With the AW26 season ahead, Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to announce that it will celebrate its 20 year anniversary across 2026, marking two decades of growth for the Nordic fashion industry and the pivotal role Copenhagen Fashion Week has played in shaping its evolution.

“Celebrating 20 years is not only about looking back at how far we’ve come, but about reflecting on the role Copenhagen Fashion Week can continue to play in shaping the future of fashion. The past few years have been extremely challenging for the industry, testing the resilience of everyone involved. Yet despite this, the Nordic fashion scene has continued to evolve into a global force, and I’m proud that Copenhagen Fashion Week has been part of chartering that journey.” — Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Both editions of fashion week in 2026 will be accompanied by a series of international projects to be announced throughout the year, underscoring its expanding global reach. With a record number of visitors expected for both the January and August editions, the year will culminate in a unique activation honoring the impact of Nordic creatives on a global scale, accompanied by a book capturing the last 20 years of Copenhagen Fashion Week and its vision for the years ahead.

AW26 brand line up announced

In recognition of an exceptional milestone year ahead, Copenhagen Fashion Week will commence its anniversary during the AW26 edition. Beginning with the official Opening Cocktail hosted on the Monday evening, 26 January and ending with the official Anniversary Dinner on the Thursday 29 January, the schedule will run from 27–29 January with a brand line up that presents a curated cross section of some of the most directional, globally celebrated brands in the Nordics and beyond. Among the highlights of the season are the return of the 2024 Zalando Visionary Award winner Paolina Russo, the 2024 FTA Franca Sozzani Debut Talent winner Nazzal Studio as well as the debut Danish menswear brand O. Files.

Holzweiler announced as the Copenhagen Fashion Week Homecoming Slot for January 2026

For the AW26 edition, Copenhagen Fashion Week introduces the Homecoming slot—a special recognition awarded to a Nordic brand returning to the CPHFW schedule after seasons of showing abroad, symbolizing the strength and growth of Nordic fashion. For the AW26 edition Copenhagen Fashion Week is excited to announce Holzweiler as the official Homecoming slot.

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CPHFW NEWTALENT powered by Pandora

For AW26, CPHFW NEWTALENT will welcome Stem to the scheme, joining Bonnetje and Anne Sofie Madsen. As part of the January edition, Studio Constance, Sson, and Taus will be awarded the One To Watch recognition, and will introduce their forthcoming collection through a combination of show and presentation formats.

CPHFW NEWTALENT continues to welcome its dedicated and valued headline partner Pandora, and the scheme’s patrons CIFF and Pandora.

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Strengthened version of the Sustainability Requirements go into effect

Finally, the AW26 edition marks the implementation of the first set of updated Sustainability Requirements. Introduced in 2024 and piloted across the past two seasons, the revised framework represents a natural evolution—and a strengthened version—of the original framework which was initially implemented in 2023. As such, all brands part of the AW26 official schedule have all been screened against the revised 19 Minimum Standards.

“As an industry platform, we introduced the Sustainability Requirements to actively push the industry forward. With this strengthened and more stringent version, we continue to raise the bar—which is essential if we want to keep driving progress among our brands.” — Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week.