14 October 2026International edition
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14 October 2026
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PBO

PBO Group · Denmark

PBO, short for Philosophy Blues Original, is a Danish fashion brand founded by Mogens Jørgensen in 1994. It makes classic, elegant menswear and womenswear, with a particular focus on well-fitting suits and shirts.

Facts
Founded1994
FounderMogens Jørgensen
GroupPBO Group
Womenswear added1996
Known forSuits and shirts
Websitepbo.dk
Segment
Premium
Categories
MenswearWomenswear
Sales channels
Own storesWholesaleE-commerce

What is PBO?

PBO, which stands for Philosophy Blues Original, is a Danish clothing brand and the namesake label of PBO Group. The group was founded in 1994 by Mogens Jørgensen and also includes the brands Rue de Femme and Julie Fagerholt Heartmade.

History

PBO started out as a menswear brand. A womenswear line followed in 1996, turning the label into a dual-gender collection while keeping tailoring at its centre. Over time the group added further labels, so that PBO now sits alongside Rue de Femme and Julie Fagerholt Heartmade in a small Danish fashion portfolio.

Products and positioning

The brand is known for classic, elegant clothing for men and women, especially:

  • Well-fitting suits
  • Shirts
  • Tailored separates for work and occasion

Its positioning sits in the Scandinavian premium segment, with an emphasis on fit and understated design rather than seasonal trends.

Why it matters

PBO is an example of a Danish multi-brand fashion group grown around a core tailoring label, with sister brands extending the portfolio into further womenswear niches.

Frequently asked questions

What does PBO stand for?

PBO stands for Philosophy Blues Original, a Danish fashion brand and the namesake of PBO Group.

Who founded PBO?

PBO Group was founded in 1994 by Mogens Jørgensen.

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