Every Faroese man owns a skipper’s sweater — including Guðrun Ludvig’s father. What was once simple workwear inspired Vón, a modern reinterpretation of a Faroese classic.

By simplifying the design and highlighting the star motif, Vón became lighter, closer-fitting, and distinctly feminine — transforming the skipper’s sweater into an icon.

When The Killing aired in 2007, Sarah Lund wore Vón in every season. Actress Sofie Gråbøl said it gave her confidence — she felt authentic, bold, and independent, breaking the old detective stereotype.