Identical to that, Copenhagen Vogue Week is again once more. The autumn/winter season kicks off on January 29 within the design-forward Scandinavian metropolis, the place what as soon as began in 2006 as a small, particular tackle style week now attracts editors, writers, creators, and designers from all around the world. It’s the place cult-favorite Copenhagen manufacturers like Ganni, Saks Potts, and Cecilie Bahnsen had been born; the place the quintessential Scandi dress-over-denim look started, and a real Danish, environmentally-conscious tackle design raised the bar for the remainder of the style business.

Some may say Copenhagen’s style week is in contrast to every other. It comes with its personal set of pointers: Designers should meet sustainability necessities to point out their collections, showgoers typically embrace basic Scandi seems, and the programming prioritizes rising, native expertise. Exterior of the style exhibits and dinners, a bevy of good little bookstores, cafés, and classic collections additionally replicate Copenhagen’s emphasis on sustainability, design, and naturally, hygge. It’s no secret that the town is ripe with vintage festivals, curated retailers, and comfortable eating places. Lining cobble-stoned streets and the town’s canals are dozens of hidden gems—simply ask the locals.

Earlier than Scandi manufacturers like Saks Potts, Helmstedt, and Marimekko take over the town, we tapped a few of Copenhagen Vogue Week’s most savvy designers and creatives to seek out out what and the place they’re buying proper now, together with a number of of their favourite spots round city. Whether or not you’re making your method to style week or planning a visit later the in season, under you’ll discover the spring buying lists—and most beloved spots—of a few of Copenhagen’s best.

Sophie Bille Brahe, designer and proprietor of Sophie Bille Brahe

Born and raised in Copenhagen, Sophie Bille Brahe is a real native who has watched the town evolve over many years. Lately, she’s discovering inspiration at floral museum and boutique Tage Anderson. “It has a ravishing courtyard with a fountain,” Brahe says. “It’s an exquisite hidden gem with an awesome collection of flowers and objects. Additionally amongst her go-tos are Klassik and The Condo, the place she finds the perfect collection of furnishings and objects. For antiques, Brahe visits Porcelaenskaelderen, a porcelain cellar prime for unearthing antiques. And eventually, for classic buying, she’s hitting Time’s Up. “It’s a classic retailer with essentially the most wonderful Chanel vests,” the designer says. “The trick is to ask for the particular ones within the backroom.” Brahe’s favourite a part of Copenhagen style week—and on the prime of her buying checklist—are distinctive silhouettes from Danish manufacturers like Cecilie Bahnsen (which pair completely with Brahe’s personal jewellery model).

Rebekka Bay, inventive director of Marimekko

Initially from Silkeborg, Denmark and now dividing her time between Marimekko’s inventive studio in Copenhagen and HQ in Helsinki, Rebekka Bay beforehand lendt her skills to Everlane and Uniqlo. Now again in Denmark, she is embracing Copenhagen’s style neighborhood and some outdated haunts she frequents, together with her favourite classic retailer, Magnolias. “I strongly imagine within the high quality of timeless style and go to Magnolias each to promote items and for inspiration for Marimekko collections,” Bay says. She additionally will be discovered having fun with dinner or drinks at Apollo Bar in Nyhavn, owned by good friend Frederik Bille Brahe. One other favourite spot to eat is Studio x Kitchen, “the place to eat the now well-known, folded eggs,” she says. And for a last advice, she talked about the brand new Marimekko retailer in Pilestræde 29. “It introduces our latest retailer idea,” she says. “With our inventive studio upstairs.” At present, Bay is including a number of new Marimekko dwelling and womenswear items to her cart, together with the model’s Unikko anniversary tote (a limited-edition piece that’s solely accessible this yr) and basic flower-printed linens.

Barbara Potts, inventive director and co-founder of Saks Potts

As she prepares to current a brand new assortment at this season’s Copenhagen Vogue Week, Barbara Potts is most wanting ahead to the sensation of neighborhood that this week brings out amongst Copenhagen’s native style business. When she’s not designing a brand new assortment, Potts is an everyday at Books and Copan. “I like this little hidden guide retailer and cafe situated proper exterior of Copenhagen,” she says. She’s additionally an everyday at Anne Sax, a favourite for elevated, lovely undergarments. And eventually, in fact, she will be discovered on the Saks Potts retailer. “I might in fact suggest our personal little store a hidden gem in Copenhagen, situated within the first pharmacy in Denmark,” Potts explains. “We maintained the unique inside from this royal pharmacy that dates again to 1749.” What’s Potts shopping for proper now? “Our new Helle Denims is the proper balloon-shaped denim,” she says. This pair works effectively with any of the basic Saks Potts cotton shirts, or higher but, their newly-released basic striped polo.

Nicklas Skovgaard, designer and proprietor of Nicklas Skovgaard

The 29 year-old designer Nicklas Skovgaard based his namesake womenswear model simply over three years in the past. Whereas he will likely be presenting his newest assortment on the upcoming CPHFW, he likes to spend his off days antiquing and purchasing for classic treasures. “I like vintage interiors, and one in all my favourite retailers to take a look at for my very own dream checklist of issues to personal is Inexperienced Sq.,” Skovgaard says. He additionally loves to buy from buddies, corresponding to jewellery designer Inger Grubbe. His third advice is his go-to bookstore. “Le Petit Voyeur is a small guide and journal store right here in Copenhagen,” he says. “They’ve a pleasant curation of each huge and small editions of books, magazines and zines.” As for what he’s shopping for now, Nicklas has his eyes on Inger Grubbe’s King’s bracelet, the brand new iteration of Concern Concern journal, a Copenhagen-based publication, and naturally, a number of of his personal newest spring types.

Awa Malina Stelter, co-founder of OpéraSport

Because the co-founder and co-creative director of ready-to-wear label OpéraSport, Danish designer Awa Malina Stelter grew up in Copenhagen. Now, as a participant in Copenhagen Vogue Week, she’s proud to uphold the town’s emphasis on sustainability and neighborhood by her personal model. As for her native favorites, Stelter will be discovered perusing the racks at Mr. Larkin, a womenswear model and worldwide retailer primarily based between Houston, Texas and Copenhagen. She additionally loves Elhanti, recognized for his or her bespoke jewellery items. For the newest and best within the artwork world, Stelter is testing V1 Gallery in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District, and for dwelling finds, she’s frequenting Beau Marché. Together with a number of items from the OpéraSport assortment, Stelter is eyeing Elhanati’s noir princess minimize necklace and artist Lulu Kaluund’s printed scarf, an version of 20, accessible at V1 Gallery.

Cecilie Bahnsen, designer and proprietor of Cecilie Bahnsen

It solely took a number of years, after launching her eponymous label in 2015, for Cecilie Bahnsen to grow to be the it-girl Scandi designer. Born and raised in Copenhagen, this native labored in Paris and London earlier than shifting again dwelling to launch her model. She’s watched Copenhagen style evolve through the years, however she’s stayed true to her native hidden gems. “I all the time go to Nina Nørgaard Showroom for glassware and Le Petit Voyeur for artwork and style books,” she says. Her different favorites? Arakai Magnificence for pure magnificence merchandise and coverings, and at last, Io Japanese Tea Home for tea. Bahnsen is most excited to see collections from rising Danish designers at CPHFW, corresponding to The Garment and TG Botanical. As for what she’s sporting, you’ll discover Bahnsen sporting her personal new spring designs this season.

Julie and Marie Skall, founders of Skall Studio

The Danish sister design duo Julie and Marie Skall based their label over a decade in the past, with an emphasis on animal welfare, pure supplies, and native craftsmanship. They’re additionally keen about supporting fellow native makers, corresponding to Danish floral artist Tage Anderson. “We admire his potential to create thrilling experiences, in Copenhagen and in Sweden. He’s additionally really keen about nature and animals, similar to we’re, too.” Past florals, the Skall sisters additionally love amassing objects for the house. “We’ve got all the time loved craftsmanship and exquisite objects, and The Condo has been amongst our favorites for a few years,” Julie Skall says. “We love the gallery area located in an outdated residence in Christianshavn, adorned as a non-public residence.” Together with The Condo, in addition they point out Décor Classic as a must-see spot. “We’ve got recognized the proprietor of Décor Classic, Lone Riis, for a few years, and are huge followers of her retailer,” Marie Skall says. “It’s the oldest classic retailer in Denmark. She is such a supply of inspiration.” Together with sporting their very own basic trench and newly-released denims this season, the Skall sisters are pairing their seems with Mary Jane flats and woven equipment, corresponding to Khaite’s Olivia Bag.

Silas Oda Adler, designer and co-founder of Soulland

Raised in Copenhagen, Silas Oda Adler is the co-founder and inventive director of Soulland, the cult-favorite mens and womenswear model initially based in 2002. Though style centered, Adler additionally loves embracing the non-fashion elements of Copenhagen, like taking a winter swim or going for a skateboard session. At present on Adler’s spring buying checklist are a number of T-shirts from Copenhagen-based streetwear model, Dancer, which pair effortlessly with items from his personal line, too.