Backstage at Mark Kenly Domino Tan. fall 2023 Photo: Bryndis Thorsteinsdottir / Courtesy of CPHFW
Smart outerwear and cozy knits, and more, were popular in Copenhagen.
In order to be able to participate in CPHFW this season, brands had to meet a set of sustainability requirements with regard to their collections. Backstage, designers were talking about certifications, deadstock, and upcycling, but the changes weren’t visible front-of-house, where the focus was on the clothes and the fantastic venues this fashion week is known for.
The Nordics are cold, and with electricity prices soaring, there was a lot of emphasis on warmth this season; knit- and outerwear were everywhere and shearling and soft teddy-bear textures were popular. As the planet heats up, snow seems to be getting ever more elusive, and designers looked to the slopes for inspiration; there were lots of winter whites as well. Designers were also nostalgic for the loose ease of Rave silhouettes and ’80s shoulders were visible in the collections and in the streets. The once ubiquitous printed dress seems to be in hibernation, but artsy patterns remain, now they are taking a spin on winter jackets.
We Are the World
Copenhagen Fashion Week’s sustainability action plan was implemented this season.
Moving Mountains
Longing for snow, designers leaned into ski refernces.
Not Your Grandmother’s Twin Set
This new-old how to do soft layers.
Teddy Bear
These cozy coats are too good to be hibernated in.
Line Dance
Long, thin scarves are a key accessory.
Winter Whites
Work It
One and done workwear.
Bits and Pieces
Deconstuction 3.0.
Neck and Neck
Lace and bows add some romance to fall dressing.
Denim to the Max
Designers went deep into the blue.
Nothing Like a Broad…Shoulder
Make every day a Super Bowl in wide-shouldered looks.
Look Ma, No Pants
Edie Sedgwick would be proud.
Art Lessons
Printed dresses have given way to printed outwear.
Major Statments
How much puff could a puffer puff…..
Put Your Stamp on It
Embossed leather coats look luxe.
Snake Eyes
Reptile patterns will slither into your fall wardrobe.
Soft as Butter
Delicate dresses in shades of sunshine.
Rave On
Layered tees, wide pants…just add music.
Knitted Wows
What’s more hygge than a sweater dress?
Split Personality
Divide and conquer.
Bedtime Stories
Fantasy fashion from the land of H.C. Andersen.
This article was originally published on Vogue.com.
