Copenhagen Fashion Week SS22/23 is now in full swing in the Danish capital. Taking place from Tuesday 9th August to Friday 12th August, the event holds sustainability as its core to encourage the industry to become more environmental. With collections from new talent to well-established Nordic designers, here are the must-see highlights so far to keep you up-to-date.
A. Roege Hove
A. Roege Hove is a new talent brand to keep an eye on. The conceptual knitwear brand challenges traditions with a modern artistic approach to effortless yet extravagant silhouettes. Founded by Amalie Røge Hove in 2019, the designer has a master’s in textile design and years of experience as a knitwear designer for Danish brands. The unique designs are experimental with techniques, challenging our perception of traditional knitwear.
Set in a grand high white-walled building, the collection was edgy and daring (not what you would expect from knitwear) with sheer exposing fabrics, raw edges and cropped styles – very y2k.
(di)vision
(di)vision is a multi-disciplinary brand for sustainable fashion design and production, only using high-quality deadstock fabrics discarded from exclusive designers and existing materials. Founded by siblings Nanna & Simon Wick, the unisex collections take inspiration from multifunctional DIY aesthetics.
With the show set in woodland, the collection had a laid-back grunge theme with patchwork mini dresses, oversized leather-look bomber jackets, mini tank tops and hippy shirts that looked effortlessly cool and wearable.
Latimmier
Latimmier is a new ready-to-wear label by rising Finnish fashion talent Ervin Latimer. The collections are designed for those who want to express and challenge the expectations of masculinity with their clothing.
The show featured an array of oversized shirts and jackets, pinstripes, straight-lined tailored silhouettes and baggy trousers to produce a modern twist on the grunge look.
Gestuz
Founded in 2008 by Sanne Sehested, Gestuz creates designs inspired by vintage looks and modern rock and roll women, aiming to emphasise the strength of females. The collection had a fresh energetic feel with the vibrant colour palette showcasing oversized jackets, sleek midi dresses and micro skirts – another collection which screamed y2k.
The Garment
The Garment has a seasonless and minimalistic approach to create timeless quality garments and was founded in 2020 by Sophia Roe and Charlotte Eskildsen. The collection is classic, simplistic and chic, featuring traditional tailored silhouettes, sophisticated waistcoats, blouses, blazers and trousers as well as mini skirts and flowy longline dresses in a neutral palette to create a well-rounded wardrobe.
Ræburn
Zalando Sustainability Award Finalist, Ræburn uses a distinct utilitarian theme to create sustainable street-style designs. This collection was edgy, cool and fresh with a white, black and grey colour palette, largely consisting of casualwear such as jackets, t-shirts, shorts and trousers as well as an eye-catching parachute dress.
Aeron
Aeron’s brand focus is to produce timeless pieces for a modern women’s day-to-day wardrobe, and this collection was just that. Consisting of longline dresses, tailored blazers and trousers with a neutral colour scheme which enhanced the female form, the collection was minimalist and extremely wearable.
Rabens Saloner
Drawing inspiration from people, nature, and cultures from all over the world, Rabens Saloner created a fun vibrant yet wearable collection. Featuring everything from exaggerated skirts to mini tube dresses to sophisticated maxi dresses to tailored co-ords, this was a show to catch your eye.
P.L.N.
New talent P.L.N. made a rebellious display with a collection inspired by punk culture, goth and religious attire to create an edgy post-apocalyptic atmosphere. With an earth-toned colour scheme, the collection featured rips, raw edges, grungy leather trousers and jackets as well as mini skirts and figure-hugging tops.
Words By Emily Hemsley
Header Image: @cphfw
