Copenhagen Fashion Week Announces SS26 Recipients of CPHFW NEWTALENT

Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to announce the line up for the SS26 edition of CPHFW NEWTALENT.

This season, Anne Sofie Madsen will join the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme, Bonnetje will present their third showcase, and Berner Kühl will present their third and final showcase as part of the scheme. Kettel Atelier, Stem and Taus will join the scheme as CPHFW NEWTALENT One To Watch brands, and in turn are offered the opportunity to host presentations for SS26.

Furthermore, the dedicated CPHFW NEWTALENT showroom will provide global industry leaders with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the exceptional brands participating in the scheme.

“CPHFW NEWTALENT is a vital pillar for Copenhagen Fashion Week, supporting key Nordic visionary talent at a critical juncture in their growth. CPHFW NEWTALENT aims to support these directional new voices across mentoring, showcasing and financial support: a three-tiered structure to guide their own evolution from flourishing creatives into reputable businesses.”

- Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week

Continuing with a strong line up and the introduction of new voices of the scheme, CPHFW NEWTALENT continues to be a globally leading platform spotlighting the next generation of Nordic talent.

See the collections at the CPHFW NEWTALENT showroom

During the SS26 season, CPHFW NEWTALENT will host a showroom introducing the Nordic and international press and buyer community to a selection of leading emerging designers of the Nordics.

International Industry Leaders supporting emerging talent

Each of the brands admitted to CPHFW NEWTALENT will be provided sessions with globally leading mentors and advisers from the Nordics.

Mentors include:

• Bruce Pask, Senior Director, Men’s Fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus
• Clara Cornet, Fashion and Beauty Strategic Partnerships, Instagram
• Ida Petersson, Co-Founder, Good Eggs
• Mahoro Seward, Fashion Features Editor, British Vogue
• Vikram Menon, Director, Fashionex Limited

Vital partnerships providing support to the program

Copenhagen Fashion Week is proud to receive funding support for CPHFW NEWTALENT from a concise pool of industry leaders, recognising the value they place in uplifting the Nordic creative industry.

Fashion in Helsinki

Copenhagen Fashion Week is delighted to share Fashion in Helsinki as a Knowledge Partner of CPHFW NEWTALENT, supporting emerging talents in Finnish fashion.

ALPHA

ALPHA is a talent incubator empowering the best-emerging talents and graduates from the Nordic countries. ALPHA and Copenhagen Fashion Week have teamed up to promote and support the best of Nordic talent through both platforms.

Special Advisor Ane Lynge-Jorlén

Ane Lynge-Jorlén supports and contributes to CPHFW NEWTALENT as Special Advisor to the Copenhagen Fashion Week team. Ane Lynge-Jorlén plays an active role in advising on new emerging brands for CPHFW NEWTALENT, and provides consultancy.

About CPHFW NEWTALENT

CPHFW NEWTALENT is a talent support scheme for Nordic emerging brands with less than five years in business. Established by Copenhagen Fashion Week to nurture, develop, and promote emerging Nordic talent on a global scale, the scheme creates new opportunities for three to four emerging designers per season via monetary support, mentorships, partnership offerings, professional advisors, onboarding to the official Copenhagen Fashion Week show and presentation schedule, event participation, showroom activations, alumni network, and extensive PR through Copenhagen Fashion Week's international community and channels.

CPHFW NEWTALENT One To Watch is a recognition spotlight granted to a designer or brand with an exceptional creative vision. Alongside extensive communication by Copenhagen Fashion Week, the brands are offered a free slot on the official show & presentation schedule for showcasing their collection as a presentation or an installation during fashion week.

Find out more about the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme.

QUOTES:

"We are incredibly grateful and honoured to be part of the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme. We admire Copenhagen Fashion Week's commitment to supporting emerging brands and prioritising sustainability. The CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme gives us the opportunity to showcase our collection to key leaders in the industry.” - Anna Myntekær and Yoko Maja Rahbek Hansen, Bonnetje

“Being part of CPHFW NEWTALENT provides invaluable support from both the Copenhagen Fashion Week team and its partners. Furthermore, it grants access to seasoned industry professionals who are willing to share their networks and expertise. As a small brand, it's all about expanding your reach, and CPHFW NEWTALENT gives you that chance.” - Frederik Berner Kühl, Berner Kühl

“We want to thank Copenhagen Fashion Week for choosing us as part of CPHFW NEWTALENT: we are both grateful and truly excited to be part of this scheme. After years of friendship, Caroline and I joined forces last season and immediately felt the strength of our creative chemistry: for the August 2025 edition we are excited to present our first show together.

Being emerging in business for a new creative endeavor doesn’t mean being straight out of school; we appreciate that the panel has recognised that in their decision with our brand and cannot wait to present our vision for SS26.” - Anne Sofie Madsen & Caroline Clante, Anne Sofie Madsen