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Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Copenhagen Fashion Week and CIFF join forces to support Nordic talent
Two major players in the promotion of Copenhagen's fashion scene are joining forces to promote Scandinavian designers. Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) and CIFF (Copenhagen International Fashion Fair) have announced a long-term strategic alliance. The two pillars of Danish fashion are moving forward with the CPHFW Newtalent program, dedicated to supporting the region's most promising emerging Nordic brands. As part of this alliance, CIFF becomes an official sponsor of the program and will now host a selection of Newtalent brands in a permanent showroom in the CIFF Village. The young designers will also benefit from a dedicated space at the show, alongside fashion week, as well as enhanced access to an international network of buyers, press, and industry professionals. Support in terms of visibility, business development, and mentoring is planned throughout their journey, the value of which has not been communicated. "This collaboration with CIFF is a natural step in our mission to support Nordic talent. It enables us to combine cultural visibility with commercial impact at a decisive moment in their development," said Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Although a natural dynamic already existed between CPHFW and CIFF, the two players operated in parallel but complemented each other. While fashion week focused on runway shows and showcasing designers, CIFF provided the BtoB and commercial dimension, presenting over 1,000 brands twice a year in the pavilions of the Bella Center, on the outskirts of the Danish capital. This alliance marks a desire to pool resources and expertise to consolidate Copenhagen's position as the capital of Nordic fashion. "We are proud to formalize this collaboration with Copenhagen Fashion Week. CIFF is more than just a show, it's an ecosystem where talent can grow, connect, and plan for the long term," said Sofie Dolva, the show's managing director, in a press release. This year's Newtalent program includes Anne Sofie Madsen, Bonnetjes and Berner Kühl, as well as start-ups Kettle Atelier, Stem, and Taus in the One to Watch category. A first glimpse of a generation of designers that this alliance intends to promote far beyond Scandinavia's borders.
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Copenhagen Fashion Week and CIFF join forces to support Nordic talent
Home › News › Catwalks Download Print Two major players in the promotion of Copenhagen's fashion scene are joining forces to promote Scandinavian designers. Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) and CIFF (Copenhagen International Fashion Fair) have announced a long-term strategic alliance. The two pillars of Danish fashion are moving forward with the CPHFW Newtalent program, dedicated to supporting the region's most promising emerging Nordic brands. Sofie Dolva and Cecilie Thorsmark, Managing Directors of CIFF and Copenhagen Fashion Week respectively - DR As part of this alliance, CIFF becomes an official sponsor of the program and will now host a selection of Newtalent brands in a permanent showroom in the CIFF Village. The young designers will also benefit from a dedicated space at the show, alongside fashion week, as well as enhanced access to an international network of buyers, press, and industry professionals. Support in terms of visibility, business development, and mentoring is planned throughout their journey, the value of which has not been communicated. "This collaboration with CIFF is a natural step in our mission to support Nordic talent. It enables us to combine cultural visibility with commercial impact at a decisive moment in their development," said Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion a natural dynamic already existed between CPHFW and CIFF, the two players operated in parallel but complemented each other. While fashion week focused on runway shows and showcasing designers, CIFF provided the BtoB and commercial dimension, presenting over 1,000 brands twice a year in the pavilions of the Bella Center, on the outskirts of the Danish capital. This alliance marks a desire to pool resources and expertise to consolidate Copenhagen's position as the capital of Nordic fashion."We are proud to formalize this collaboration with Copenhagen Fashion Week. CIFF is more than just a show, it's an ecosystem where talent can grow, connect, and plan for the long term," said Sofie Dolva, the show's managing director, in a press release. This year's Newtalent program includes Anne Sofie Madsen, Bonnetjes and Berner Kühl, as well as start-ups Kettle Atelier, Stem, and Taus in the One to Watch category. A first glimpse of a generation of designers that this alliance intends to promote far beyond Scandinavia's borders. news_translation_auto Click here to read the original article. Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved.
Fashion United
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
CIFF announces strategic alliance with Copenhagen Fashion Week
Scandinavian fashion fair CIFF and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) have deepened their strategic partnership to support emerging design talent in the region. Together, they continue to back the CPHFW NewTalent programme, an initiative spotlighting brands operating for less than five years. This long-term alliance provides participating Scandinavian brands with access to a robust international network of buyers, press, and fashion industry stakeholders. CIFF confirmed the collaboration in an official press release. As part of the programme, selected designers benefit from mentorship opportunities with esteemed industry figures including Bruce Pask, men's fashion director at Neiman Marcus, and Mahoro Seward, editor at British Vogue. For the Spring/Summer 2026 season, brands Anne Sofie Madsen, Berner Kühl, and Bonnetje unveiled their latest collections in the CPHFW NewTalent showroom. Additionally, the 'One to Watch' segment featured emerging labels Kettel Atelier, Stem, and Taus. The partnership between CIFF and CPHFW continues to reinforce Copenhagen's status as a vital hub for contemporary fashion and a launchpad for new creative voices. Launched in June 2022, the CPHFW NewTalent initiative is backed by key collaborators including textile innovator Circulose, Zenz, Vanguards, Wessel & Vett's Foundation, and Norwegian platform Alpha. The most recent edition of CIFF took place from Tuesday, August 5 to Thursday, August 7, 2025, running concurrently with Copenhagen Fashion Week, which spanned Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Copenhagen Fashion Week Just Announced Its Spring 2026 Lineup—Here's What to Look Out For
Not only has Copenhagen Fashion Week always been a champion of vibrant street style, but it has also consistently dedicated its platform to sustainability and independent design. If you haven't tuned in before, you still might be familiar with some of the city's cult-favorites-turned-powerhouses, including Ganni, Rotate, Marimekko, Filippa K, and more. Now from August 4-8, CPHFW will welcome 45 participating designers and brands for the week's annual kick-off to fashion month. 'Despite the headwinds facing our industry, it's both meaningful and encouraging to see growing participation and support—a clear reminder of how vital a platform like this becomes in challenging times,' Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of CPHFW, said in a statement. 'I look forward to seeing the season unfold and to presenting the most relevant voices in the Nordic creative industry to our global community coming together to support, spotlight, and celebrate.' Cecilie Bahnsen will return from the Parisian fashion circuit as the city's inaugural guest designer. As a Copenhagen native who founded the eponymous label in her hometown after graduating from the Royal College of Art in London, the runway will commemorate the beloved designer's 10-year anniversary. Moving forward, the guest slot will serve as a key tool for shining a light on outstanding Nordic independent talent. In addition to the guest slot, the CPHFW 'Newtalent' scheme, which provides monetary support for up to three consecutive runway seasons, will welcome Anne Sofie Madsen alongside returning designers Berner Kühl and Bonnetje. The support for young talent does not stop there. The Zalando Visionary Award is back for its third year, granting €50,000 to a visionary designer that advocates for meaningful and sustainable change within the industry. The past winners include IAMISIGO and Sinéad O'Dwyer, who is known for her size-inclusive runways. CPHFW has also updated the environmental standards each participating brand must follow, and all those on the spring 2026 lineup will be implementing the revised sustainability requirements. Said framework will officially go into effect in 2026. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Fashion Network
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Copenhagen Fashion Week links with V&A's Fashion in Motion showcase
Copenhagen Fashion Week's (CPHFW) influence continues to reach far and wide even though it's not one of the 'big four' fashion weeks, and that influence means it also continues to forge partnerships beyond Denmark's borders. The latest is with London's Victoria and Albert Museum. CPHFW and the V&A are collaborating for the V&A Fashion in Motion's May 2025 edition. The showcase will present five key emerging designers from Denmark 'celebrating the creativity, expressiveness and innovation that Copenhagen Fashion Week has come to pioneer'. 'As part of a concerted focus on strengthening its relationship with the UK creative and cultural industry,' CPHFW will on 30 May hold three showings at the V&A within the Raphael Court featuring the collections of five designers. Four of them are part of the CPHFW NEWTALENT programme, including Alectra Rothschild/Masculina, Berner Kühl, Bonnetje and Stamm. The other is the 2024 recipient of the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize, Stem. The V&A's Fashion in Motion series has a high international profile and has platformed key British and international designers to the public since 1999. The five designers will present 'six key looks that embody their vision and encompass their dedication to creative craft and expression'. CPHFW's CEO Cecilie Thorsmark highlighted the fact that the V&A is 'a cultural bedrock of the British creative industry, so being able to showcase rising talent from Denmark through the seminal activation of V&A Fashion In Motion is an exceptional opportunity. I hope we can paint a strong visual of the vast talent our small nation is cultivating, and build stronger bridges between our burgeoning creative industries.' And Oriole Cullen, V&A senior curator, Fashion and Textiles added: 'Fashion in Motion gives us the opportunity to work with incredible practitioners from around the world.' Meanwhile, CPHFW has announced the members of its Show & Presentation Committee for SS26 and they too underline its international reach. As well as local luminaries such as Allyson Shiffman, features editor of Vogue Scandinavia and Christian Hansen, creative director of Costume Denmark, it features a number of key international names. They include Bruce Pask, senior editorial director at Neiman Marcus; Emily Chan, senior sustainability editor, British Vogue; Ida Petersson, founder of Good Eggs; Maud Pupato, buying director of Printemps; Sara Sozzani Maino, creative director of Fondazione Sozzani; and Tiffany Hsu, chief buying officer at Mytheresa, among others.
