OpéraSport, established in Copenhagen by Stephanie Gundelach and Awa Malina Stelter, opens today, January 27 2026, the AW26 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week, integrating classic and contemporary styles with a sporty edge, bringing a clear sense of relevance and timelessness to each piece. As the first show of the season, the brand sets the tone for a memorable week, embodying the values at the core of Nordic fashion.
Entitled Venice by Night, the collection FW26 is inspired by Venice after dark - interpreting Venice's nocturnal elegance through sculpted tailoring in contrast with liquid recycled satins and sequined surfaces that shimmer like reflections on the water. 
Layers of lace, ruffles, and softly draped satin echo the faded grandeur of Venetian palazzos, while structured silhouettes and recycled faux fur details introduce modern depth and warmth.
Referencing H.C. Andersen’s poetic vision of the city as a dream suspended between water and light, the collection translates nocturnal Venetian elegance into a contemporary wardrobe.
“It was as if the sea itself carried the city upon its waves, and as if the sky had cast its glow down to be reflected in its canals.” – H.C. Andersen, Improvisatoren (1835)
FW26 balances sculpted tailoring with fluid recycled satins and shimmering sequins that evoke reflections on water. Lace, ruffles, and softly draped satin recall the faded grandeur of Venetian palazzos, while structured silhouettes and recycled faux fur add modern contrast, warmth, and depth. The color palette mirrors dusk in Venice: deep chocolate, pale pink, and olive tones dissolve into lilac hues, pearlescent whites, and silver highlights—creating a dialogue between shadow and glow, nostalgia and modernity.
True to OpéraSPORT’s DNA, the collection is produced using recycled and organic materials. As a seasonal highlight, the brand introduces its first footwear collaboration with British heritage shoemaker Clarks. Two exclusive styles reinterpret iconic Clarks silhouettes through OpéraSPORT’s lens, merging craftsmanship, functionality, and modern expression. The OpéraSPORT x Clarks collaboration launches in early October 2026.
OpéraSPORT Fall/Winter 2026 launches online and in stores from August 2026.
Runway images by James Cochrane, courtesy OpéraSPORT / Copenhagen Fashion Week.
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