Whilst our eyes were fixed on the shows, there were many things happening off the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week this season. See here the 6 things you may have missed
Copenhagen Fashion Week’s latest edition was bigger than ever, with 28 shows, 12 presentations and a staggering 84 events this season. A whole host of new brands appeared on the schedule for the first time, including Caro Editions, Stem and Sól Hansdóttir, while the likes of (Di)vision, A Roege Hove and Jade Cropper returned to the line-up.
Now dubbed the “fifth fashion week” after New York, London, Paris and Milan, the Danish capital is increasingly attracting talent from across the globe, from Irish-born London-based designer Sinéad O’Dwyer, this year’s winner of the Zalando Visionary Award, to A-listers, such as Pamela Anderson, who sat front row at the Rotate show this season.
“This season has truly been an incredible edition, growing bigger, brighter and bolder than ever,” Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week, tells Vogue. “It’s truly inspiring to see the SS25 edition unfold with such optimism, despite the challenges posed by the current climate. With such an impressive roster of talent, this season has once again demonstrated the unity and togetherness we are so proud of that the Nordics can showcase.”
Below, here’s everything you need to know about Copenhagen Fashion Week spring/summer 2025.
Saks Potts celebrated its 10th anniversary
Saks Potts’s Catherine Saks and Barbara Potts celebrated the brand’s 10th anniversary with a dinner at the Austrian embassy.
Instead of hosting a show this season, Catherine Saks and Barbara Potts – who have been friends since kindergarten, and launched their brand at the ages of 19 and 20 – decided to throw a party to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Held at the Austrian embassy in Copenhagen’s Hellerup neighbourhood, where the pair grew up, guests were treated to a dinner overlooking the waterfront and a fireworks display. During the evening, there were plenty of references to past Saks Potts shows – from youngsters performing acrobatics, which harked back to the brand’s Olympics-themed spring/summer 2020 show, to the Arne Jacobsen chairs from the autumn/winter 2021 show, which was held at the designer’s home.
New brands created buzz
Caro Editions spring/summer 2025.
There were plenty of newcomers on the schedule this season, including Caroline Bille Brahe’s Caro Editions, which showcased its kitschy designs via an outdoor show. Other names to look out for included Stem, a zero-waste label started by British designer Sarah Brunnhuber; Icelandic brand Sól Hansdóttir; and Stel, a new womenswear line by Astrid Andersen.
A-listers brought star power
Lily Collins at the Emily in Paris dinner in Copenhagen. Photo: Acielle StyleDuMonde
While in previous seasons we’ve had catwalk cameos from the likes of Helena Christensen, Lisa Rinna and Alana Hadid, this season, there was plenty of star power thanks to Pamela Anderson, who attended the Rotate show in her role as Pandora ambassador (the jewellery brand launched a new collaboration on the catwalk), and Lily Collins, who was the guest of honour at an Emily in Paris dinner held by Netflix and Vogue Scandinavia to celebrate the new season of the show.
Sinéad O’Dwyer shared her inclusive vision
Sinéad O'Dwyer spring/summer 2025. .
After a guest appearance from Paolina Russo last year, Sinéad O’Dwyer brought her body-positive designs to Copenhagen, after winning the Zalando Visionary Award. The designer showcased her inclusive vision in an outdoor show, which featured large body-mould sculptures, and a diverse cast that included blind activist Lucy Edwards.
Brat green, capri pants and soft toys were trending
A Roege Hove spring/summer 2025.
Thought Brat-girl summer was over? Think again. Lime green was all over this season’s catwalks, including at A Roege Hove, The Garment and Sinéad O'Dwyer. Meanwhile, capri pants were big news (both on and off the catwalks), along with soft toy bag charms.
Instagram held an intimate dinner at Noma
Caroline and Frederik Bille Brahe, Instagram’s Clara Cornet and Cecilie Bahnsen at Noma. Photo: Tonya Matyu
Perhaps the most sought-after invite this fashion week was Instagram’s dinner at Noma – the famous three-Michelin-star restaurant that’s set to close at the end of the year. The guest list included Ganni’s Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup, Cecilie Bahnsen, Stine Goya and rising designers Nicklas Skovgaard and Alectra Rothschild – a true celebration of Danish fashion’s biggest and brightest stars.
Originally published by British Vogue.