Ann-Sofie Johansson Ann-Sofie Johansson Ann-Sofie Johansson is a Swedish fashion designer, known for being the Creative Advisor and former Head of Design for retailer H&M. Johansson grew up in Ronneby, an hour away from Stockholm, Sweden. As a youth, she shopped often at H&M, calling it the "heaven of fashion". After first thinking about becoming a veterinarian, Johansson instead pursued art science studies and archaeology at Gothenburg and Lund universities – it was then that she realized she wanted a career involving artistic creativity. She took some evening courses in design at the Anders Beckman's School in Stockholm. In 1987, after deciding
MetroCentre (shopping centre) designer outlets much similar to Westfield Shopping Centre's "The Village" mall. In August 2012, the first new retailer, 360 Champagne & Cocktails, opened its doors closely followed by Mamas & Papas and H&M Kids. Tessuti designer menswear opened in December 2012 followed by designer footwear retailer Daniel shoes. Many large retail chains are represented in the centre. It is anchored by 3 main department stores: Major fashion retailers include Next, Primark, Topshop/Topman, H&M, New Look, River Island, Zara, USC, All Saints, Laura Ashley, Karen Millen and JD Sports. Other major retailers include LEGO, Argos, Hotel Chocolat, HMV, W H Smith,