Copenhagen Fashion Week SS2027: Longevity, Fluidity, and Return of By Malene Birger
Copenhagen Fashion Week marked its 20th anniversary for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, highlighting themes of sustainability and artistry. After a six-year hiatus, By Malene Birger made a comeback, unveiling a collection at Friheden that drew inspiration from winter's yearning for summer, featuring sun motifs and translucent fabrics. Anne Sofie Madsen showcased her final NEWTALENT Programme presentation, titled 'The New Desire,' which included garments that explored geometric shapes, accompanied by live music from Michala Petri. At Etage Projects, Freya Dalsjø introduced a timeless wardrobe crafted from natural fibers. Møstings Hus hosted TAUS, who utilized upcycled materials to echo Eugène Atget's explorations of Paris. MKDT Studio, under Caroline Engelgaar's direction, revealed 'The Dark Light of Summer,' focusing on tailored designs in subdued colors.
Key facts
- Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 marks two decades of the event.
- By Malene Birger returned to Copenhagen Fashion Week after six years, presenting at Friheden, the founder's family estate.
- Anne Sofie Madsen's 'The New Desire' was her final presentation within the NEWTALENT Programme.
- Freya Dalsjø designed her collection in conversation with her mother, focusing on seasonless wardrobe and natural fibers.
- TAUS's collection was inspired by Eugène Atget's wanderings and featured upcycled materials and Pandora surplus jewelry.
- MKDT Studio's 'The Dark Light of Summer' drew inspiration from Vilhelm Hammershøi and Kirsten Klein.
- Danish recorder virtuoso Michala Petri performed live at Anne Sofie Madsen's show.
- The collections emphasized longevity, fluidity, and craftsmanship over spectacle.
Entities
Artists
- Anne Sofie Madsen
- Freya Dalsjø
- Caroline Engelgaar
- Emilie Martinsen-Kønigsfeldt
- Sydney Roark
- Michala Petri
- Eugène Atget
- Oscar Eriksson Forunes
- Vilhelm Hammershøi
- Kirsten Klein
Institutions
- Copenhagen Fashion Week
- By Malene Birger
- Anne Sofie Madsen
- Freya Dalsjø
- TAUS
- MKDT Studio
- NEWTALENT Programme
- Etage Projects
- Møstings Hus
- Pandora
- Whitewall
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Paris
- France