Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week, has been inaugurated into The BoF 500, the definitive professional index of the people shaping the $2.4 trillion fashion industry. Marked in the Catalyst category, the accolade recognizes Cecilie for evolving the role and reputation of Copenhagen Fashion Week from a regional event into a leader of sustainability within fashion.
“I am beyond honored to be included in The BoF 500 alongside so many truly inspiring leaders shaping the global fashion industry. The recognition that this accolade puts on Copenhagen Fashion Week is important, as it spotlights the crucial work that we have done in catalyzing positive change into an event that traditionally is not associated with sustainability. I hope my appointment into the BoF 500 will inspire many others to take action on sustainability, no matter what part of the industry – the responsibility to accelerate positive change should not only rely on the brands or consumers but on every single actor in this ecosystem.” – Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Preparation for AW23 kicks off
Building on the success of SS23 documented in the exceptional collections presented on the runway as part of the official show schedule, the level of guests in attendance from the growing global network of CPHFW to the subsequent coverage the season and the brands received, preparation for the forthcoming AW23 edition has now begun.
With applications now open to apply for the official Show Schedule, CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose® and the Zalando Sustainability Award, find further information below as well as an overview on our Sustainability Requirements for the forthcoming edition alongside a recap on key moments from the SS23 edition and some exciting announcements from the CPHFW team.
Applications will close for AW23
Applications for brands to become part of the official show schedule for the upcoming AW23 season will close on Thursday 6 October 2022.
The AW23 season will see Copenhagen Fashion Week curate a show schedule of the best of Nordic fashion brands and rising talent. Alongside, the presentation and event schedule will include official CPHFW events, inclusive of the talk programme, the official opening ceremony, Zalando Sustainability Award and the CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose®, alongside a strong curation of brand, publication, and wider industry activations.
Important dates
- Application deadline: 6 October 2022
- CPHFW AW23 Brand Line up announced: 8 December 2022
- CPHFW AW23 official Show Schedule announced: 20 December 2022
- CPHFW AW23 edition: 31 January 2023 – 3 February 2023
Applications are open for CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose®
CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose® is established by Copenhagen Fashion Week to nurture, develop, and promote emerging Nordic talent on a global scale. The scheme creates new opportunities for the three emerging designers via monetary support, mentorships, partnership offerings, professional advisors, onboarding to the official Copenhagen Fashion Week show schedule, event participation, showroom activations, alumni network, and extensive PR through Copenhagen Fashion Week’s international community and channels.
The brands within the CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose® program will be supported for three consecutive seasons within the CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose® program. Subsequently each designer will graduate on to the alumni scheme, that will continue supporting the graduates of the CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose® support scheme across showcasing, events, networking, business support, communication, and sponsorship opportunities.
Find out more about the CPHFW NEWTALENT supported by Circulose® and about the application process.
Apply to be part of the Zalando Sustainability Award
Copenhagen Fashion Week to present the global Zalando Sustainability Award for the fifth time. Following the success of last seasons, Copenhagen Fashion Week invites all brands to apply for a nomination as one of the three finalists for the award.
The three finalists for the Zalando Sustainability Award will showcase at a dedicated show venue and will be awarded 185.000 DKK / 25.000 Euro as support in production costs for the show.
The winner will be awarded the following:
- To partner with Zalando in developing an exclusive capsule collection with a sustainability focus including the piloting of innovative solutions around materials, production processes, technological solution, traceability etc. The project will be a joint decision between the brand and Zalando. Zalando will commit to market the collaboration in organic and paid channels.
- The winning brand will receive an offer from Zalando to buy a broad selection of the showcased collection making it available in the 25 Zalando markets to more than 49 million active customers.
- The winning brand will be onboarded to the Zalando platform (if not yet available at Zalando).*
- The winning brand will receive a monetary prize of 150.000 DKK / 20.000 Euro.
- The winning brand will be invited to join Zalando’s internal influencer programme dedicated to Sustainability – The Academy.
Find out more about the Zalando Sustainability Award and about the SS23 winner, Ranra.
Please complete the entry form to enter the Zalando Sustainability Award.
Sustainability Measures for AW23
As of the upcoming CPHFW (AW23) edition, all brands on the official show schedule must comply with CPHFW’s Minimum Standards in the Sustainability Requirements. To support brands on the final stretches, CPHFW recently shared a sustainability resource package within their brand network, including:
- A toolbox for the Sustainability Requirements developed by CPHFW gathering organizations, solution providers, certification bodies and more in one document
- A free-of-charge resource package covering policies, guidelines and tools by long-time collaborator Dansk Fashion and Textile
For access, get in touch.
Partner highlight
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We are proud to have partnered with 1664Blanc for the SS23 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week with lots of new inspiration, creativity and icy 1664Blanc beers.
