Frederik Berner Kühl Wins Denmark's Largest Fashion Prize
Frederik Berner Kühl, a menswear designer, has just snagged Denmark's top fashion honor, the Wessel & Vett Foundation's fashion prize. This award, created in 2012, has previously recognized talents like Cecilie Bahnsen and Saks Potts. Kühl launched his brand in 2019, known for its quality and minimalist Scandinavian style. He receives €40,000, while the four finalists—Berner Kühl, Bonnetje, Caro Editions, and O. Files—each get €10,000. This year’s judging process was updated, with jurors visiting designers in their studios. A bronze statue by Esben Weile Kjær was also revealed at Magazin du Nord, which dates back to 1868. After winning, Kühl emphasized the hard work and dedication required in the fashion world, expressing that the award will help his brand flourish.
Key facts
- Frederik Berner Kühl wins Wessel & Vett Foundation fashion prize
- Prize is Denmark's largest fashion prize
- Prize established in 2012
- Past winners include Cecilie Bahnsen and Saks Potts
- Kühl's brand founded in 2019
- Winner receives €40,000, finalists receive €10,000 each
- Finalists: Berner Kühl, Bonnetje, Caro Editions, O. Files
- Jury visited designers in their own spaces this year
- Bronze statuette by Esben Weile Kjær depicts Julian Luxford
- Julian Luxford named after academic who proved Robin Hood was real
- Statuette first shown in Magazin du Nord windows
- Magazin du Nord co-founded by Theodor Wessel and Emil Vett in 1868
- Kühl is a Polimoda alum
- Kühl opened a store in 2021
- Collaborates with furniture company Feld
- Fabrics sourced from Japan and Italy
Entities
Artists
- Frederik Berner Kühl
- Cecilie Bahnsen
- Saks Potts
- Esben Weile Kjær
- Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg
Institutions
- Wessel & Vett Foundation
- Polimoda
- Feld
- Magazin du Nord
Locations
- Denmark
- Japan
- Italy