Runway recap: the best shows of CPHFW

Copenhagen Fashion Week closed this weekend, making it clear that the city continues to become a key player in Europe’s fashion paradigm, evidencing the growing importance of the Scandinavian region in the fashion industry. We’ve put together a round-up of our favourites from this season so you won’t miss a thing, even if we catch you on holiday. Stay and see them!

Han Kjøbenhavn

In his Spring-Summer 2025 collection, Han Kjøbenhavn presented a dramatic and dark vision with sculptural dresses, distressed denim and faux leather. “Denim and faux leather play an important role in this collection, as they are personal references to my younger years and the outfits the kids wore at the local mall,” said her artistic director, Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen. It was about paying homage to their upbringing and how young people shaped relationships and friendships back then.

Jade Cropper

Jade Cropper new collection stood out for its focus on the transformation and versatility of garments, with pieces that can become other pieces: a leather jacket and skirt that become bags, a dress that becomes a skirt with a pocket, a long dress that becomes a skirt… Symbolic motifs such as the snake appear recurrently throughout the collection and sustainability through the use of recycled materials is key.

(di)Vision 

The (di)Vision show was one of the most eagerly awaited shows in Copenhagen because the brand had been off the catwalk for a year, with the aim of rediscovering the true roots of the brand. And it seems that Simon Wick, its founder, has succeeded. The Dream of Steam City collection, in collaboration with The Ordinary, was an immersive experience that blended recycled fashion and the importance of skincare. The SS25 collection fused urban grunge with Tokyo fashion nostalgia, showcasing a creative use of recycled materials and a “happy grunge” aesthetic.

Stamm Exchange

Winner of the ZSA Zalando Sustainability Award, Stamm Exchange, founded in 2022 by Danish designer Elisabet Stamm, continues to stand out as an emerging brand that fuses Scandinavian tradition with a global vision. This unique approach combines understated elegance with dynamism, reflecting her personal story and globetrotting perspective.

Stamm focuses on exchange and conversation as key elements of his identity, integrating “Scandinavian Globetrotting” into each creation. Her creative process, full of contrasts such as strong vs. sensitive and calm vs. dynamic, results in dimensional and organic designs that allow for a gender fluid expression of style. Energy, empowerment and expression are at the heart of each piece, making Stamm a brand to watch in Copenhagen street style.

OpéraSPORT

The OpéraSPORT runway show was held in the charming and sunny Exillion Garden, a hidden gem north of Copenhagen that combines the architectural beauty of the Italian Renaissance with French Baroque. This garden served as the muse for the collection, inspiring a timeless aesthetic that fuses classical architecture with lush greenery. Co-founders Awa Malina Stelter and Stephanie Gundelach reflected this mix in their designs, using a colour palette evocative of the garden, with shades such as Mars red, blue, white, black, and so on. The collection included floral motifs, and a new quilt design in dresses, swimming costumes and a seamless capsule, all made from recycled or organic fabrics. Ruffles, stripes and gathers added texture to the pieces.

Sinéad O’Dwyer

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Zalando Visionary Award winner Sinéad O’Dwyer presented her SS25 collection in an outdoor park, highlighting inclusivity and accessibility. The collection reimagined her iconic designs with new materials, and focused on offering an inclusive sensory experience, including a collaboration with the Hair and Care Foundation for people with low vision. In fact, O’Dwyer’s catwalk featured advocate Lucy Edwards, who walked with a guide dog.