Copenhagen Fashion Week Announces SS26 Brand Line Up

With the SS26 season ahead, Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced its line up of 45 brands and institutions that will showcase as part of the official schedule in August 2025.

Presenting key international and Nordic established leaders and emerging innovators this season, the SS26 brand line up introduces Anne Sofie Madsen to the CPHFW NEWTALENT programme, joining Berner Kühl and Bonnetje, with a host of returning brands to the schedule inclusive of Sunflower, Henrik Vibskov and Marimekko, as well as a curated selection of exciting new names across the four days of shows and presentations. The presence of reputable Nordic names set against international vanguards across a four day programme of 45 shows and presentations further underlines the international positioning Copenhagen Fashion Week holds within the fashion calendar worldwide. SS26 will see IAMISIGO, the winner of the Zalando Visionary Award 2025, present their latest collection on the runway, supported by Zalando as part of its commitment to spotlighting emerging designers who challenge conventions and inspire progress in the fashion industry.

The line up for the SS26 edition, taking place 4 – 8 August 2025, encompasses 45 brands that have been approved by the official show & presentation committee. Furthermore, these brands are part of CPHFW’s pilot of the revised Sustainability Requirements framework giving them the opportunity to test and implement required actions before they come into effect in January 2026.

“I’m proud to unveil the brand line up for SS26, which once again affirms Copenhagen Fashion Week’s position as a leading global fashion week. 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. This season, we are especially pleased to introduce a new Guest Slot, which will be given to Cecilie Bahnsen for a special showcase. Our CPHFW NEWTALENT programme continues to gain momentum, with Anne Sofie Madsen joining as the newest designer in the scheme. We’re also happy to welcome back Freya Dalsjø, P.L.N., Sunflower, Ranra, and Rave Review. 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 in August.”

- Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week

CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme

For SS26, CPHFW NEWTALENT will include three brands: continuing from last season are Berner Kühl and Bonnetje, with Anne Sofie Madsen joining the scheme.

For this coming edition, Kettel Atelier, Stem and Taus will be awarded the One To Watch recognition slot, and will present their forthcoming collection through presentations as part of the August 2025 edition.

Brands part of CPHFW NEWTALENT receive support for three consecutive seasons though monetary support, mentorships, partnership offerings, professional advisors, onboarding to the official Copenhagen Fashion Week show & presentation schedule, event participation, showroom activations, alumni network, and extensive PR through Copenhagen Fashion Week’s international community and channels. Subsequently each designer will graduate on to the alumni scheme.

Find out more about CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme and its dedicated partners.

Zalando Visionary Award

The Zalando Visionary Award, now in its third year, honours excellence in design, innovation, and social impact. It underscores Zalando’s commitment to championing positive change in the industry, recognising the makers of the future by spotlighting designers and brands with a visionary approach to driving meaningful change within fashion and beyond. With previous winners Paolina Russo and Sinéad O'Dwyer, and the 2025 recipient IAMISIGO, the award continues to elevate designers who are reshaping the fashion landscape with bold, innovative practices. As part of the award, winning brands receive a €50,000 monetary prize and financial assistance for their show production during CPHFW. Beyond financial and production backing, the Zalando Visionary Award also provides a program of mentorship and tailored resources designed to foster long-term development and industry connections.

Cecilie Bahnsen Announced as the Copenhagen Fashion Week Guest Slot for August 2025

In anticipation of the SS26 edition, Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to introduce the CPHFW Guest Slot and announce Cecilie Bahnsen as its first recipient.

A dedicated show slot that will be part of the official show and presentation schedule, the CPHFW Guest Slot has been introduced by Copenhagen Fashion Week in order to spotlight a key voice both in the Nordics and beyond while utilizing its positioning as the fifth global fashion week to provide a platform for the CPHFW Guest Slot brand to present as a special runway showcase.

“As our impact and reach continues to grow as a globally positioned fashion week, we are delighted to introduce the CPHFW Guest Slot to further our showcase of exceptional creative visionaries. This opportunity will allow us to celebrate some of the strongest names of the Nordics, and allow for new opportunities to present inspiring leaders that are synonymous both in the Nordics but also abroad.”  - Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week

For the SS26 season, Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to announce Cecilie Bahnsen as the official CPHFW Guest Slot for the August edition. Having shown at Copenhagen Fashion Week from 2017 to 2020, Cecilie Bahnsen has carved a name on the international agenda, showing in Paris Fashion Week as part of the official calendar since 2022. A previous winner of Denmark’s largest fashion award, the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize, finalist of the LVMH prize in 2017 and  recipient of the distinguished DANSK Design Talent Award in 2016, Cecilie Bahnsen has long epitomized Danish creativity and craftsmanship.

The CPHFW Guest Slot was awarded to Cecilie Bahnsen in honour of the brand’s ten year anniversary celebration this 2025 and her long time dedication, allegiance and support to the Copenhagen Fashion Week organization and community. Epitomising an eponymous vision of Danish design, the brand’s impact continues to be felt.

“We’re very excited to be celebrating our 10 year anniversary at Copenhagen Fashion Week this August and feel honoured to be the first recipient of the guest slot. Copenhagen is where I found my voice as an independent designer, created our universe, and was given the support to grow what Cecilie Bahnsen is today. The show will stand as a celebration of the brand’s evolution and growth, showcasing how we have moved forward whilst honouring our roots and the city of Copenhagen as an essential part of Cecilie Bahnsen’s story.”

— Cecilie Bahnsen, Founder and Creative Director

“It felt only natural that the inaugural CPHFW Guest Slot for SS26 would be launched with Cecilie Bahnsen — a brand that, in the ten years since Cecilie launched her label, has come to represent an incredible success story. Cecilie Bahnsen previously showcased with us for seven seasons, and it will be a pleasure to welcome her back to the schedule for a special one-off showcase. We are honoured to recognise this milestone anniversary in her hometown through CPHFW. The SS26 season is shaping up to be our most impactful edition to date, and the addition of Cecilie Bahnsen will only underline this.”

— Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO, Copenhagen Fashion Week

The CPHFW Guest Slot will be announced each season prior to the release of the brand line up.

SS26 brand line up

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A. Roege Hove — CPHFW NEWTALENT Alumni

Aiayu

Alis

Anne Sofie Madsen — CPHFW NEWTALENT

Baum und Pferdgarten

Berner Kühl — CPHFW NEWTALENT

Birrot

Bonnetje — CPHFW NEWTALENT

Caro Editions

Cecilie Bahnsen — Guest Slot

Cmmn Swdn

Deadwood

Filippa K

Fine Chaos

Forza Collective

Freya Dalsjø

Gestuz

Han Kjøbenhavn

Henrik Vibskov

Herskind

Iamisigo — Zalando Visionary Award 2025 Winner

Kamo

Kettel Atelier — One to Watch

Marimekko

Martin Quad

MKDT Studio

Munthe

Nicklas Skovgaard — CPHFW NEWTALENT Alumni

OpéraSport

P.L.N. — CPHFW NEWTALENT Alumni

Rabens Saloner

Ranra

Rave Review

Rolf Ekroth — CPHFW NEWTALENT Alumni

Rotate

Skall Studio

Stel

Stem — One to Watch

Sunflower

Swedish School of Textiles

Taus — One to Watch

TG Botanical

The Garment

The Royal Danish Academy