7 Brands From Copenhagen Fashion Week to Keep on Your Radar
From familiar Marimekko to budding brand (Di)vision, here's our favorite Scandi designers of the season.
Scandinavian design has always been synonymous with the contemporary, and this season's biggest culmination of Nordic fashion is no different. Copenhagen Fashion Week celebrated the region's propensity for forward-thinking, featuring a slew of talented designers with an eye for the modern dresser.
On each runway, designers found a harmonious way to incorporate avant-garde aspirations with wearable silhouettes. Finnish brand Marimekko's new creative director found fresh interpretations for the brand's signature splashy prints, while A. Roege Hove kept fans satisfied with its knack for conceptual knitwear. Broaden your appreciation for Scandi design with L'OFFICIEL's favorite brands from Copenhagen Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023.
Ganni
Celebrity-loved brand Ganni is known for its celebration of whimsy, be it in the form of bright colors, interesting textiles, or exciting patterns. However, the wearability of the brand is what makes it such a perfect example of Scandi style—colorful, but effortlessly chic.
Baum und Pferdgarten
Bold and cheerful, Baum und Pferdgarten makes a statement with its rainbow array of colors, mesmerizing patterns, and penchant for color blocking. The brand was founded in Copenhagen in 1999 by a duo of female creative directors, Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave.
Marimekko
Famous for its splashy poppy print, Marimekko is a master of larger-than-life patterns. The Finnish brand is helmed by Creative Director Rebekka Bay, Danish Rebekka Bay who formerly designed for Gap, Uniqlo, Everlane, and H&M brand Cos. Bay's debut collection stayed true to the brand's iconic graphic prints, underscored by clean shapes.
(Di)vision
Since its inception, the brother-sister-designed brand (Di)vision has already made its mark on the Copenhagen fashion scene. The brand is built on a foundation of sustainability, with most of its garments made from pre-existing materials.
Hope
Sleek and streamlined, Stockholm-based Hope emphasizes sharp tailoring and clean lines above all else, softened by touches of denim and graphic patterns. With an emphasis of gender neutrality—each garment is labeled with both a men's and women's size—progressiveness is at the core of the Scandinavian brand.
Rains
Designed to withstand the capricious weather of the Scandinavian region, Rains is the solution to looking chic amidst an unexpected downpour. The humble rubber raincoat gets a much-needed update with oversized silhouettes, waist-defining details, and luxurious waterproof fabrics. Rains' modern, utilitarian aesthetic is practical and polished for rain or shine.
A. Roege Hove
With its creative approach to knitwear, A. Roege Hove is emerging as one of the rising stars of Scandi design. Each sculptural design highlights the body of its wearer in a refreshing way with strategic cutouts, sheer elements, and a curve-hugging fit.
