Today, Copenhagen Fashion Week is one of the most dynamic and influential platforms for new names in global fashion. While Scandinavian darlings like Ganni and Cecilie Bahnsen have already “moved” to Paris, Copenhagen Fashion Week itself has acquired a distinctly international character, attracting talents from all over the world – from Paolina Russo to Nazzal Studio. It is young designers, including Nicklas Skovgaard, Rave Review and Caro Editions, who are now becoming the main driving force behind the event. And after the 20th anniversary of the Week, we offer to recall the brightest moments from Copenhagen Fashion Week, which with their value affect not only the world of fashion, but also have a special cultural significance.
Ella Emhoff walked the runway for Paolina Russo
As evidence of Copenhagen Fashion Week’s growing international stature each year, New York artist Ella Emhoff opened the show for London-based label Paolina Russo, which took place in the French embassy (the brand’s co-founder, Lucille Guillemard, is a native of Paris). French singer Oklou performed live, adding a special atmosphere to the show. The collection was inspired by the designers’ childhood memories of school trips and harkens back to a preppy aesthetic.
Paolina Russo Fall-Winter 2026/2027. Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com
Linnea Bertelsen from “Strange Wonders” at the Henrik Vibskov screening
Another striking cameo at Copenhagen Fashion Week was by Danish actress Linnea Bertelsen, known for her role as Kali in the TV series “Weird Wonders.” She opened Henrik Vibskov's 25th anniversary show in an amphibian-print sweater worn over a white shirt, and later appeared front row at the Skall Studio show.
Henrik Vibskov autumn-winter 2026/2027. Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com
Anne Sofie Madsen presents new collaboration with Ugg
One of the most energetic shows of the season was Anne Sofie Madsen's show, where the musical mood was provided by local band Wedding. The designer, who has worked for many years at Dior with John Galliano and at Alexander McQueen, presented a new collaboration with Ugg. The collection featured strappy booties that harkened back to Vivienne Westwood's pirate style, punk models with spray-paint prints, and even aggressive designs with spikes that instantly became the subject of discussion.
Anne Sofie Madsen fall-winter 2026/2027. Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com
Holzweiler returned to Copenhagen
This season was a true homecoming for Norwegian label Holzweiler. After two years in London, the brand returned to the official Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule in a special Homecoming slot. The show took place in a former seaplane hangar in the east of the city and had a distinctly festive feel. The collection featured everyday pieces with unexpected details, from leather bomber jackets to striped polo shirts.
Holzweiler autumn-winter 2026/2027. Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com
Nazzal Studio became the first Palestinian brand on the official schedule
Palestinian designer Sylvia Nazzal, who is just 23 years old, founded Nazzal Studio while still at university and has been rapidly developing the brand ever since. In 2024, she received the Fashion Trust Arabia Franca Sozzani Debut Talent Award. This season, the brand made its first appearance on the official Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule with a presentation at The David Collection, a museum specializing in Islamic art. In collaboration with Jordanian-Filipino artist Jad Mak, the Fall/Winter 2026/2027 collection, titled Al-Najah (“Survival”), combined Bedouin facial tattoos, Palestinian and Jordanian tatariz embroidery on leather and latex veils, and macramé hand-crafted by Palestinian refugees.
Nazzal Studio autumn-winter 2026/2027. Photo: James Cochrane
Upcycling as the new norm
With the introduction of minimum sustainability requirements for all brands on the schedule in 2023, environmentally responsible practices have become the norm in Copenhagen. This was particularly evident in upcycling, from Rave Review’s voluminous tops and low-waisted skirts made from upholstery fabric scraps, to Bonnetje’s recycled men’s shirts and Nicklas Skovgaard’s use of second-hand leather, wool and lace. At Caro Editions’ show at Apollo Bar, models danced down the catwalk in dresses made from deadstock fabrics, transforming sustainable fashion into a true celebration of style.
Rave Review fall-winter 2026/2027. Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com
Based on materials from vogue.co.uk