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Ganni and Stem Reunite for Upcycled Copenhagen Fashion Week Show

festival-fair · 2026-08-03

On the inaugural day of Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Danish label Ganni and Stem debuted a joint collection. Sarah Brunnhuber from Stem transformed Ganni's deadstock materials into distinctive runway pieces, showcasing patterns like red and white checks, floral jacquards, and leopard prints. This collaboration, initiated in 2022, merges Ganni's designs with Stem's commitment to zero-waste practices. Ditte Reffstrup of Ganni emphasized the significance of the event in nurturing new talent. Brunnhuber, recognized for her use of undyed fabrics, embraced the lively textiles and explored synthetic fibers. She incorporated a technique from a Norwegian mill for pleated skirts while modifying her edges to uphold zero-waste principles. The collection was captured by James Cochrane.

Key facts

  • Ganni and Stem reunited for a new collaboration at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
  • Stem creative director Sarah Brunnhuber upcycled deadstock Ganni fabrics into runway looks.
  • The collection featured red and white picnic checks, heavy floral jacquards, and leopard print.
  • The collaboration marks a departure from Stem's usual aesthetic of undyed, earthy tones.
  • Brunnhuber used a weaving method developed with a Norwegian mill for pleated skirts.
  • The pieces maintain Stem's zero-waste approach, including signature straggly edges.
  • Ganni creative director Ditte Reffstrup emphasized the importance of Copenhagen Fashion Week.
  • Photography by James Cochrane documented the collection.

Entities

Artists

  • Sarah Brunnhuber
  • Ditte Reffstrup

Institutions

  • Ganni
  • Stem
  • Copenhagen Fashion Week
  • British Vogue

Locations

  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Paris
  • France
  • Norway

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