June 18–20, 2025 | The Lab, Copenhagen

66°North at Other Circle

66°North at Other Circle

June 18–20, 2025 | The Lab, Copenhagen
At 66°North, we believe good design is built to last. This June at Other Circle in Copenhagen, we’re bringing the concept of "Úlpa", a jacket that has been passed down through generations, into a new conversation about circular
design with a unique installation.
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"In Iceland, everyone has an ÚLPA - a single jacket, that you keep for years, so whatever the weather - you are ready for anything. We want to take the concept of úlpa to the world and encourage a reevaluation of the role of clothes, replacing endless consumption with fewer garments that work harder for longer."

As we approach 100 years, we look forward through transformation as we explore the úlpa not just as outerwear, but as a symbol of circular thinking, a reflection of the values that have shaped our work from the very beginning.

Born in a place where nothing could go to waste, our approach has always been defined by resourcefulness. This mindset laid the foundation for our design philosophy long before words like "circularity" became part of the conversation.

In Iceland, where 66°North was founded, nothing could go to waste , every material was used, repaired, and repurposed out of necessity. That same mindset guides us today.

For the installation at Other Circle, we re-used faulty Dyngja jackets , pieces that didn’t meet our production standards but still carried the same strength and character. Instead of discarding them, we transformed them into a new form: a flowing white cape, originally created for Shygirl’s performance at the British Fashion Awards. 

It’s a reflection of the resourcefulness that has shaped us since 1926 , finding new purpose in what others might overlook.

Timeline

1926

Protective Clothing for Fishermen

1928

For Search and Rescue teams

1930

Workwear developed into
everyday wear

1951

Kids clothing

1972

Everyday wear developed into fashion

1980

Insulated Overall

1999

Expanded Production Network

2014

First Store opening outside
of Iceland in Copenhagen

2016

66°North starts working
with GORE-TEX

2022

First store opening in 
London on Regent street

2022

First Icelandic company
to receive B Corp™

2024

Store opening at
Copenhagen airport