"Inspired by women that dress for themselves and create their own identity"
Brigitte Raben Olrick is the woman behind Rabens Saloner. Most of the collections she creates on her many journeys to exotic and hidden places in the East, as she strives to find small artisans to help bring her collections to life.
“I love the creative process. I started travelling in Asia, met a lot of artisans and started buying different things. I sold them from the back of my car – I knew a lot of buyers as I’ve been involved in the fashion industry for years, and then it just slowly evolved to where it is today,” Birgitte Raben Olrik explains.
“I like women that dress for themselves and create their own identity. Personality is important, but you have to dress accordingly. I design for women like that –women with a strong sense of personality. And I want you to feel good in my clothes.”
When you carry a garment from Rabens Saloner, you stand out. If not by the design, then by the luxurious fabrics, that are often handmade and hand-dyed by small artisans in Asia. It’s an ever-developing journey for Birgitte to find and work with new, exciting people that help create her universe.
“They are so good at the craftsmanship. Their sense of colour is amazing and absolutely unique. When I work with colours, I’ll work with a range of nuances –but the artisans create the most wonderful combinations and tones,” Raben Olrik states.
Asia has been a fascination and love of hers for years – and it’s likely to continue to be so.
“I like the process of East meeting West in Rabens Saloner. It’s important for me to incorporate that in everything. Everything in the West is much more neat, the lines are cleaner. I want to create something new from that, by combining it with the otherworldly and utterly fascinating universe of something very different – my love for Asia.”




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I was told that you will be getting the navy Balou Blanket coat by Rabens Saloner. Would you be able to let me know when it comes in please?
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Deborah
Hi Deborah. Thanks for your enquiry. We have ordered the Rabens Saloner Balou Blanket Coat but it hasn’t been delivered yet. I will find out when it’s due to arrive in store and let you know as soon as possible. Many thanks. Louisa
Hi Louisa – just checking if the Rabens Saloner Balou Blanket coat is in yet and what is the price please? Many thanks
Deborah
Hi Deborah, We have just received the invoice for the coat which means it’s on it’s way! The price is £340. Please let me know if you would like us to put one on on side for you to try. Many Thanks, Louisa@canopy