Cecilie Bahnsen Celebrated 10 Years of Beauty at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Featuring fireworks, archival pieces and Björk’s daughter on the runway.
Cecilie Bahnsen returned to Copenhagen Fashion Week this season for an ultra-special anniversary show commemorating 10 years of the brand. Taking up CPHFW’s new guest slot — which is set to become an annual occurrence — the showcase took place on the last day of fashion week, transporting guests to Refshaleøen, a post-industrial peninsula.
Described as “more than a retrospective,” the celebratory showcase was titled “Hana-bi,” translating to “fireworks” in Japanese. For Bahnsen, this manifested as a perfect blend of duality, delicacy and disruption. “Every time I begin a new collection, I start with white. It feels like a canvas,” the designer said of the showcase, which featured a slew of all-white looks that slowly transitioned into hues of silver and lilac.
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Opening the show was rising model Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, also known as Björk’s daughter, debuting a sheer, floral gown with Bahnsen’s signature ties. The collection as a whole featured a mixture of archival pieces in new fabrications and hues, along with one-off pieces made especially for the show. Comprising airy skirts, sequinned gowns and mini briefs, the showcase brought together all of Bahnsen’s distinctive designs, accompanied by a backdrop of glittering fireworks and pure joy.
Take a look at some of the collection’s standout looks above.
For more from CPHFW, check out our recap of the week’s biggest shows.
