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Sia Arnika
Sia Arnika
Based in
Berlin, Germany
Seniority
More than 10 years experience
Age
37 years old
Gender
Female
Nationality
Denmark
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SIA ARNIKA in VOGUE
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About

SIA ARNIKA is a Danish, Berlin-based label built around the idea of “experimental normality”. Beginning with familiar garments, the brand subtly shifts texture, material and silhouette until they become slightly unfamiliar.

Shaped by Nordic restraint, dry humour and a strong focus on craftsmanship,

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and informed by Berlin’s energy, SIA ARNIKA explores opposing forces: minimalism and excess, utility and sensuality, the everyday and the unexpected. The result is clothing that feels both wearable and slightly off — finding beauty in the mundane.

https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/designer/sia-arnika

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Full Bio Events
SIA ARNIKA
SIA ARNIKA Sep. 2020 - Present
BERLIN, Germany

LAUNCHED SIA ARNIKA; BORN ON THE COUNTRYSIDE ISLANDS OF DENMARK.
BASED IN BERLIN.

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Designer, freelance/special projects
Sia Arnika Jan. 2018 - Present
Berlin, Germany


- Designer on personal and commissioned projects.

designer
Dumitrascu Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2018
Berlin, Germany

- Concept development, research, fittings, print design
- Setting up production cycle, running contact with suppliers/developers, distribution

Designer, Studio Manager, Production Manager
Ottolinger May. 2016 - Dec. 2017
Berlin, Germany

- Concept development, research, translating design briefs into garments, draping, fittings, print design, sourcing material
- Head of studio (5+ people); planning season schedule, meeting deadlines + assistance at NYFW and PFW
- Setting up production cycle, running contact with suppliers/developers

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, distribution

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Technical Assistant, Production Assistant
Yeezy May. 2016 - Dec. 2017
Berlin, Germany

- Via Ottolinger, I was involved with the production of 3 seasons; colour development, technical documentation, sampling

Scarpe
Junior Designer Nov. 2015 - May. 2016
Berlin, Germany

- Junior designer working on all aspects of the collection from design to production.
- Concept development, research, technical documentation

BA
ESMOD Sep. 2012 - Jul. 2015
Berlin, Germany

BA in Fashion Design and Pattern-Making/Draping

RTW intern
Eudon Choi Jun. 2014 - Sep. 2014
London, United Kingdom

- Right hand to the studio manager
- Assisting in pattern development, toiling, technical documentation and general studio duties + LFW assistance

Assistant
Søren Bach Dec. 2010 - Sep. 2013
Copenhagen, Denmark

- Right hand girl in all aspects; design, technique development, construction, communication + CFW assistance

Foundation course in Fashion Design
VERA School for Art and Design Sep. 2011 - Jul. 2012
Copenhagen, Denmark

Foundation course in Fashion Design

AP Degree
KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology Sep. 2008 - Jul. 2010
Copenhagen, Denmark

AP Degree in Design, Technology and Business

RTW intern
Louise Gray Jun. 2009 - Sep. 2009
London, United Kingdom

- All in studio work. In charges of the studio when Louise Gray was traveling.

- Textile development, screen-printing, embroidery, pattern making, sewing and making finished garments for SS10 + LFW assistance.

Industry sectors

Fashion

Skills

BOSS

Strong team player

Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment

Outstanding understanding of design and aesthetics on a high creative level

Effective, reliable and positive communication and interpersonal skills

Open minded, positive attitude and problem solving mind-set

design concept/research

Collection development

Sketching

Fittings

Garment Construction

Draping

Pattern making

Sewing

Textile understanding

Print Design

Production management

Technical Documentation

Organisation

Software skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel...)

Languages

Danish

Native language

English

Fluent

German

Basic knowledge

Types of contracts
Freelance / Missions
Part time
Collaboration
VOGUE RUNWAY
VOGUE RUNWAY by Mark Holgate
Feb. 2026

Overview of all SIA ARNIKA collections featured on Vogue Runway, documenting the brand’s development and recurring themes across seasons. The coverage highlights SIA ARNIKA’s approach to “experimental normality” — combining familiar garments with subtle shifts in texture, material and silhouette, bal

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ancing Nordic restraint with Berlin’s edge.

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VOGUE BUSINESS PROFILE
VOGUE BUSINESS by MALIHA SHOAIB
2025

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Berlin designer Sia Arnika is calling all Brats
THE FACE by Eni Subair
2024

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DANSK LOVES DIAGNOSTICS, A DIGITAL FASHION LINE BY SIA ARNIKA AND KRISTINA NAGEL
Dansk Magazine by Jeppe Ugelvig
Feb. 2019

Press_ Project: DIAGNOSTICS

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Jay Boogie: 'My generation will make history'
Sleek Magazine by By Will Furtado, Styling by Rachael Rodgers, Photography by George Nebieridze
Nov. 2016

Press_ Project: PRCH

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"What I see is what you get"
Artsy by Ulrich Lamsfuss
2016

Sia Arnica, 2016
Oil on canvas
11 4/5 × 13 4/5 in
30 × 35 cm

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die jungdesignerin sia arnika erklärt dir, warum marken zur ersatzreligion wurden
i-D by Alexandra Bondi de Antoni
Sep. 2015

Press_ Project: BA collection

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www.siaarnika.com

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