Which 5 collections caused a Scandi buzz at Copenhagen Fashion Week?
Han Kjobenhavn and MUF10 spring-summer 2019 shows were among the highlights at fashion event held in Danish capital
This season’s Copenhagen Fashion Week spring-summer 2019, which ended in the Danish capital on August 10, reaffirmed why some industry insiders consider it to be the biggest “under-the-radar” fashion week.
Beyond the “Big Four” of Paris, London, New York and Milan, where iconic design houses unveil new works to the highest of expectations, we regard the Danish version like a tall glass of water – calm and steady – amid the feverish fashion week cycle.
Season after season, the Copenhagen event proves not only to be a paragon of Scandinavian style, but also the week where trends bubble up locally before hitting the global scene.
Han Kjobenhavn, HELIOT EMIL and Holzweiler strengthened their brand identities while graphic-centric brands used the runway as a means of rallying
While we may be familiar with two strong personalities of Scandi style – the hard-edged coolness of techwear minimalism, and the soft-focused, pastoral romanticism of Nordic “It-girls” – the best spring-summer 2019 menswear collections combined elements of both worlds.
This season saw a general progression from pure menswear to unisex silhouettes, to dedicated womenswear pieces, resulting in collections with diversity in silhouette, material and construction.
Established labels such as Han Kjobenhavn, HELIOT EMIL and Holzweiler strengthened their brand identities by honing craftsmanship and tailoring.
Coincidentally, they all opted for a focus on layered ensembles and transparent materials.
Other more graphic-centric brands used the runway as a means of rallying, such as HAERVAERK’s youth cult spectacle and MUF10’s politically-charged message regarding Denmark’s new ban on burkas.