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V&A to spotlight Danish talent with Copenhagen Fashion Week

London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is collaborating with Copenhagen Fashion Week to showcase five emerging designers from Denmark as part of its V&A Fashion in Motion series, which brings catwalk shows to the public. In a statement, Copenhagen Fashion Week said the collaboration was part of a concerted focus on “strengthening its...

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Amsterdam Fashion Week adopts Copenhagen sustainability standards

Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) are joining forces via a new partnership that aims to "accelerate sustainable initiatives within the fashion industry, both in the Nordics and the Benelux," a press release has revealed. Summary • Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) are partnering to...

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Mandatory moving summer edition to August

Copenhagen trade show Mandatory is moving its summer edition to August, starting with the upcoming season to coincide with Copenhagen Fashion Week. The move to August 5 to 7 will allow the trade show to “strengthen the position and relevance for both brands and buyers,” complementing Copenhagen Fashion Week and aligning with the international...

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Danish clothing industry increases exports

Danish clothing suppliers were able to achieve a small increase in exports in 2024. This is according to the latest figures published by the industry association Dansk Mode & Textil (DM&T) on Monday at the start of Copenhagen Fashion Week. According to the figures, the industry's export turnover amounted to 40.9 billion Danish kroner (4.6...

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BFC to adopt Copenhagen Fashion Week's sustainability requirements

The British Fashion Council (BFC), which organises London Fashion Week, is collaborating with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) to accelerate the industry's sustainability actions across the Nordic and British fashion markets. In a statement, the BFC said it will be rolling out the Sustainability Requirements framework developed by CPHFW, where...

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CPHFW AW25 line up unveiled, Bonnetje to join Newtalent

While it feels like we have only just waved goodbye to another fashion week season, autumn/winter 2025 is already fast approaching, and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) is leading the charge, already releasing its line up for the upcoming edition. Set to take place January 27 to 31, 2025, CPHFW will welcome a roster of 36 brands that have been...

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CPHFW to host Paris Fashion Week showroom for Nordic brands

Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) will be bringing a selection of its Danish and Nordic brands to the French capital for a showroom to be held during Paris Fashion Week SS25. The move comes as part of Copenhagen’s efforts to support the economic growth of such names, providing them with an opportunity to educate themselves on the fashion industry...

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CPHFW SS25: Master students Royal Danish Academy present collections

The second school that participated in the August 2024 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) was the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, which presented its graduating master students. The 2024 graduating class of the fashion, clothing and textile master programme at the Danish institute presented their graduate collections which, according...

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SS25 trends: The key accessories from Copenhagen Fashion Week

From August 5 to August 9, Copenhagen Fashion Week unveiled the Spring/Summer 2025 collections from Scandinavian and international designers. FashionUnited recaps the most striking accessories. The bandana Worn on the head, around the neck, or on the wrist, the pointed bandana brightened a myriad of Danish shows this season. From left to right:...

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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25 key trends

Very often dubbed the “fifth fashion week” after New York, London, Paris and Milan, Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25 ran from Monday, August 5 to Friday, August 9, 2024 with 28 shows, 12 presentations and 84 events. As always, sustainability was a major theme. Designers continued to focus on eco-friendly materials, ethical production practices, and...

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SS25: Copenhagen Fashion Week between creativity, inclusion and commerce

Berlin Fashion Week may be keen to become the next London of fashion – a place that fosters and produces young creative talent – but Copenhagen also wants to have its say, and rightly so. Copenhagen Fashion Week has long since emerged from the shadow of the established Fashion Weeks and is also forging ahead with a role model function, as...

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Sporty coquette, teeny shorts and braided bows: Trends on the street of Copenhagen

Copenhagen Fashion Week is currently underway. The Danish event has become synonymous for the slew of trendy front rowers that, in increasing numbers, descend on the city for each season. The group is rife with ‘it’ girls that have helped define the fashion week as an industry staple in the way of street style, bringing forth what is currently...