5 Key Takeaways from Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25

Copenhagen Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025 proved to be a season of creativity, resilience, and exciting debuts. Despite some key label closures and calendar clashes, the energy was palpable, with designers pushing boundaries and embracing innovative presentations. This season highlighted a shift towards more artistic expression and a renewed focus on storytelling, solidifying Copenhagen’s position as a hub for emerging talent and trendsetting styles.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25

Discover the top trends, emerging designers, and key moments from Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25. From upcycled designs to creative presentations, CPHFW showcased a vibrant and innovative fashion scene.

Here are five key takeaways from CPHFW AW25:
  1. Creativity & Storytelling Take Center Stage: Designers prioritized artistic expression, moving beyond purely commercial collections. Immersive presentations, like Stamm‘s woodland scene, and theatrical runway shows, such as Nicklas Skovgaard‘s powerful return, captivated audiences. A Roege Hove‘s exploration of showpieces and Alectra Rothschild‘s politically charged show further emphasized this trend. This focus on creativity and narrative offered a refreshing counterbalance to more commercially driven collections.
  2. Emerging Talent Shines: Copenhagen Fashion Week continues to nurture emerging designers. Stel, the new womenswear brand by Astrid Andersen, made a strong runway debut, while upcycled tailoring brand Bonnetje and Danish-Korean label Birrot also impressed. Fine Chaos’s otherworldly show and Iamsigo’s Zalando Visionary Award win highlighted the city’s vibrant and diverse talent pool.

3. Pan-Nordic Representation Grows: CPHFW expanded its reach to include more brands from across the Nordic region. Icelandic outerwear label 66North celebrated its heritage, while Swedish brands Filippa K and Cmmn Swdn presented their latest collections. This pan-Nordic approach strengthens the collective fashion scene and fosters collaboration.

    4. Presentations Offer Intimacy: Several brands opted for presentations over traditional runway shows, allowing for a more intimate experience with the collections. Stamm’s immersive presentation and TG Botanical’s focus on craftsmanship highlighted the benefits of this format, allowing attendees to engage more closely with the designs.

    5. Key Trends Emerge: CPHFW AW25 offered a glimpse into the upcoming season’s trends. Fur, in voluminous coats and stoles, made a strong statement. Plaid continued its reign, appearing in both menswear and womenswear. Earthy tones, including Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, dominated the colour palette. Accessories played a crucial role, with wool bonnets, neckties, skinny scarves, and belts styled in unique ways.

      Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25 showcased a dynamic and evolving fashion landscape. The emphasis on creativity, emerging talent, and pan-Nordic representation, combined with the exploration of new presentation formats and the emergence of key trends, solidified CPHFW’s position as a vital platform for innovative and inspiring fashion.

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      Charlotte Smith

      Editor & Chief

      Charlotte Smith is the founder of Style Cartel, a platform dedicated to creating engaging digital content and securing impactful editorial coverage for brands and POCs like herself. With a background in Fashion, digital marketing, or brand strategy, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience in connecting brands with their audiences. She is passionate about showcasing brands with unique stories and values and helping them amplify their reach through compelling content. Charlotte believes that there is a seat at the table for everyone and holds the elevator door open so we all can go to the penthouse suite.