About ARKET
ARKET: A Modern-Day Market and Lifestyle Destination
ARKET is a contemporary brand that stands as a modern-day market offering essential products for men, women, children, and the home. It is a destination that embodies the essence of Nordic design and lifestyle, characterized by its commitment to simplicity, nature, and the aesthetics of slow living.
Collections and Offerings
- Women, Men, and Children: ARKET provides a wide range of collections that cater to women, men, and children, featuring garments that are carefully made with a focus on longevity and design.
- Homeware: The brand extends its design philosophy to homeware, offering objects that are both functional and beautiful.
- Vegetarian Café and Coffee Shop: Each season, ARKET enhances the shopping experience with a vegetarian café and coffee shop, promoting a lifestyle that values sustainability and well-being.
Design Philosophy
- Everyday Beauty: The concept of 'More beautiful everyday goods' drives ARKET's approach, reflecting a democratic aspiration to merge art, handicrafts, and utilitarian form.
- Nordic Modernism: Drawing from the Nordic modernist movement, ARKET's aesthetic is marked by clean lines, a neutral color palette, and materials inspired by the northern climate.
- Functionality and Durability: Functionality and longevity are the cornerstones of ARKET's design ethos, ensuring that each product is not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical for everyday use.
Sustainability and Community
- Materials and Suppliers: ARKET places special attention on sustainable practices, carefully selecting materials and suppliers that align with its mission.
- Design for Circularity: The brand designs with circularity in mind, guiding customers on how to care for products to extend their life cycle.
- Community Engagement: Through various initiatives, ARKET fosters a sense of community, sharing knowledge and promoting balance in the environment.
Global Presence
- Head Office: Located on Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden, ARKET's design studio and head office are the creative hubs where the brand's vision comes to life.
- Worldwide Reach: With a team of over 200 individuals globally, ARKET's presence spans across designers, chefs, architects, and more, all united in the mission to elevate the quality of everyday design.
For those interested in exploring ARKET's offerings, the brand provides an online shop and physical stores that reflect its design values and commitment to a more beautiful everyday life.