About LAKOR
Our three-masted schooner
The three masts that propel our ship forwards are Creativity, Responsibility and Æxplore. They stand at the center of all our ventures and helps us to handle the perfect brainstorm.
Creativity
The fascinating creative universe seen in LAKORs designs are made by designer Lasse Kornum. As the creative catalyst he finds inspiration in Danish culture and lets his fantasy run free through pencil and paper.
Responsibility
Though there has been great progress with the growing focus on sustainability, many still mainly focus on the manufacturing processes. We believe it is equally important to consider other aspects of selling clothes too such as the lifecycle of our products: What is the lifespan of our products? Which fabrics are used for our products and what happens with them when the customer no longer wears it?
Æxplore
"Æxplore" is our Danish take on the curiosity that drives us forward. In search for new materials, new designs and new adventures. It also perfectly captures how we want to embark on new adventures without forgetting our Danish heritage. – A combination you will often find in our designs.
The story of LAKOR
2024: Best Clothing Store in Town
We are happy and humbled to be celebrated as the best clothing store in Aarhus by Aarhus Stiftstidende. We have the BEST customers!
2024: Best Clothing Store in Town
We are happy and humbled to be celebrated as the best clothing store in Aarhus by Aarhus Stiftstidende. We have the BEST customers!
2024: Head office with a view
We are running out of space in our old office: new employees have come on board, and the dream of a better view wins.
In late summer, LAKOR moves downtown Aarhus and to Marselisborg Marina amidst sailboats and seagulls. Now the inspiration flows directly through our windows with a view to sunrises and winter bathers.
2024: Head office with a view
We are running out of space in our old office: new employees have come on board, and the dream of a better view wins.
In late summer, LAKOR moves downtown Aarhus and to Marselisborg Marina amidst sailboats and seagulls. Now the inspiration flows directly through our windows with a view to sunrises and winter bathers.
2023: LAKOR Shop Aalborg
On a beautiful October Friday, LAKOR opens the third store, this time in Aalborg – the Paris of the North!
We are proud to bring licorice pipes, coffee and sailor stories to even more people in Denmark!
2023: LAKOR Shop Aalborg
On a beautiful October Friday, LAKOR opens the third store, this time in Aalborg – the Paris of the North!
We are proud to bring licorice pipes, coffee and sailor stories to even more people in Denmark!
2023: A big donation to grieving children
May 26, 2023 is the day where LAKOR hands over a donation of 36.000 EUR to the Danish organization Børn, Unge og Sorg (Children, Youth and Grief).
The donation comes from the sale of an iconic T-shirt celebrating Danish cycling.
2023: A big donation to grieving children
May 26, 2023 is the day where LAKOR hands over a donation of 36.000 EUR to the Danish organization Børn, Unge og Sorg (Children, Youth and Grief).
The donation comes from the sale of an iconic T-shirt celebrating Danish cycling.
2022: A bigger Warehouse
With increasingly larger collections and a designer who never cease to make new designs, LAKOR is moving into a much larger warehouse.
There is room to fish clothes off the shelves, send out orders - and eat liquorice pipes during the break.
2022: A bigger Warehouse
With increasingly larger collections and a designer who never cease to make new designs, LAKOR is moving into a much larger warehouse.
There is room to fish clothes off the shelves, send out orders - and eat liquorice pipes during the break.
2022: Famous adventurers onboard
LAKORs crew is joined by famous Danish adventurers Emil and Theis Beha Erichsen who will help set a new course for the Danish vessel.
2022: Famous adventurers onboard
LAKORs crew is joined by famous Danish adventurers Emil and Theis Beha Erichsen who will help set a new course for the Danish vessel.
2021: 10 years at sea
10 years has passed since our first t-shirts saw the light of day. Time flies when you're having fun! Now the crew counts 14 brave sailors across our main office, our own warehouse and two incredible flagship stores.
The journey had resulted in great friendships, unique designs brought to life and a lot of mandatory mistakes. But the ideas hasn't stopped flowing yet and we are certain that the first decade was only the first chapter of a story about a group of landlubbers setting sails in unknown seas.
2021: 10 years at sea
10 years has passed since our first t-shirts saw the light of day. Time flies when you're having fun! Now the crew counts 14 brave sailors across our main office, our own warehouse and two incredible flagship stores.
The journey had resulted in great friendships, unique designs brought to life and a lot of mandatory mistakes. But the ideas hasn't stopped flowing yet and we are certain that the first decade was only the first chapter of a story about a group of landlubbers setting sails in unknown seas.
2021: Seatrees
LAKOR partners up with Eden Reforestation Project to support their mission of improving the life of locals and improving biodiversity by planting mangrove trees in Madagascar.
LAKOR commits to plant a tree for each sold product. The goal is to plant 1 million trees by 2026.
2021: Seatrees
LAKOR partners up with Eden Reforestation Project to support their mission of improving the life of locals and improving biodiversity by planting mangrove trees in Madagascar.
LAKOR commits to plant a tree for each sold product. The goal is to plant 1 million trees by 2026.
2020: LAKOR x Havana
LAKOR presents a collection with explorers - and brothers - Emil and Theis Midé Erichsen. The collaboration is an exploration of new fabrics and extending product life.
The graphical details of the products are inspired by their adventures in Polynesia and the tattoo they acquired from the locals.
2020: LAKOR x Havana
LAKOR presents a collection with explorers - and brothers - Emil and Theis Midé Erichsen. The collaboration is an exploration of new fabrics and extending product life.
The graphical details of the products are inspired by their adventures in Polynesia and the tattoo they acquired from the locals.
2019: Jørgen Leth
An unforgettable collaboration, with an idol for any Danish cycling enthusiast.
He is the sound of summer. The Eddie Merckx of voices. The human incarnation of Alpe d'Huez. The magnum of mountain peaks. He is the water carrier. He is the captain. He is the race.
2019: Jørgen Leth
An unforgettable collaboration, with an idol for any Danish cycling enthusiast.
He is the sound of summer. The Eddie Merckx of voices. The human incarnation of Alpe d'Huez. The magnum of mountain peaks. He is the water carrier. He is the captain. He is the race.
2018: LAKOR Shop Copenhagen
Two years after opening the store in LAKORs hometown, it was finally time to bring some west coast into the Danish capital.
The store is richly decorated with driftwood, a rowboat along with magical portholes showing silent seagulls on clear blue skies.
2018: LAKOR Shop Copenhagen
Two years after opening the store in LAKORs hometown, it was finally time to bring some west coast into the Danish capital.
The store is richly decorated with driftwood, a rowboat along with magical portholes showing silent seagulls on clear blue skies.
2017: Lints x LAKOR
We met the Copenhagen street artist Lints one summer at the Danish west coast.
Besides being a gifted artist he happens to be great company. The good vibes turned into sweet music, and a collaboration around whales and birds was created.
To this day Lints still helps out a lot - for example he painted most of the water color illustrations you will find on the website.
2017: Lints x LAKOR
We met the Copenhagen street artist Lints one summer at the Danish west coast.
Besides being a gifted artist he happens to be great company. The good vibes turned into sweet music, and a collaboration around whales and birds was created.
To this day Lints still helps out a lot - for example he painted most of the water color illustrations you will find on the website.
2017: Salling Fashion Award
Lasse and Jeppe just came to enjoy the show and get some free snacks and beer.
So when LAKOR won the main prize of the award show, they were as confused as the birds and whales on their shirts.
They celebrated with an improvised speech and drinks on the nearest bar. And in case you were wondering as well: No - you cannot pay with giant cardboard checks in bars. Which is probably a good thing.
2017: Salling Fashion Award
Lasse and Jeppe just came to enjoy the show and get some free snacks and beer.
So when LAKOR won the main prize of the award show, they were as confused as the birds and whales on their shirts.
They celebrated with an improvised speech and drinks on the nearest bar. And in case you were wondering as well: No - you cannot pay with giant cardboard checks in bars. Which is probably a good thing.
2017: Upcycling our used clothing
To give the products an even longer lifespan, LAKOR introduces a deposit system on its products.
When you return a piece of LAKOR clothing to one of our stores, you receive a gift card for each product, which you can use towards your next purchase at LAKOR.
2017: Upcycling our used clothing
To give the products an even longer lifespan, LAKOR introduces a deposit system on its products.
When you return a piece of LAKOR clothing to one of our stores, you receive a gift card for each product, which you can use towards your next purchase at LAKOR.
2016: LAKOR Shop Aarhus
February 2016 is a milestone for LAKOR, as another friend, Rasmus joins the company to open the flagship store in Denmarks second largest city.
The decor is a stark contrast to the popular Danish minimalism. Besides the latest clothing from LAKOR, customers can buy anything from old pipes to knitted seagulls, exotic beers and local alcohols.
2016: LAKOR Shop Aarhus
February 2016 is a milestone for LAKOR, as another friend, Rasmus joins the company to open the flagship store in Denmarks second largest city.
The decor is a stark contrast to the popular Danish minimalism. Besides the latest clothing from LAKOR, customers can buy anything from old pipes to knitted seagulls, exotic beers and local alcohols.
2015: LAKOR Pibe Masters
Three years in a row, LAKOR hosts the Cold Hawaii event of official Danish Surf Tour.
Every time a legendary weekend with good waves, great vibes and a huge party in "Stalden" (The Barn) for both surfers, spectators and curious local fishermen.
2015: LAKOR Pibe Masters
Three years in a row, LAKOR hosts the Cold Hawaii event of official Danish Surf Tour.
Every time a legendary weekend with good waves, great vibes and a huge party in "Stalden" (The Barn) for both surfers, spectators and curious local fishermen.
2015: Northside
LAKOR is invited to create a large chill area at the Danish festival Northside. The chosen theme is a tribute to Coastal Denmark.
Guests have the opportunity to hang out in a massive wooden ship, play flatfish table tennis or play in sandboxes.
LAKOR's character 'The Shipster' is also present as a life-size wooden figure. He ended up spending the night with one of the female festival-goers, but that's a whole different story!
2015: Northside
LAKOR is invited to create a large chill area at the Danish festival Northside. The chosen theme is a tribute to Coastal Denmark.
Guests have the opportunity to hang out in a massive wooden ship, play flatfish table tennis or play in sandboxes.
LAKOR's character 'The Shipster' is also present as a life-size wooden figure. He ended up spending the night with one of the female festival-goers, but that's a whole different story!
2014: Skanderborg Festival
For several years, LAKOR designs and produces merchandise for Denmark's most beautiful festival. It's a festive occasion where, among other things, the collection's YES cap spread good vibes throughout the festival.
LAKOR also has a booth at the festival. The first year, hours were spent building a wooden sales hut in pouring rain. Other years, dams and moats are constructed to save products from sudden floods. Life in the woods is beautiful but on nature's terms.
2014: Skanderborg Festival
For several years, LAKOR designs and produces merchandise for Denmark's most beautiful festival. It's a festive occasion where, among other things, the collection's YES cap spread good vibes throughout the festival.
LAKOR also has a booth at the festival. The first year, hours were spent building a wooden sales hut in pouring rain. Other years, dams and moats are constructed to save products from sudden floods. Life in the woods is beautiful but on nature's terms.
2014: The Liquorice Pipe
LAKOR launches a collection with the legendary Danish candy company Skipper's Pipes.
Many products from the collaboration are still LAKOR classics, and you might just get a taste of the pipes if you visit a LAKOR shop or purchase online.
2014: The Liquorice Pipe
LAKOR launches a collection with the legendary Danish candy company Skipper's Pipes.
Many products from the collaboration are still LAKOR classics, and you might just get a taste of the pipes if you visit a LAKOR shop or purchase online.
2014: Westwind Klitmøller
One of the first big breakthroughs happens when LAKOR starts designing and manufacturing collections for the infamous Westwind surfshop in Klitmøller at the Danish west coast.
The designs combine nostalgia of the Danish fisherman culture with the modern surf culture. This hasn't been seen before, and the style quickly catches on.
The collaboration continues with new designs every season and if you visit a Westwind store you will find plenty of LAKOR products as well.
2014: Westwind Klitmøller
One of the first big breakthroughs happens when LAKOR starts designing and manufacturing collections for the infamous Westwind surfshop in Klitmøller at the Danish west coast.
The designs combine nostalgia of the Danish fisherman culture with the modern surf culture. This hasn't been seen before, and the style quickly catches on.
The collaboration continues with new designs every season and if you visit a Westwind store you will find plenty of LAKOR products as well.
2013: Arty Farty Party
LAKOR hosts a pop-up event with upcoming art, live music, and live tattoo. The walls are filled with local art pieces from Thomas Krahn, Petter Smedsmo, and many others.
2013: Arty Farty Party
LAKOR hosts a pop-up event with upcoming art, live music, and live tattoo. The walls are filled with local art pieces from Thomas Krahn, Petter Smedsmo, and many others.
2012: A Pointing Pipe
A new era begins with the T-shirts "No Argument Beats A Pointing Pipe", which puts nostalgia into modern context.
Customers later chooses this as the most influential design at LAKORs 10-year anniversary.
2012: A Pointing Pipe
A new era begins with the T-shirts "No Argument Beats A Pointing Pipe", which puts nostalgia into modern context.
Customers later chooses this as the most influential design at LAKORs 10-year anniversary.
2011: The First Collection
Ambitions are sky high but practical experiences are in short supply. The first collection ends up a mix of many different ideas and had its challenges.
This doesn't stop LAKOR from throwing a legendary Give Back Party to celebrate the launch of the first Danish surf and snow brand with friends and supporters.
Shortly after a collaboration is formed with Hummel - the Danish Clothing Company - giving a lift to both competences and concept.
2011: The First Collection
Ambitions are sky high but practical experiences are in short supply. The first collection ends up a mix of many different ideas and had its challenges.
This doesn't stop LAKOR from throwing a legendary Give Back Party to celebrate the launch of the first Danish surf and snow brand with friends and supporters.
Shortly after a collaboration is formed with Hummel - the Danish Clothing Company - giving a lift to both competences and concept.
2009: Forming the company
After a few years with growing interest and larger collections, it is time to invite more people aboard.
Of all places, the alliance is formed on a nightly drive from a surfcamp in Spain towards the Swiss Alps. Lasse has selected two good friends Kasper and Jesper to help take the project to the next level.
Small talk and big dreams ends up lighting the spark, that later turned into the company LAKOR ApS.
2009: Forming the company
After a few years with growing interest and larger collections, it is time to invite more people aboard.
Of all places, the alliance is formed on a nightly drive from a surfcamp in Spain towards the Swiss Alps. Lasse has selected two good friends Kasper and Jesper to help take the project to the next level.
Small talk and big dreams ends up lighting the spark, that later turned into the company LAKOR ApS.
2006: Doodles
In his childhood years, Lasse Kornum draws a lot. His pencil seems to have a life of its own, creating everything from cartoons to children's books, and eventually graphical designs inspired by surfing.
The latter opens an exciting universe, which his friends encourage him to print on t-shirts. He does, and the first batch is quickly sold.
In the design Lasse writes "LAKOR" - his username to the schools computers. A combination of his first and last name.
2006: Doodles
In his childhood years, Lasse Kornum draws a lot. His pencil seems to have a life of its own, creating everything from cartoons to children's books, and eventually graphical designs inspired by surfing.
The latter opens an exciting universe, which his friends encourage him to print on t-shirts. He does, and the first batch is quickly sold.
In the design Lasse writes "LAKOR" - his username to the schools computers. A combination of his first and last name.