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Skagen

Named for Skagen, a Jutland peninsula and Denmark’s northernmost town, Skagen Designs Ltd.’s stated corporate aim is to present honest, simple, purposeful designs and thus share Danish ideals globally. Its product lines include its signature founding line of watches, and further lines of handbags, jewelry, and other durable personal goods. Skagen Designs Ltd. was purchased in 2012 by Fossil, for stock and cash in transaction totaling approximately US $237M, and it continues to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under its parent, continuing the traditional brand name Skagen Denmark.

Founded in 1989.