Copenhagen Fashion Week turned 20 in 2026. It ran two editions this year: AW26 in late January and SS27 in early August. This guide covers the dates, every brand on both official schedules, the sustainability rules brands must pass to get on the calendar, and how press, buyers and creators actually get into the shows.
Copenhagen Fashion Week 2026 dates
| Edition | Dates | Brands on the official schedule |
|---|---|---|
| AW26 | January 27 to 30, 2026 (shows January 27 to 29) | 27 |
| SS27 | August 3 to 7, 2026 | 34 |
| AW27 (next) | February 1 to 5, 2027 | Schedule not yet released |
The organizer is Copenhagen Fashion Week, led by CEO Cecilie Thorsmark. 2026 marked the event's 20th anniversary.
AW26: every brand on the January schedule
AW26 had 27 brands: 21 runway shows, including a new Homecoming slot, plus 6 presentations. The official line-up:
Aiayu, Alis, Anne Sofie Madsen (CPHFW NEWTALENT), Baum und Pferdgarten, Bonnetje (CPHFW NEWTALENT), Caro Editions, Fine Chaos, Forza Collective, Gestuz, Henrik Vibskov, Herskind, Holzweiler (Homecoming slot), MKDT Studio, Nazzal Studio, Nicklas Skovgaard (NEWTALENT alumni), O. Files, OpéraSport, Paolina Russo, Ranra, Rave Review, Skall Studio, Sson (One to Watch), Stem (CPHFW NEWTALENT), Studio Constance (One to Watch), Sunflower, Taus (One to Watch) and The Garment.
- Holzweiler came home to Copenhagen after two seasons at London Fashion Week, the first brand in the new Homecoming slot.
- Nazzal Studio became the first Palestinian label on the CPHFW schedule. It won the 2024 FTA Franca Sozzani Debut Talent award.
- O. Files debuted as a Danish menswear brand.
- Sson, an upcycling label, and Studio Constance joined from Sweden.
- Notable absences: Ganni and Filippa K.
The NEWTALENT showroom ran at the CIFF trade fair, showing Anne Sofie Madsen, Bonnetje, Stem, Sson, Studio Constance, Taus and Annukka Havukumpu.
SS27: every brand on the August schedule
SS27 ran August 3 to 7 with 34 shows and presentations on the official schedule. The full line-up:
Alectra Rothschild / Masculina (NEWTALENT alumni), Almada Label, Anne Sofie Madsen (CPHFW NEWTALENT), Baum und Pferdgarten, By Malene Birger, Caro Editions, Collina Strada (International Guest Slot), Freya Dalsjø, Gestuz, Henrik Vibskov, Herskind, Iamisigo (Zalando Visionary Award 2025), Institution (Zalando Visionary Award 2026), La Bagatelle, Marimekko, Mfpen, MKDT Studio, Mr. Larkin, Munthe, Nicklas Skovgaard (NEWTALENT alumni), O. Files, OpéraSport, Paolina Russo (Zalando Visionary Award 2023), Renè (One to Watch), Scandinavian Academy of Fashion Design, Skall Studio, Sson (One to Watch), Stem (CPHFW NEWTALENT), Stine Goya, Studio Constance (CPHFW NEWTALENT), Swedish School of Textiles, Taus (One to Watch), The Garment and The Royal Danish Academy.
For the full show-by-show breakdown, see our Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 report.
The sustainability requirements
Copenhagen is the only major fashion week that screens every brand on sustainability before it can show. The framework launched in 2020 and covers six areas: strategic direction, design, smart material choices, working conditions, consumer engagement, and the show itself.
- 19 minimum standards. From AW26, every brand on the official schedule was screened against a revised set of 19 minimum standards. A sustainability committee led by the consultancy Rambøll reviews them.
- Materials rules paused. For SS27, standards 6 and 7, which cover materials, were not enforced while the industry and the EU settle how material impact is measured. Revised versions are planned.
- The application. Brands complete the sustainability survey in the application and sign the Danish Fashion Ethical Charter. From 2026 the charter also requires health checks for models.
- AI screening is coming. CPHFW and Renoon announced AI-assisted screening of brand submissions, piloting with AW27.
The framework has spread. Berlin Fashion Week, the British Fashion Council, Oslo Runway and Amsterdam Fashion Week have all adopted it.
How to attend Copenhagen Fashion Week
Press, buyers and industry
CPHFW runs an accreditation form for press, buyers and industry professionals. You fill it in and choose the shows you want to see. Each brand then reviews the requests and contacts you directly. CPHFW does not decide who brands invite, so a strong request is specific about who you are, what you cover and why that show.
Creators and photographers
The accreditation page does not set separate criteria for creators. In practice it is the same route: apply, choose the shows, and let each brand decide. Most shows are invitation-only, but many brands livestream or post the show video.
Brands that want to show
Brands apply through the official Show and Presentation application, which includes the sustainability survey. Accessories, bridal and childrenswear brands are not processed. Events and talks have a separate application. Read our guide on how designers get into fashion week.
Public events
Some of the week is open to everyone. During SS27 that included a free viewing party on August 6, the Zalando Visionary Award exhibition and live screening at Copenhagen Contemporary on August 4 and 5, and brand pop-ups around the city.
Getting around
The Copenhagen Metro runs 24 hours a day on four lines, and the airport is about 13 minutes from the city center. The city has hundreds of kilometers of bike lanes plus bike-share, and electric harbor buses are part of the transit network. Shows spread across the city, from the Langelinie Pavilion to the Carlsberg district, so plan for travel time between venues.
The brands to watch for 2027
The NEWTALENT program supports a brand for three seasons before it graduates to alumni status. Going into AW27, the names to watch are the current NEWTALENT brands (Anne Sofie Madsen, Stem and Studio Constance, the first Swedish brand in the scheme), the One to Watch picks (Renè, Sson and Taus), and the award winners Institution, Iamisigo and Paolina Russo.