The Milestone Edition Spotlights the Finalists of the 2026 Zalando Visionary Award
December 11, 2025- Copenhagen Fashion FW 2026 Edition
Copenhagen Fashion Week Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary From January 27–29, 2026. Featuring a Curated Mix of Nordic and International Designers. The Program Highlights Returning Names, Debuting Talents, and the Zalando Visionary Award 2026 Finalists.
The 20th edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week is set for January 27–29, 2026, marking two decades of showcasing Nordic creativity to the global fashion community. This milestone program blends a selection of renowned Nordic labels and international emerging brands, creating a dynamic platform for a creative, sustainable vision.
Returning to the calendar are Paolina Russo, winner of the Zalando Visionary Award 2024, and Nazzal Studio, recipient of the FTA Franca Sozzani Debut Talent 2024, alongside debut presentations from the Danish menswear label O. Files.
The CPHFW NewTalent program will feature Stem, alongside previous participants Bonnetje and Anne Sofie Madsen. Designers recognized as “One To Watch”, Studio Constance, Sson, and Taus, will reveal their latest collections through a mix of runway shows and curated presentations.
A new category, “Homecoming”, celebrates Nordic brands returning to the Copenhagen calendar after seasons abroad, with Holzweiler taking the spotlight this January.
Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week, reflects:
Celebrating 20 years is not only a moment to look back but also, importantly, to consider the role Copenhagen Fashion Week can continue to play in shaping the future of fashion. Furthermore, despite challenges in recent years, the Nordic fashion scene has grown into a global reference. And we’re proud of the platform we provide to support that evolution.”
The Zalando Visionary Award 2026 Finalists
Copenhagen Fashion Week has revealed the Zalando Visionary Award 2026 finalists: Institution (Georgia), Kyle Ho (UK), and Milk of Lime (Belgium/Germany). They earned their spots due to their cutting-edge approach to social impact, innovation, and design. Moreover, these brands showcase the future of forward-thinking fashion.
The winner will be announced on January 28, 2026, during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Alongside a presentation of the finalists’ work and a roundtable hosted by Giuliano Calza, founder and creative director of GCDS. Further, the winner will have the opportunity to present its SS2027 collection during August 2026 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Copenhagen Fashion Week FW 2026
📅 January 27–29, 2026
🌍 Copenhagen, Denmark
🏆 Visionary Award Winner Announcement: January 28, 2026
🌐 Copenhagen Fashion Week
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