CPHFW NEWTALENT to Showcase Innovative Nordic Brands at Copenhagen Fashion Week

This season, Berner Kühl will join the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme, while Stamm and Alectra Rothschild / MASCULINA will present their second showcase, and Rolf Ekroth will present his third and final showcase as part of the scheme. Bonnetje, Sól Hansdóttir and Stem will be awarded One To Watch for SS25, and will showcase through a presentation on the official show and presentation schedule.

Furthermore, the dedicated CPHFW NEWTALENT showroom will provide global industry leaders with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the exceptional brands participating in the scheme as well as Frederik Taus represented by ALPHA and Sofia Ilmonen who will represent Fashion In Helsinki.

"CPHFW NEWTALENT is a vital pillar for Copenhagen Fashion Week, supporting key Nordic visionary talent at a critical juncture in their growth. CPHFW NEWTALENT aims to support these directional new voices across mentoring, showcasing and financial support: a three-tiered structure to guide their own evolution from flourishing creatives into reputable businesses." - Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Continuing with a strong line up and the introduction of new voices of the scheme, CPHFW NEWTALENT continues to be a globally leading platform spotlighting the next generation of Nordic talent.

Meet CPHFW NEWTALENT One To Watch

CPHFW NEWTALENT One To Watch is a recognition spotlight granted to a designer or brand with an exceptional creative vision. Alongside extensive communication by Copenhagen Fashion Week, the brands are provided a free slot on the official show & presentation schedule for showcasing their collection as a presentation or an installation during fashion week. For SS25, CPHFW NEWTALENT's One To Watch are Bonnetje, Sól Hansdóttir and Stem, who will all hold presentations as part of the August 2024 edition.

CPHFW NEWTALENT Show & Presentation Schedule

Monday 05 August

Sól Hansdóttir (Presentation) 14:30 - 16:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT's One To Watch)

Rolf Ekroth (Show) 16:00 - 16:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT)

Stem (Presentation) 16:30 - 18:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT's One To Watch)

Alectra Rothschild / MASCULINA (Show) 18:00 - 18:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT)

Tuesday 06 August

Berner Kühl (Show) 12:00 - 12:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT)

Stamm (Show) 17:00 - 17:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT)

Wednesday 07 August

Bonnetje (Presentation) 17:30 - 19:30 CEST (CPHFW NEWTALENT's One To Watch)

CPHFW NEWTALENT showroom

During the SS25 season, CPHFW NEWTALENT will host a showroom introducing the Nordic and international press and buyer community to a selection of leading emerging designers of the Nordics. For the SS25 edition, the CPHFW NEWTALENT showroom will host 6 emerging designers, counting Berner Kühl, Rolf Ekroth, Stamm and Alectra Rothschild / MASCULINA represented by CPHFW, Frederik Taus represented by ALPHA and Sofia Ilmonen who will representFashion In Helsinki. Furthermore, CPHHFW One To Watch designers Bonnetje, Sól Hansdóttir and Stem will exhibit a concise selction of looks as part of the showroom.

Rolf Ekroth in the SPHERE showroom for Paris Fashion Week Mens SS25

Copenhagen Fashion Week is thrilled that the CPHFW NEWTALENT designer Rolf Ekroth was hosted in the SPHERE showroom for the Menswear Spring/Summer 025 edition of Paris Fashion Week. Run by La Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, the showroom is housed in the prestigious Palais de Tokyo where Rolf Ekroth presented his collection.

"Emerging designers are a driving force for change in the industry. Both Copenhagen Fashion Week and the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode are dedicated to celebrating this new generation and are excited to collaborate in hosting Paolina Russo as part of our SPHERE Showroom this season." - Serge Carreira, Director of Emerging Brands Initiative, Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode.