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Copenhagen Fashion Week Unveils Lineup for SS25, Including Winner of Zalando Visionary Award 2024


Copenhagen Fashion Week announces brand lineup for SS25, Sinéad O'Dwyer awarded Zalando Visionary Award 2024

Published on May 14, 2024

The full lineup for the August edition has been released, consisting of 46 brands and institutions that will showcase their collections on the official show & presentation schedule. Furthermore, Zalando has revealed the winner of the Zalando Visionary Award 2024 as Sinéad O’Dwyer. The Irish designer’s collection will be showcased on the runway as part of the SS25 schedule in August, marking their Copenhagen runway debut. Finally, the designers part of the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme for the SS25 season have been announced, inclusive of Berner Kühl joining the scheme alongside Stamm and Alectra Rothschild / MASCULINA, who will present their second showcase, and Rolf Ekroth, who will present his third and final showcase as part of the scheme. Bonnetje, Sól Hansdóttir and Stem have been awarded CPHFW NEWTALENT One To Watch.

Copenhagen Fashion Week announces brand lineup for SS25

With the SS25 season ahead, Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced its lineup of 46 brands and institutions that will be showcased as part of the official schedule in August 2024, which will continue the raised momentum for the seasonal showcase.

For the first time, Copenhagen Fashion Week will incorporate runway shows and presentations as two formats that encompass the official show and presentation schedule. This merge will allow for a more expressive offering towards formats and partaking brands, reflect the evolving creative landscape of the Nordic fashion industry, and enunciate Copenhagen Fashion Week’s position as one of the leading fashion weeks globally.

Presenting key international and Nordic established leaders and emerging innovators this season, the SS25 brand lineup introduces Berner Kühl to the CPHFW NEWTALENT programme, joining Alectra Rothschild / MASCULINA, Stamm and Rolf Ekroth, with a host of returning brands to the schedule inclusive of A. Roege Hove, Jade Cropper, Latimmier, and Rabens Saloner, as well as a curated selection of exciting new names across the 4 days of shows and presentations.

The presence of reputable Nordic names set against international vanguards curated across a four-day programme of 46 shows and presentations further underlines the international positioning Copenhagen Fashion Week holds within the fashion calendar worldwide.

Sinéad O’Dwyer awarded Zalando Visionary Award 2024

Zalando and Copenhagen Fashion Week announced Sinéad O’Dwyer as the winner of the Zalando Visionary Award 2024. The annual award is based on three pillars: creativity and design, social impact, and innovation. Sinéad O’Dwyer has been recognized by the award jury for her innovative, joyful, and avant-garde creations that redefine the boundaries of fashion. With a unique blend of artistry and technical expertise, Sinéad O’Dwyer explores themes of identity, body positivity, and self-expression through her designs.

As the winner of the award, Sinéad O’Dwyer will receive a €50,000 prize and will present her collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week in August 2024, with additional support from Zalando for the show production to highlight the brand’s inspiring dedication to diversity and innovation.

Senior Writer