Copenhagen Fashion Week has firmly made a name for itself over the past two decades,  pushing Nordic style to the forefront of the fashion conversation. While recognized for its relaxed, ‘not so serious’, comfort-first approach to dressing, what really sets it apart is its commitment to catalyzing change. The city’s sustainability requirement for participating brands quite literally shook the fashion industry and sparked a broader conversation.

Additionally, this needed framework has had a domino effect, prompting other fashion organizations, such as the British Fashion Council and Amsterdam Fashion Week, to adopt similar eligibility criteria.

But aside from these elements, the talent emerging here is equally noteworthy. Let’s take a closer look at some of the talents that caught our eye this season, further cementing the city’s position as the fifth fashion capital.

Henrik Vibskov

Photos by James-Cochrane, courtesty of Henrik Vibskov.

In a show titled Frog Cary Frog, the frog symbolizes transformation and independence, unfolding through an earthy, richly textured palette. Actress Linnea Berthelsen, known for her role in the new season of Stranger Things, opened the show, leading a visual dialogue on metamorphosis.

Rave Review

Photos courtesy of Rave Review.

This Stockholm-based brand showcased a collection anchored in the art of play. Drawing from the contradictory feelings of girlhood, the designs reference children’s clothing and baby doll attire, featuring A-line silhouettes, adjustable waistbands, and buttons or ties that enable the fit to be customized to suit the wearer’s body.

Forza Collective

Photos by James-Cochrane, courtesty of Forza Collective.

Collars were the star of the show. The closing look, in particular, featured a pleated baroque collar with ruffles in a gorgeous deep sky-blue shade. Finished with raw edges, this detail, also seen in skirts, highlights the show’s inspiration: the ongoing interplay of structure and softness.

Bonnetje

Photos by Kresten Julian Sommer, courtesy of Bonnetje.

This Copenhagen-based brand takes old suits, cuts them up, and reassembles the pieces into new silhouettes—the true definition of repurposed fashion. In this reimagined image, the suit is presented as a starting point—a structure rich in history and authority that beautifully carries traces of its previous lives.

Feature image by James-Cochrane, courtesty of Henrik Vibskov.