CPHFW Official Talk Program: Vogue Business x CPHFW: Size Inclusivity Report
Our SS26 talk series with Vogue Business as media partner make up a vital element of the official schedule each season, representing an opportunity to dig deeper into wider issues facing fashion.
Copenhagen Fashion Week will bring the SS26 talk program to a live audience, with a dedicated talk being held each day in the Copenhagen Fashion Week Talk hub hosted in Verpan, right in the center of the city.
Attendance to the talk program is open to the public and will be on a first come first served basis and will include a 30-minute panel talk followed by a 15-minute Q&A. The talk will activate the global network of Copenhagen Fashion Week, inviting industry leaders from a variety of organisations and practices to speak across the topics at hand.
Furthermore, Copenhagen Fashion Week is excited to announce Vogue Business as an official media partner, who will use their global audience to amplify the reach of the talks that will be launched as podcasts post release.
About Verner Panton:
Verpan – for Verner Panton – is a design company working closely with Verner Panton Design to preserve, reissue and recontextualise the Danish architect and designer’s radiant body of work.
Born in 1926, Verner Panton came to represent a new direction and energy in Danish design history – deeply original, daringly experimental – for close to five decades. Creating visually distinctive furniture, lighting and objects as well as immersive interiors, his spirit and work remains radically ahead of the curve. Concerned with the future and our capacity to imagine it, his vast output is full of vibrant and playful pieces with a social character, made to be enjoyed, for pleasure.
Vogue Business x CPHFW: Size Inclusivity Report
An exploration in collaboration with CPHFW and Vogue Business on the Size Inclusivity Report and into the urgent changes needed to present a modern perspective of fashion on the runway.
This talk unveils findings from the Size Inclusivity Report, a joint initiative between Vogue Business and Copenhagen Fashion Week, spotlighting where the industry stands—and where it still falls short. As calls for authentic representation grow louder, this session unpacks the structural and creative shifts needed to make size inclusivity more than a trend. Industry leaders and change-makers reflect on what meaningful progress looks like on the runway, in showrooms, and beyond.
Moderator:
Lucy Maguire, Senior Trends Editor, Vogue Business
Lucy Maguire is senior trends editor at Vogue Business. Alongside her focus on fashion consumer trends, digital strategies, and youth culture, Lucy leads the Vogue Business Next-Gen Edit, spotlighting emerging brands and startups across the fashion and beauty industries. She has previously worked with the Vogue Global Network, Suzy Menkes and British Vogue.
Panelists:
Christine Sofie, Entrepreneur & Model, Studio Force Majeure
Christine Sofie has worked as a model for nearly two decades, first in traditional sample sizing, and later forging her path in the industry on her own terms. Her career breakthrough came after relocating to New York City, where she gained recognition working as a curve model. Christine now lives on the coast north of Copenhagen with her husband and their two daughters. She is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of three companies, working at the intersection of house development and interior design.
Clara Svane, CEO & Founder, Swan Scouting Agency
Clara Svane is the founder of Swan Scouting Agency, a Copenhagen-based scouting agency redefining model scouting through authentic diversity. Swan Scouting Agency discovers fresh faces through street scouting and supports underrepresented talent, focusing on real people of all backgrounds. By developing and mentoring new models, Swan Scouting helps them thrive in an industry ready for change — proving diversity isn’t a trend but the future of fashion.
Ulrikke Skotte-Lund, Model, Scoop Models
Ulrikke Skotte-Lund is a Danish plus-size model and an advocate for body neutrality. She shares content that promotes self-acceptance and celebration of different body types. She aims to normalize different body types without it being a statement, but simply as a natural part of diversity. With her uncompromising approach to beauty and authenticity, Ulrikke challenges the norms of the fashion industry and represents a new generation of plus-size models.
Abisola Omole, Writer & Creative Director
Abisola Omole is a Creative Director, Interior Designer, and Writer known for her boundary-pushing approach to lifestyle, design, and storytelling. She’s the founder of Arva, a multifaceted brand spanning interiors, fashion, and sensory-led culinary ventures. From designing inclusive fashion to developing furniture lines and concept stores, her work blends emotional clarity with aesthetic rigor. A trusted voice in the industry, her insights and projects are featured across leading editorial platforms worldwide.
