Copenhagen weather is always unpredictable
The weather in Copenhagen is always unpredictable, so I start preparing for Fashion Week several weeks in advance. First, I choose the outfits, find and order missing items, create an event schedule, and figure out which look will suit which event. Last August, I was running around Copenhagen buying extra socks and a scarf to stay warm, but this August, I could have easily sunbathed. Sunny weather is always nice, of course, and everything would have been fine, but my outfits consisted mainly of cardigans, jackets, and… coats.
Copenhagen street style is very organic
I love that the style of Copenhagen residents looks very organic. It doesn’t appear overdone or forced, and no one tries to look too prestigious or serious. On the contrary, unusual combinations, lots of vintage, grunge, and eclectic color schemes make the city one big colorful salad. Everyday style is adapted for cycling, as literally everyone uses a bike. Even I had to use a bike once to get from one show to another.
Opera, sport, location!
For me, Copenhagen Fashion Week started with the Opéra Sport show in an insanely beautiful location on the waterfront, right next to the opera house. The collection was inspired by the Exillion Garden – its nature and architecture – and was translated into the brand’s aesthetic.
Walk with your eyes open
I like to use public transport or walk between events. Usually, during the journey, I find a couple of new showrooms along the way, and this is a great opportunity for me to get acquainted with new small local brands outside of Fashion Week’s official schedule.
Don’t forget the presentations
In addition to the shows, Fashion Week hosts many presentations, which are also a great opportunity to get to know small local brands. For example, I was invited to an event at Migliorini Venue vol. 9, which showcased not only Danish but also other Scandinavian, French, and Austrian brands. There, I learned about brands like Souliers Martinez and Published By. These are brands I will definitely continue to work with as a personal stylist.
You need to look closer!
Copenhagen Fashion Week differs from others in that they use innovative materials and techniques for working with fabrics and set goals for sustainable development. That’s why I was very impressed by the STAM brand presentation, where traditional materials formed the basis of the collection but were reinterpreted with a new weaving technique developed by designer Sarah Brunnhuber. It looks incredibly complex, but the clothes remain wearable, authentic, and have an ethnic flair. You can admire the collection from afar, but you only fully immerse yourself when you go behind the scenes. After the presentation, I managed to listen to Sarah Brunnhuber talk about creating the collection, go backstage and see the preparation process, mood boards, and even touch and examine the clothes. This is why I love presentations – the opportunity to talk to the designer and see the clothes up close.
Leave some room for piece and quiet
In the evening, after a busy day of attending three shows and three presentations, meeting brand representatives, guests, taking photos, and constantly being on the move, I want to have dinner in peace and quiet. For this, I have a few favorite places that I visit every time I’m in the city – Cantina, Bæst, Mirabelle, Apollo Bar, or I simply grab a pita with falafel at Garbanzo (I like to think it’s my secret place).
It’s all about the concept
I really like that in Copenhagen, brands pay attention not only to the clothes and collections themselves but also conceptually design presentations – choosing new locations, themes, and snacks that create a lasting impression at the event.
That little piece of Østerbro…
The Baum und Pferdgarten show took place on a football field, surrounded by beautiful buildings in the Østerbro district. The venue perfectly matched the idea of the collection and looked as harmonious as possible – the brand combined elements of office style with the dynamics of sportswear. And the bags in the shape of a ball seemed like a great alternative to the “pigeon bag” from JW Anderson. Now I definitely want one, along with a T-shirt saying “Østerbro”!
Copenhagen is my great love
I truly love how Copenhagen buzzes during fashion week – the entire fashion community comes together, and you can see some absolutely crazy outfits. Even though I work with clothes every day, I cannot help but be amazed at how guests come up with all these bright and extravagant combinations. Every time I go through CPHFW street style photo reports, I save what impresses me the most. As a rule, I always pay more attention to the “real” looks that are not too theatrical but have their own twist. Copenhagen is my great love! It’s real, stylish, positive, and unafraid of change – and that makes it truly a modern fashion capital.
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The exhibition gives visitors to 3daysofdesign the first opportunity to experience the limited-edition Artek + Marimekko collection ahead of its launch in September. The collaboration is part of Artek’s 90th anniversary celebrations, during which the company is collaborating with like-minded creative partners to present a series of special edition collections.
The Artek + Marimekko collection features a selection of Aalto furniture that merges Marimekko’s art of printmaking with Artek’s technology of wood bending. The collection explores how bold recurring patterns, designed by Maija Isola for Marimekko’s architectural “Arkkitehti” series, are interpreted on Alvar Aalto’s birchwood furniture designs. Thematically, it celebrates what unites two iconic Finnish brands: bold and distinct identities that are shaped by architecture, nature, and human-centric pragmatism.
The exhibition at 3daysofdesign was designed together with Finnish designer Linda Bergroth. It showcases the products in a setting that highlights how Artek’s poetic simplicity complements Marimekko’s bold and joyful essence. The exhibition is open to the public throughout the design festival.
The Artek + Marimekko collection launches worldwide from 4 September 2025 onwards.
See photos of the exhibition in the gallery!
Known for her distinctive approach to contemporary symbolism and mixed media, Gaïa brings her signature technique — referred to as “contemporary mummies” — to this latest art series. Created by layering raw linen and shellac, these tactile textile murals explore the boundaries between what is visible and concealed, evoking both personal mythology and shared cultural memory.
Developed specifically for her presentation in Menorca, “Menorca Heritage” draws on the island’s rich symbolic landscape, referencing elements such as talayots, navetas, horses, folk legends, and giants. The four large-scale works offer a meditative reflection on the region’s ancestral narratives and ritual spaces.
“This series is a tribute to Menorca’s silent architecture, its ritualistic spaces, and the layered time held within its stones. I wanted to explore the island’s spirit not as a historian, but as a myth weaver,” says Santa GAÏA Pilens.
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This also marks Gaïa’s first presentation in Spain and continues her exploration of place, materiality, and ancestral resonance through symbolic abstraction.
Tabouret Gallery is specializing in contemporary and collectible design – from bespoke pieces to very limited editions – Tabouret offers an avant-garde selection of objects, furniture, home decor and tableware. Gallery is curated by Isis-Colombe Combréas.
Visit Santa GAÏA Pilens’ exhibition “Menorca Heritage” at Tabouret Gallery in Menorca, Spain until 15th of September 2025.
