Bruuns Bazaar
Denmark
Bruuns Bazaar is a Danish fashion company founded in 1994 by the brothers Bjørn and Teis Bruun. It presented its first collection in 1995 and became the first Danish brand admitted to the official showlist of the French fashion industry.
| Founded | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Bjørn Bruun and Teis Bruun |
| Country | Denmark |
| First collection | 1995 |
| Trademark owner since 2016 | Hanssen Brands A/S |
What is Bruuns Bazaar?
Bruuns Bazaar is a Danish fashion company, founded in 1994 by the brothers Bjørn Bruun (born 1964) and Teis Bruun (born 1969), according to the Danish encyclopaedia Lex.
History
- 1995: the first collection was presented, described as simple but norm-breaking.
- 1999: Bruuns Bazaar became the first Danish brand admitted to the official showlist of the French fashion industry.
- 2000: chief designer Suzanne Rützou left, and Bjørn Bruun has designed the collections since then.
- 2016: the company went bankrupt, and the Bruuns Bazaar and BZR trademarks were acquired by Hanssen Brands A/S.
Current status
Lex lists Bruuns Bazaar A/S as an active Danish company with Thomas Bæch as chief executive, Brian Christensen as chairman and Danish Fashion ApS as owner. The company's 2025 annual figures are reported in the entry, but they are not repeated here.
Why it matters
The brand is an early example of a Danish label that gained international recognition on the Paris calendar in the late 1990s, and its trademarks have continued under new ownership since 2016.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Bruuns Bazaar?
The brothers Bjørn Bruun and Teis Bruun founded Bruuns Bazaar in 1994.
Where is Bruuns Bazaar from?
Bruuns Bazaar is a Danish fashion company.