Aknvas
Aknvas is a New York luxury ready-to-wear label founded in 2019 by Danish designer Christian Juul Nielsen. It makes women's and men's clothing defined by draped silhouettes, knitwear and couture-level construction.
| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Christian Juul Nielsen |
| Base | New York |
| Stockists | Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, FWRD, Intermix |
| Website | aknvas.com |
What is Aknvas?
Aknvas is a luxury fashion label founded in 2019 by Christian Juul Nielsen, a Danish designer who lives and works in New York, where he has also served as creative director of Hervé Léger. The brand shows at New York Fashion Week and was a finalist for the Fashion Trust U.S. awards in 2023.
Products and positioning
Aknvas designs clothing for women and men intended to move from day to evening. Its signatures include:
- Draped, flattering silhouettes
- Innovative knitwear
- An elevated colour palette
- Construction with couture-level attention to detail
Collections have referenced Nielsen's Danish heritage, including a New York show that paid homage to Denmark and Hans Christian Andersen.
Distribution
The label is sold through its own e-commerce site and through luxury retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, FWRD and Intermix, along with specialty boutiques.
Why it matters
Aknvas represents a new generation of independent New York designer labels that combine European craftsmanship with a focus on American luxury wholesale accounts, positioning the brand between runway visibility and commercial wearability.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the designer behind Aknvas?
Aknvas was founded in 2019 by Danish designer Christian Juul Nielsen, who is based in New York.
Where can you buy Aknvas?
Aknvas is sold online through its own site and at retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, FWRD and Intermix.