Trailblazing Danish designer Stine Goyahas upped the ante for contemporaryfashion of the North. Here, in conversa-tion with Odalisque, we dissect the pastand the present of the vibrant forerunner.

Dopamine dressing is buzzy, of the moment term gaining notable momentum in the ever-changing fashion landscape. The primary purpose spells well-being, presented through lively hues and bustling garments, in an ode to elevate one’s mood. Remarkably, its predecessor was brought up surrounded by zeitgeist muted Scandinavian minimalism. “Stine Goya first saw daylight because I wanted the distinction,” ponders Goya herself. “It was a conscious decision to challenge the fundamentally rooted fashion repertoire of the region.

”Born in tranquil Taarbæk, Goya’s childhood years bathed in Northern ease, with proximity to both flourishing greens and the sea. “When I turned 16, I really wanted to explore.” In Goya’s case, exploration translated into an undaunted year in Honduras, slowly shaping the foundation of a more eclectic agenda. “The cultural switch-up made me grow quickly. I had to take care of myself, continuously making responsible choices. It shaped my present day self.

”For Goya, the connection between fashion and curiosity is core. Starting as dress-up in her mother’s wardrobe to then crafting her first dress aged 9, an undeniable passion for the craftsmanship has always been there. “My vision has never changed. I wanted to design for myself while establishing a brand.”