The Story of Malene Grotrian Design Inc.

From the age of six, Malene’s dream to become a fashion designer was crystal clear. Growing up as the only girl with two brothers in Jutland, Denmark, Malene gravitated toward feminine design from an early age. She followed her passion to fashion design school and, in 2004, Malene graduated from Teko Centre Denmark. After furthering her design and fine art studies in Italy, Malene re-located to Canada. For the next four years, Malene worked with leading Canadian designers honing her craft and appreciation for tailored women’s wear that truly embraced and flattered the female form. It was during this time that she discovered her signature bustier. It soon became a sought-after item which lead to the inception of the Malene Grotrian Design label, fulfilling Malene’s childhood dream.

In December 2008, Malene opened the doors to her atelier boutique in the historic Dominion Building in Gastown, Vancouver. The studio boutique has quickly become a fashion oasis for clients, experiencing the true essence of the Malene Grotrian brand – creating inner confidence and beauty in women by embracing every shape, size and style. Collections are inspired by a timeless, unique, European influence and focus on versatility within each piece. All designs are sophisticated and created with femininity, unexpected detail, and elegance in mind and each garment is manufactured locally in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Click here to watch a personal interview with Malene Grotrian