- These were the fashion highlights from Denmark.
Copenhagen takes center stage in the fashion world this week, as the Fashion Week took place from August 5th to 8th. Various brands put on impressive shows to showcase their Spring/Summer 2025 collections. People from all over the world traveled to witness the fashion highlights of the Danish capital.
What makes the Copenhagen Fashion Week unique?
The main organizer of the Copenhagen Fashion Week is Cecilie Thorsmark, who aims to reach a broader audience. Another important aspect for her is to convey the message that fashion weeks, and the fashion industry as a whole, are not just about glamour, shows, influence, and front-row culture, but about a complete and diverse range of aesthetic and conversational offerings. Overall, sustainability is a key focus at the Fashion Week in the Danish capital.
Radiant floral colors and ruffles
The first day brought several fashion highlights, with OpéraSport making a fitting opening. The show took place in the Opera Park, with the sunny, waterfront location enhancing the collection.
Timeless yet modern clothing that struck a perfect balance between everyday wear and extravagance was presented. Radiant floral colors were combined with creative prints. Feminine leather accessories like floral belts or cowboy boots added a touch of elegance to the outfits.
Ruffles were also a prominent theme in the new collections, appearing not only on bags but also on many clothing pieces.
Knitwear reimagined
The brand A. Roege Hove has perfected and revolutionized traditional knitwear through innovative knitting techniques. Designer Røge Hove maintains her predominantly black and white color palette but accents some pieces with the new trend color "brat"-green, adding a surprising touch of variety to the collection.
The new line also stands out due to sophisticated cuts and a mix of materials, offering additional diversity.
Fashion with poetry
One collection that stood out was that of Icelandic designer Sól Hansdóttir. As she revealed in an interview with Vogue, she starts her collections with words. For the Spring/Summer collection, she felt particularly inspired by Ásta Fannes' evocative poem "Riger & Sugardusk". Under the title "Stimulation Swan", the brand presented its collection in a captivating blend of fashion and art. The clothing centers around a sense of movement and fluidity, often combining earthy tones with deep blue accents. Alongside structured silhouettes, the new collection also features increasingly flowing and organic forms like voluminous skirts.
Evolution over revolution
A collection that perfectly embodied the classic and timeless Scandi-style was that of designer Frederik Berner Kühl. His mantra, according to Vogue, is "evolution over revolution". He focuses on menswear, aiming to innovate it in interesting ways.
For his show on the second day of Fashion Week, he opted for a simple color palette with many black and cream-colored designs. The standout feature was the carefully chosen details, such as reversely placed zippers.
Office and sports combined
The Baum und Pferdegarten brand transformed the athletics track of Østerbro Stadium into a catwalk for their show. The Olympic Summer Games inspired their "Office Olympics" collection, with pieces seamlessly blending into athletic dimensions: football-inspired tops, aerodynamic tracksuits, and sports socks - all with a touch of elegance.
The collection also demonstrated that the so-called onion-layer look is still popular and especially trendy. Tank tops are worn over shirts and blouses, creating a stylish contrast.
The Commission has played a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of the Copenhagen Fashion Week, providing necessary funds and resources to help expand its reach and impact. Another important aspect that the Commission has focused on is ensuring that the Fashion Week upholds sustainable practices and promotes ethical fashion, aligning with global efforts to reduce environmental impact in the industry.
