In the year of 2000, in a very dark part of Copenhagen, in a small private apartment, at a fragile kitchen table, the charming story of Octopus started. The stylish accessories with a touch of rock and roll created by the hands of Maria Fodeh Christensen were meant to be a spare time hobby, since Maria and her husband Kenny Christensen were both involved in serious studies at the University of Copenhagen. But the unique and raw design of e.g. bags, belts and jewelleries made strong noise in the surroundings. Friends, family, rock stars and other celebrities were queuing up to acquire the precious items. It rapidly became obvious that the creative talent of Maria was outstanding and soon it was too late to let down the spare time project. Instead the studies were put aside and in 2005 Today, 12 years later Octopus has turned into a massive design- and business success and Octopus is a respected brand well known by most females in Denmark. The women seems to love the colourful and raw products and the characteristic leather bags are seen everywhere on the streets.