Catwalk Report: Copenhagen Fashion Week - OpéraSPORT Fall/Winter 2026 Collection — Venice by Night

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.

The collection is presented at H.C. Andersen Slottet in Tivoli, Copenhagen, in an immersive show that fuses Venetian-inspired theatricality with Tivoli’s historic spectacle culture. The cast combines street-cast talent with emerging and established faces, reflecting the brand’s commitment to individuality. Beauty is defined by clean, glowing skin with subtle warmth, created with Saie, while hair is styled by Hanna Ramirez using Iles Formula.

OpéraSPORT Fall/Winter 2026 launches online and in stores from August 2026.

Runway images by James Cochrane, courtesy  OpéraSPORT / Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Fashion Event: Copenhagen Fashion Week AW26 Unveils January 2026 Programme with Expanded Talks, Activations and Emerging Talent Showroom

Copenhagen Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 edition is set to take place from 27 to 30 January 2026, with a four-day programme of runway shows, presentations, talks, events and creative activations across the Danish capital. Organisers have confirmed the official talks programme, with Vogue Business named as media partner for the season.

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According to Copenhagen Fashion Week, the  will spotlight a wide range of activations, launches and releases from emerging and international brands, both from the Nordics and beyond. The event and talks schedule includes contributions from brands and organisations such as 66°North, Berner Kühl, Google x Vogue Scandinavia, Sophie Bille Brahe, Stine Goya, Substack, The Walt Disney Company, Kinraden, Tekla, By Malene Birger, Bellaura, Vagabond, CIFF, Lié Studio, Migliorini, House of Kerry, Rotate Birger Christensen, Stella Nova Copenhagen, among others. 

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A key focus of the January edition will be the Talks programme, which brings together industry leaders from across fashion, technology, media and design. Each day will centre on a dedicated theme addressing current challenges and future opportunities within the industry.

As official media partner, Vogue Business will amplify the talks to its global audience, with the sessions released post-event as podcasts on Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Spotify channel.

Discussion topics will include the role of artificial intelligence in fashion’s future growth and innovation; the rapidly evolving role of magazines as their purpose, format and audiences are redefined; and “Wear and Care”, examining a garment’s lifecycle from construction to longevity. Other themes include creativity and durability in fashion, the use of new technologies to enable personalised fit and reduce returns through design insights, psychological comfort in virtual try-on technology, learning from historical innovation to inform future-facing design, and fashion as a platform for identity and self-expression.

In addition to the shows and talks, PHFW will host a dedicated showroom for the AW26 season, showcasing collections from emerging Nordic designers. The showroom is designed to introduce Nordic and international press and buyers to a curated selection of new talent from the region.

The showroom will feature three designers from the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme: Anne Sofie Madsen, Bonnetje, and the newest addition, Stem. It will also include One To Watch designers Sson, Studio Constance and Taus, alongside Annukka Havukumpu, represented by ALPHA.  CPHFW also welcomes UGG as a collaborator for NEWTALENT designer Anne Sofie Madsen. 

For the full schedule of CFW, click HERE.

Fashion Trade Event: Copenhagen Fashion Week Announces Show & Presentation Schedule for AW25

Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced the show and presentation schedule for the Autumn/Winter 25 edition, taking place from 27-31 January 2025.

The fair will feature 36 brands, and organisers say it will continue to build momentum for the seasonal showcase by highlighting both key international and Nordic leaders, along with emerging innovators, blending Nordic names and international vanguards in the programme to underscore Copenhagen Fashion Week's leading position in the global fashion calendar.

The AW25 edition will introduce a new brand within the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme, welcoming returning brands, and hosting new names over the week of shows and presentations. 

Once again there will be runway shows and presentations integrated into a unified schedule. Presentation slots, allocated a two-hour window, will be interspersed between shows, allowing guests to attend both. Furthermore, the schedule will include a break on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, providing space for a burgeoning line up of talks, events, showrooms, and trade fairs.

For the Full Fair and Presentation schedule, click HERE. 

Stine Goya to show on the Friday during AW25 Edition 

This edition marks the return of Danish brand Stine Goya to the official schedule for AW25, and for the first time, Copenhagen Fashion Week will extend the festival to the Friday, with the brand hosting an intimate salon runway show at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg that evening, set against the special exhibition "Stine Goya x Art - If You Can See What I See." Curated and staged by Stine Goya, the exhibition showcases works from the museum's art collection, celebrating Goya's deep connection to art, making for a special return to the schedule.

Alongside Stine Goya, Copenhagen Fashion Week will also see the return of Saks Potts and TG Botanical. Additionally, the schedule features the comeback of renowned Danish designer Anne Sofie Madsen.

Bonnetje joins CPHFW NEWTALENT Scheme

Young Danish brand Bonnetje will join the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme while Berner Kühl will present their second showcase, Stamm and Alectra Rothschild / Masculina will present their third and final showcases as part of the scheme.

Last season, Bonnetje was awarded the One To Watch slot and presented their SS25 collection in a presentation format on the official schedule. For the upcoming AW25 edition, Bonnetje will present their AW25 collection in a show format on CFW's opening day, Monday, January 27, 2025.

New and Returning Brands to the Official Schedule

Stel, the celebrated brand of the Danish-born Astrid Andersen, and emerging Danish label Birrot are making their official schedule runway debut following their highly successful SS25 appearances on the official event schedule, while lauded Swedish label Filippa K will present their collection in a presentation format for the very first time. Joining the line up are Icelandic brand 66°North, iconic Danish label Alis, Copenhagen-based newcomer Kamo, and Swedish menswear brand Cmmn Swdn, to further enhance the schedule's dedication to onboarding the best of Nordic design.

Alongside the special planned showcase of Stine Goya, Copenhagen Fashion Week is thrilled to see the return of Saks Potts and TG Botanical. Additionally, the schedule features the comeback of renowned Danish designer Anne Sofie Madsen.

Fashion Trade Fair: Copenhagen Fashion Week Announces Show & Presentation Schedule for SS25

Copenhagen Fashion Week is going from strength to strength, announcing the next edition of shows, exhibitions and presentations for the Spring Summer 2025 season will take place from August 5 - 9, 2024, featuring 44 brands and institutions.  

The trade show is building its momentum on its unique blend of reputable Nordic names and international vanguards in its  four-day programme underscoring its rise in the global fashion calendar, highlighting both key international and Nordic leaders, along with emerging innovators. 

This edition will continue to introduce new designers, welcome back returning brands, and host exciting new names over the duration of the show, while the trade show has also reaffirmed its partnership with Fashion Helsinki as Knowledge Partner of CPHFW NEWTALENT.

Runway shows and presentations will integrate to allow for a more versatile offering, reflecting the evolving creative landscape of the Nordic fashion industry.  All shows will be streamed live on the CPHFW YouTube channel and accessible on the Copenhagen Fashion Week homepage for our global audience. 

Presentation slots, allocated a two-hour window, will be interspersed between shows, allowing guests to attend both. Futhermore, the schedule will include a break on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, providing space for a burgeoning lineup of talks, events, showrooms, and trade fairs.

CPHFW has also established the NEWTALENT scheme to nurture, develop, and promote emerging Nordic talent on a global scale.

Each of the brands admitted to this scheme will be provided with sessions from globally leading mentors and advisers. 

These industry leaders have committed themselves to uplifting the emerging talent from the Nordics and sharing their knowledge and expertise to encourage business growth and strong foundations.

The lineup of international mentors for the August edition has now been announced. They include: Bruce Pask, Senior Editorial Director of Neiman Marcus; Clara Cornet, Fashion and Beauty Strategic Partnerships of Instagram; Denise Christensen, CEO of Birger Christensen Collective; Dio Kurazawa, Co-Founder of The Bear Scouts; ESPRIT Representative Ida Petersson, Co-Founder, Good Eggs Agency; Julie Verdich, Material Innovation Lead of GANNI; Mahoro Seward, Senior Fashion Features Editor of i-D; Nicolaj Reffstrup, Founder of GANNI; and Vikram Menon, Director & Finance Consultant of Fashionex.