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Helena Christensen

Butik Christensen & Sigersen

Danish model Helena Christensen and her friend Leif Sigersen, a floral designer, opened their shop in New York's West Village in 2005. Butik, the Danish spelling of boutique, combines Christensen's fashion sense with a vintage flair. The pair pick out their products from shops they visit around the world. Butik also has a workshop for the pair to design clothing —they launched a label in 2006 —and an area for floral designs.

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