Based in Milan, made in Italy, inspired by the forest landscape of Sweden,

Malin Franke is a knitwear and clothing brand, lovingly designed to embrace longevity, quality and craftsmanship.

The craftsmanship that is central to my designs is complemented by a respect for and a thoughtful use of the raw materials from which they are made.

In an age of “everything and now” in which we are encouraged to purchase more and more “stuff”, and then to discard these objects as soon as the instant gratification of a new purchase fades, my focus is upon designs that utilize time–honoured artisanal production techniques rather than mass production facilities contributing to the environmental degradation of our planet…that recognize the importance of the judicious use of raw materials rather than the wasteful exploitation of necessarily limited natural resources…and that carry a timeless appeal and meticulous attention to detail that ensures their beauty and utility for years rather than their consignment to the landfills and junk heaps that litter our surroundings.

My knitted garments are produced in Italy with fine yarns from the country’s renowned spinning mills. The knitwear collection covers all seasons. The autumn and winter season collection is based around cashmere wool and the spring summer season collection is based around cotton, linen, silk and viscose.
The stand-out aspect of each garment lies in their respective elegant flourishes. These complex details are made possible through meticulous artisanal processes, which starts with the techniques in how the yarns are treated and continues through to their hand-made construction.