Launched in 2017, ARKET is a modern Nordic design and lifestyle destination featuring collections for women, men, children, and the home, along with a seasonal vegetarian café and coffee shop. Inspired by simplicity, nature, and the aesthetics of slow living, our ambition is to present a contemporary marketplace offering a diverse range of garments, objects, and food, all carefully made and artfully curated for a more beautiful everyday life.
A more beautiful everyday life
The concept of everyday beauty significantly influenced the Nordic modernist movement in the mid-20th century and served as a cornerstone for the development of the ARKET brand. Coined in 1919 by Swedish art historian Gregor Paulsson, the slogan "More beautiful everyday goods" captured a new, democratic approach aimed at bridging the fields of art, handicrafts, and utilitarian design to create affordable, accessible items for daily life.
Long-lasting design
We believe that the foundation of sustainability in the retail world should be a focus on longevity and purposeful design. Our aim is to provide a curated selection of garments and goods that are not only beautifully designed and visually inspiring but also have a clear function and meaning in our everyday lives.
Our stores
A modern-day market is how we envision the brand: an inspiring destination with a broad, edited assortment for the entire family, along with a seasonal Nordic café under one roof, representing a slower-paced retail experience with room to breathe.
ARKET CAFÉ
Dedicated to elevating the concept of everyday food, our vegetarian cafés are local hideaways located inside most ARKET stores. Emphasising seasonality and natural ingredients, the menus offer a carefully composed selection of dishes, sweet treats and speciality coffee.
Careers
Our design studio and head office are located on Södermalm in Stockholm, Sweden. As a brand and employer, we want to reflect and celebrate the diversity of the world we operate in. Our global outreach is a great responsibility that motivates us to constantly challenge ourselves, stay curious, and grow.
Material library
Our design philosophy focuses on longevity, functionality, and purpose. We aim to offer a curated selection of garments and goods that are crafted to outlast short-lived trends and eventually be passed on to others.