copenhagen and Henrikvibskovboutique.com

WHAT DOES YOUR WORK ENTAIL?

Traveling to fashion weeks to buy the future collections sold at Henrik Vibskov Boutique. I am  responsible for the buying, web and marketing of the seasonal selections.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?

I moved to London in 1999 and started working for Hugo Boss and Armani. Found out my passion was within fashion and took a BA in Fashion Management Buying and Branding. I have been working with fashion since then.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

The ever so changing seasons in the work where art and avantgarde fashion meets. And the people I meet on the way.

 WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH THE LABEL "HENRIK VIBSKOV" AND WHAT IS YOUR VISION OF A BRAND AS A BUYER?

I hope the brand will be able to develop it’s natural unexpected and surprising universes where no compromises are made. My vision is to encourage young independent designers to be creative without limitations.

IS THERE ANYTHING EXCITING IN PARTICULAR THAT WE CAN SEE IN THE SPRING-SUMMER SEASON SS15 AT THE STORE?

I am in love with this seasons face and mesh pieces that combines a harmony of 3D effects and sculptural silhouettes. 

READING: 

We are Copenhageners

PRESS: ASGER JUEL LARSEN, DESIGNER & RUNE PARK, BUYER AT HENRIK VIBSKOV BOUTIQUE, SOUNDVENUE AUGUST 2014 - "LET'S TALK ABOUT SUITS"

Designer @asgerjuellarsen and @runepark #buyer @henrikvibskovboutique 

Let's Talk about #suits !

HAT, HENRIK VIBSKOV

SHIRT, COMME DES GARCONS SHIRT

JACKET, HENRIK VIBSKOV (SHOWPIECE)

PANTS, YOHJI YAMAMOTO

BOOTS, RICK OWENS

PHOTOGRAPHER EMIL MONTY FREDDIE

PRESS: DIAGLOGUE WITH RUNE PARK, BUYER AT HENRIK VIBSKOV BOUTIQUE BY WOKROOM #3, MILANO

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PRESS: INTERVIEW WITH RUNE PARK, BUYER AT HENRIK VIBSKOV BOUTIQUE ON MUUSE.COM

MUUSE got the unique chance to pick the brain of Rune Park, the buyer at the Henrik Vibskov Boutique. We asked him a few questions about what it’s like to be a buyer at the Henrik Vibskov Boutique, why MUUSE evoked his curiosity, the best thing about his job and much more.

What kind of shop is the Henrik Vibskov boutique where you work as a buyer?


HENRIK VIBSKOV BOUTIQUE has been open since 2006 in Copenhagen and April 2011 in New
York. Both stores reflect the universe of Henrik Vibskov – they are the only two places in the
world where you can preview the unedited collection. 

WWW.HENRIKVIBSKOVBOUTIQUE.COM
 is a satellite. Its aim is to reach out globally to all corners of the world with exciting products, 
special editions, old classics, books, magazines, and shoes from a range of local and
international designers, artists and creators, which we think create a new, progressive and
beautiful collection of pieces.

The best thing about your job is…
Working closely with Henrik Vibskov is a very unique experience. In all his creative processes he
challenges the notion of both fashion and art. Every season another multitude of twisted, yet
tantalizing universes come to life.

The Henrik Vibskov boutique in Copenhagen will be hosting a pop-up shop with MUUSE — what attracted you to the MUUSE brand?
 

That MUUSE helps the best design talents around the world so they can be supported in
producing, showing and selling their collections. In this very fast and competitive business,
initiatives like MUUSE are very important and encouraging for the up&coming designers.

How has your experience and journey within fashion influenced the way you approach buying? 
Today the fashion business is gifted with a lot of talented designers, but for a buyer it’s very
important that the quality and the production of all the new designers is consistent and reliable.
In the Henrik Vibskov boutiques in Copenhagen and New York you have both established brands
and up&coming brands.

What do the up&coming brands add to the boutique?


They broaden the palette of what we find unique and make us reflect on the constant movement that fashion is.

What’s the one thing that you are waiting patiently for a fashion designer to come up with?


A well worked through, sharply edited collection that can touch you. It should be 10% recognition
and 90% innovation.

What do you appreciate most in a design?


Design that asks questions and talks to your feelings. If I don’t feel it I don’t buy it!

What is your impression of Scandinavian street style?
High quality Scandinavian simplicity designed with an avant-garde creativity and a twist. And yes,
affordable fashion is important. I’m proud to be presenting the new Scandinavian movement in
our store which counts brands such as Asger Juel Larsen, Wali Mohammed Barrech and Anne
Sofie Madsen.

Whose style—past or present—do you admire the most?
Rei Kawakubo, from the past and into eternity.

SOURCE: MUUSE.COM

SOUNDVENUE: AUTUMN WINTER FAVOURITES BY THE BUYER AT HENRIK VIBSKOV BOUTIQUE

RUNE PARK, BUYER

SKALLE DRESS, HENRIK VIBSKOV

 DROP COAT, HENRIK VIBSKOV

IS IT JACKET, HENRIK VIBSKOV

Read the article HERE

Source: SOUNDVENUE

PRESS: FOLLOW THE BUYER - MY COPENHAGEN

Buyer and marketing manager for Henrik Vibskov Boutique Copenhagen, Rune Park (here he's wearing Henrik Vibskov archive pieces), gives his tips to Copenhagen in Global Blue Shop's guide to the city.

Source: Global Blue.

BACKSTAGE AT THE HENRIK VIBSKOV MENS SHOW SS12 WITH COVER.DK

Behind the scenes - Henrik Vibskov Paris Show Diary
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All photography by Rune Park for Cover