Refined by Bobbie Burns was founded 2006 on a picturesque Italian restaurant in London 2006 by the Swedish designer-duo Patrik Lakso & Henrik Standerth.
After a while they returned to Gothenburg to pursue new ways of expressing their passions. The irrepressible energy of the city´s music and fashion scene immediately became a source of inspiration spawning what is now Refined by BB.
Refined bands modern and endangered technologies to create alluringly footwear with a timeless yet relevant aesthetic. Combine that with inspiration from music like Roky Erickson, Patti Smith, The Kinks, Hepstars, and Iggy Pop and the Stooges.
Refined by BB are dedicated to highly skilled craftsmanship, sourcing the best manufacturers in the world. Every product is carefully crafted using the highest quality leathers and an uncompromising approach to production.
The launch of Refined by BB into stores in 2006 was met with almost immediate success, selling to some of Europes most prestigious boutiques. The brand is expanding very quickly, surrounded and endorsed by top business consultants and creative people in their field.
Today Refined by BB has an international reputation and is sold by premier fashion boutiques all around Europe.