Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) is the biggest fashion week in Northern Europe, held biannually in January/February and August. Regarded as the fifth global fashion week, it welcomes leading international press, buyers and industry leaders to four days of shows, presentations, installations and events alongside the trade show, Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF).
As part of a concerted focus on strengthening its relationship with the UK creative and cultural industry, CPHFW will showcase five key emerging designers from Denmark for this Fashion in Motion. Presenting six key looks that embody their vision and encompass their dedication to creative craft and expression, the designers featured will be:
Alectra Rothschild / Masculina
Alectra Rothschild / Masculina is a brand built on the notions of craftsmanship, femininity and high glamour. Rothschild views clothing as a powerful tool for change and expression, capable of making bold political statements.
Alectra Rothschild / Masculina is a recipient of CPHFW NEWTALENT
Berner Kühl
Berner Kühl is built on the examination of concepts such as utility, nature and serenity – expressing a sense of emotion, without being dramatic. It aims to create an inspirational package around a product that in itself, should be able to stand alone.
Berner Kühl is a recipient of CPHFW NEWTALENT.
Bonnetje
Bonnetje specialises in cutting up old suits and reassembling the pieces into new silhouettes. By reusing defunct materials, they contribute to the search for fashion beyond the current throwaway society. Their focus extends to past, present and future sustainable practices. Bonnetje does not aim to pioneer a brand new style, but offers their perspective on the emerging movement of circularity within fashion.
Bonnetje is a recipient of CPHFW NEWTALENT.
Stamm
Stamm's main characteristic is the dualism that can be found in different forms, such as strong vs sensitive, high fashion with a low-key approach, truck vs couture, calm vs dynamic.
Stamm is a recipient of CPHFW NEWTALENT.
Stem
Stem is an industry changing approach to how clothing is made. Their novel zero-waste woven textile system eliminates garment production waste. A Stem garment is made from (recycled) natural fibres and produced using unique weaving, cutting and sewing techniques.
Stem is a recipient of the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize.
The Victoria and Albert Museum is a cultural bedrock of the British creative industry, so being able to showcase rising talent from Denmark through the seminal activation of V&A Fashion In Motion is an exceptional opportunity. Through presenting four of our CPHFW NEWTALENT designers alongside the recipient of the 2024 Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize I hope we can paint a strong visual of the vast talent our small nation is cultivating, and build stronger bridges between our burgeoning creative industries.
Three free shows will take place on 30 May 2025 in the V&A South Kensington's Raphael Court.
Tickets will be available to book at 10.00 on 21 May.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at accessibility@vam.ac.uk or speak to our team on the day.
