Copenhagen Fashion Week

Countdown to AW25: Only five days until Copenhagen Fashion Week! Get ready to experience the best of Nordic creativity, expression, and design, highlighting leading industry brands, emerging talent, and the broader creative landscape.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to announce the continued partnership with Polestar Cars, who are inspired by the fashion world's principles of innovative material selection, as Official Car partner for the AW25 edition. Polestar will once again elevate the @cphfw guests' experience by providing safe and electric transportation throughout AW25. Additionally, Polestar will host the official CPHFW Talk Program in collaboration with Vogue Business in the Polestar Space. 
 This season, the fleet features Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 each showing innovation with conscious styling and performance: Polestar 3 – A sophisticated SUV for the electric era, offering exceptional performance with Dolby Atmos audio, wireless charging, and a spacious, minimalist cabin.
 Polestar 4 – A transformative SUV coup with no rear window for enhanced aerodynamics, and innovative materials, ensuring both comfort and performance.

The official AW25 talk program, supported by Vogue Business, makes up a vital element of the official schedule each season, representing an opportunity to dig deeper into wider issues facing fashion. For AW25, Copenhagen Fashion Week has invited industry leaders and creatives to discuss a wide range of topics and issues within the industry.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ The Future of Inclusive Design: Challenges and Opportunities in Adaptive Fashion 28 January / 14:00–14:45 CET / Polestar, Kristen Bernikows Gade 3, Copenhagen A discussion on the expansion of adaptive wear in fashion, through insights, strategies, and leading solutions. This talk will be a two part series, connecting the AW25 and SS26 edition, with part one exploring the challenges and avenues for change, and part two looking to case studies of brands leading in designing for positive impact and pioneers in this field. ⁠ Moderator: Claudia Rose Walder, Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Able Zine Speakers: Jemma Garner, Team Lead Product D&I Strategy, Zalando; Victoria Hjulmand, Model; Louise Linderoth, Adaptive Designer & Entrepreneur ⁠ The talk is open to all and free of charge. Find out more about the talk: https://lnkd.in/dQK6CEyX

Following the announcement that the British Fashion Council will adopt Copenhagen Fashion Week's Sustainability Requirements, Copenhagen Fashion Week received strong global support from the press in anticipation for the upcoming season. A big thank you goes out to Vogue Business, Harper's Bazaar, Elle UK, Marie Claire, WWD, Drapers, Fashion United, Fashion Forum, and many others for their coverage. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dkXT66ds

Copenhagen Fashion Week is thrilled to continue its partnership with the Wessel& Vett Fashion Prize as a Strategic Partner. Formerly known as the Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize, the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize honors the talent and expertise of Danish fashion designers and brands. Established in 2012 by the Wessel & Vett Foundation, the prize reflects the foundation’s core values of entrepreneurship and fashion innovation. It serves as a tribute to the legacy of Magasin du Nord, a historic fashion institution, and to the commitment of the foundation’s board members, descendants of the department store’s founders, Theodor Wessel and Emil Vett, to nurturing Danish design talent.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is excited to continue its collaboration with Fashion in Helsinki as a Knowledge Partner, with the organization co-hosting the opening reception for the AW25 edition. Fashion in Helsinki serves as a platform for emerging Finnish talent, celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and exceptional craftsmanship through fashion shows, presentations, and exhibitions. This partnership further strengthens ties between Nordic organizations while supporting and elevating emerging talent across the region.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is thrilled to announce Rotate Birger Christensen as the new patron of the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme. Debuting this season, ROTATE is committed to supporting and promoting emerging talent in the Nordic region. As part of their patronage, ROTATE will provide financial backing and bring Denise Christensen, CEO of Birger Christensen Collective, to the CPHFW NEWTALENT mentor panel. She will share her expertise and guidance with the AW25 designers - Alectra Rothschild / Masculina, Bonnetje, Stamm, and Berner Kühl - to assist in their development.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is excited to announce @perwoll_de as an official partner for AW25. Perwoll encourages people to #RethinkNew, promoting the idea behind slow fashion. With its special renew technology, Perwoll helps maintain colors and fibers, making clothes look and feel like new for longer. Together with Copenhagen Fashion Week, @perwoll_de is committed to supporting new solutions and exploring new ways to share this message.

Launchmetrics are hosting their annual virtual summit on February 5th, connecting leaders from the Fashion, Lifestyle and Beauty industries. In just one day, #Performancesummit2025 offers a unique opportunity to hear from industry experts discussing various topics that will help you learn and develop essential strategies to enhance Brand Performance in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Discover everything from emerging markets and the power of experiential marketing to innovative brand entertainment, and dive deeper into positioning and brand extensions. With an incredible lineup of expert speakers including Yuri Ezhkov - Estée Lauder Company, Lucien Pagès, Lisa Frank - Derris & Co, Ben Cercio, Tatiana Dupond - TikTok; the attendees will be able to explore what's next in beauty and understand the significance of brand partnerships in sportswear, with insights relevant to every sector and the future of your brand. Secure your spot by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/dRykMzNQ

Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) announce a new collaboration, joining forces to align their efforts to accelerate the industry's sustainability actions across the Nordic and British fashion markets. As part of the collaboration, the BFC will roll out the Sustainability Requirements framework developed by CPHFW. This will kick off with the BFC NEWGEN initiative in 2025, where the Minimum Standards will be embedded into the existing mandatory criteria for admission. Following an onboarding and piloting period, the full implementation will come into effect fully by January 2026. Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council said, "We are thrilled to align with the Copenhagen Fashion Week Sustainability Requirements across BFC NEWGEN, this builds on our existing Minimum Standards and reaffirms our commitment to driving positive change across the global fashion industry. This partnership is a significant step in ensuring that sustainability becomes integral to the future of fashion. Together, we are creating a framework that empowers emerging designer fashion businesses to lead the way and contribute tangibly to a more sustainable and responsible industry." Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week said, "We are delighted to join forces with the British Fashion Council to further expand the reach of our Sustainability Requirements. This partnership not only fosters much-needed industry alignment but also underscores the unique potential of fashion weeks and councils to drive positive change within the industry. With the British Fashion Council, as an influential player in the global fashion landscape, we see a lot of potential to further amplify the impact of our collective commitment to sustainability." Read the full press release by following the link below. https://lnkd.in/dkXT66ds