DYRBERG/KERN
DYRBERG/KERN is a Danish jewellery and watch brand founded in 1985 by Gitte Dyrberg and Henning Kern. Based in Copenhagen, it designs fashion jewellery, sterling silver jewellery and watches.
| Founded | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Gitte Dyrberg, Henning Kern |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Products | Fashion jewellery, silver jewellery, watches |
| Website | dyrbergkern.com |
What is DYRBERG/KERN?
DYRBERG/KERN is a privately held Danish jewellery company founded in 1985 by Gitte Dyrberg and Henning Kern. It is headquartered in Østerbro, Copenhagen. The company is privately held and has been run from the Danish capital since its early years as a design-led jewellery house.
Products and positioning
The company designs its jewellery and watches in-house, and the pieces are handmade. The offer is built around:
- Fashion jewellery released in Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collections
- Sterling silver jewellery, some with an 18 carat gold finish
- Watches
The seasonal rhythm of the fashion jewellery line follows the apparel calendar, positioning the brand between costume jewellery and fine jewellery in the accessible mid-market. Because both jewellery and watches are designed in-house, the brand keeps a consistent design language across its categories.
Distribution
DYRBERG/KERN is sold through retailers in several countries and online. Its sterling silver line has also been launched into travel retail.
Why it matters
DYRBERG/KERN is one of the established names in Scandinavian fashion jewellery, showing how a design-led accessories brand can work to a fashion season cadence and build international wholesale distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded DYRBERG/KERN?
DYRBERG/KERN was founded in 1985 by Gitte Dyrberg and Henning Kern.
Where is DYRBERG/KERN from?
It is a Danish brand headquartered in Østerbro, Copenhagen.