Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23: Sustainability and Inclusivity Take Center Stage
The Spring/Summer 2023 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week wrapped up on August 12, featuring an impressive 35 shows, an increase from last season's 21. Attendance rebounded to levels seen before the pandemic, drawing in international buyers, media, and influencers. The Scandinavian fashion scene is shifting, highlighted by Peter Lundvald Nielsen's all-black collection and (di)vision's forest-themed show utilizing recycled materials. A strong emphasis on sustainability was evident, with CEO Cecilie Thorsmark enforcing rigorous standards, including a 50% sustainable material requirement and a ban on fur. Ganni's CEO Andrea Baldo noted that 87% of their styles adhered to these standards, while Jade Cropper's collection contained 80% Circulose. Ranra received the sustainability award from Zalando and TikTok, appealing to young, affluent, and educated European consumers.
Key facts
- Copenhagen Fashion Week SS23 ran from August 5-12, 2022.
- 35 physical shows were held, up from 21 in the previous edition.
- Peter Lundvald Nielsen, ex-Balenciaga, showed an all-black collection.
- Danish brand (di)vision held a forest show for recycled streetwear.
- CEO Cecilie Thorsmark enforced sustainability criteria: 50% sustainable materials, fur ban.
- Ganni CEO Andrea Baldo: 87% of styles had at least 50% certified sustainable content.
- Ganni launched a sneaker in Vegea (grape skin material).
- Jade Cropper used 80% Circulose fiber from Renewcell.
- Ranra won the sustainability award from Zalando and TikTok.
- Runways featured diverse models in terms of size, gender, ethnicity, and age.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Lundvald Nielsen
- Blackhaine
- Jade Cropper
Institutions
- Copenhagen Fashion Week
- Balenciaga
- (di)vision
- Pizzaro
- Ganni
- Renewcell
- Ranra
- Zalando
- TikTok
- EU REACH Directive
- Danish Fashion Ethical Charter
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Manchester
- Germany
- Europe