Deadwood
Sweden
Deadwood is a Stockholm brand founded in 2012 by Carl Ollson and Felix von Bahder. It makes garments and accessories from upcycled leather and vegan cactus leather.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Carl Ollson and Felix von Bahder |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Materials | Upcycled leather, vegan cactus leather |
What is Deadwood?
Deadwood is a Swedish brand founded in 2012 in Stockholm by Carl Ollson and Felix von Bahder. It makes garments and accessories and is listed among the brands shown at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Materials
The brand works with upcycled leather and vegan cactus leather. Both are made from materials that would otherwise have gone to waste, which gives the label a clear focus on reuse within a leather-led product range.
Products and positioning
Deadwood's offer includes accessories such as ties and other items that are stocked by international online retailers, alongside leather-look garments. Its use of repurposed and plant-based leather sets out a design approach where the material itself is the starting point.
Copenhagen Fashion Week carries a brand page for Deadwood, and the retailer SSENSE lists its accessories, including ties, in the menswear section of its site.
Why it matters
Deadwood is a Swedish example of a label that built its identity on leather alternatives and reuse.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Deadwood from?
Deadwood is a Swedish brand based in Stockholm, founded in 2012.
What is Deadwood known for?
Deadwood is known for garments and accessories made from upcycled leather and vegan cactus leather.