Kermit the Frog once said it wasn't easy being green. He obviously hadn't seen our guide to Copenhagen's best options for sustainable fashion shopping. Do the right thing and shop the ethically
responsible way - from organic materials to the welfare of factory workers, Copenhagen Fashion Festival is putting the spotlight on shops, which carry at least one label with a sustainable profile.
It's really not that hard.
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LIST OF SHOPS
K29, KOMPAGNISTRÆDE 29, COPENHAGEN K
Denmark's first sustainable fashion store sells green avant-garde
apparel, innovative architectural clothes and contemporary silver,
all in a fabulous 160 m2 space designed by one of Scandinavia's
hottest fashion designers.
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME A LA EDGAR, KOMPAGNISTRÆDE
8, COPENHAGEN K This trendy childrenswear store sells soft,
knitted cardigans made in Bolivia, sweet dolls with embroidered
details and high fashion accessories, all made in the finest lama
wool. The project, started with support from Danida, helps two
small-scale family-run companies focus on social responsibility
and long-term development.
SABINE POUPINEL, KRONPRINSENSGADE 12,
COPENHAGEN K Gudrun & Gudrun's line of classic sweaters
is made from 100% untreated and undyed Faroese wool. The
Faroese yarn and lambskins used in production are waste
products, so no animals are used only for the label's production.
Most of the collection is handmade by Faroese and Jordanian
women.
STIG P, KRONPRINSENSGADE 14, COPENHAGEN K
Ecotex is the world's leading brand of textiles with no use of
chemicals that can harm the body. Most of Stig P's products
are produced by Ecotex. Hopefully, the entire collection will be
Ecotex-produced or organic in the near future.
PURE SHOP, GRØNNEGADE 31 & 36, COPENHAGEN K
Pure shop is Copenhagen's organic beauty shop, selling only
organic skincare and makeup brands that meet the requirements
for organic cosmetic certification. Brands include Suki Skin
Care, the Organic Pharmacy, Jane Iredale, John Masters, Dr.
Hauschka, Logona, Bio-Beauté by Nuxe, among others.
MARC O'POlO, PILESTRÆDE 30 A-B, COPENHAGEN K
Marc O'polo's new collection for men and women is called
Modern organic product, and makes great use of organic
cotton, building on the company's strong commitment to the
environment.
EMMERYS, STORE STRANDSTRÆdE 21, COPENHAGEN K
Begin your green walk at the organic bakery Emmerys with a
hot cup of coffee and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Or better yet, go all the way and treat yourself to one of their
wonderful cakes.
PALMA, NY ØSTERGADE 5, COPENHAGEN K
Palma is the only organic hairdresser in Denmark that represents
Aveda products, a pioneer for sustainability in the cosmetics
industry. Get a new look, a trim or a blow-dry in beautiful
surroundings.
SUNGIFU, FIOLSTRÆDE 9, COPENHAGEN K
Head down to Sungifu's basement to find amazing organic
fashion, accessories and beauty products, and explore the store's
luxurious knits, shoes, bags and statement t-shirts. If it isn`t
organic, fair trade or recycled, you won`t find it here.
KASSANDRA, GRØNNEGADE 27, COPENHAGEN K
High fashion retailer Kassandra sells gorgeous shoes by Stella
McCartney, whose environmentally friendly production practices
guarantee animal welfare. McCartney uses alternative materials
and synthetic leather without compromising the quality or look
of the design.
KONGENS HAVE, CORNER OF GOTHERSGADE AND
KRONPRINSESSEGADE, COPENHAGEN K
Kongen's have ("The King's Garden") - The oldest and most
visited park in town - has been attracting leisure lovers since
1606. The park is not as crammed with people in the winter
months, but can be a nice escape from the busy shopping streets
of downtown. There are also a number of sculptures in the park,
old as well as new.
WETTERGREN&WETTERGREN, LÆDERSTRÆDE 5,
COPENHAGEN K Since fairtrade fashion brand Aymara launched
its first knitwear collection in 2004, all production has been
done in certified factories, or factories about to be certified.
This means that the environment of the factories and their
processes live up to the standards set up by recognized and
independent authorities. Get these gorgeous fashion items at
Wettergren&Wettergren.
H&M, AMAGERTORV 23, GALLERI K, KØBMAGERGADE 69
COPENHAGEN K Organic cotton is part of H&M's environmental
work. Since 2004, H&M has increased the use of organic cotton
from 30 tons to over 3000 tons, and plans to continue to increase
by 50% each year in the coming 5 years. Moreover, in March
H&M is launching a spring collection made from sustainable
materials, such as recycled polyester and tencel. Innovation,
sustainability, and fashion are not a matter of price.
PEDE OG STOFFER, KLOSTERSTRÆDE 15 & 19,
COPENHAGEN K Pede & Stoffer offers organic pieces by Vanessa
Bruno for the ladies. Guys should check out Alternative Appeal,
made from 100% recycled materials.
TIMES UP, KRYSTALGADE 4, COPENHAGEN K
Vintage is the best way to recycle in fashion. Times Up has the
best selection of vintage clothes and you will be able to find both
unique designer items from labels like YSL, Versace, Chanel as
well as several rare non-designer pieces. Also check out their
newly launched webshop timesupshop.com
JACK & JONES, VIMMELSKAFTET 38, COPENHAGEN K
JJ ECO from Jack & Jones is a clothing line made from organic
cotton. By launching JJ ECO, Jack & Jones is one of the first
clothing labels to offer a whole line made entirely by materials
that are organically produced and certified as fair trade. JJ ECO
is made with the greatest possible respect for workers and the
environment.
JACKPOT, KØBMAGERGADE 13, COPENHAGEN K &
MAGASIN KGS. NYTORV, COPENHAGEN K
Organic production constitutes 20% of Jackpot's total
production, making the label one of Scandinavia's largest
manufacturers of organic fashion. Currently, the brand is helping
8,000 indian farmers make their production organic and has
raised more than DKK 1,000,000 for improving school facilities
in Bangladesh.
42°RAW, PIlESTRÆDE 32, COPENHAGEN K
Sustainability has a new flavour. 42°RAW offers a new, stylish
twist on the successful raw food wave currently sweeping cities
around the globe. 42°RAW is a concept for the post-COP15
world, bringing sustainability, European cuisine and style to a
whole new level.
ILLUM, ØSTERGADE 52, COPENHAGEN K
Multibrands: ILLUM carries several brands that focus on ethical
or organic production. Visit ILLUM Cosmetics on the ground
floor to find sustainable skin care like Nuxe, Ren, Jurlique and
many more or drop by Irma downstairs to shop for a delicious
sustainable snack or meal.
OFF MAP:
GOGGLE, ELMEGADE 3, COPENHAGEN N
Goggle sells a number of different sustainable brands, including
AO, a Swedish Ecotex-certified basics brand that's also wallet-
friendly. From February, you will also find clothes from organic
label The Band.
EGEFELD, GL. KONGEVEJ 113, FREDERIKSBERG
Egefeld is the best organic supermarket in Copenhagen, and
grants you everything your heart desires. You can get organic
chocolate, fruit and greens and a lot of beauty products - all
served with a smile and competent service.
BIOMIO, HALMTORVET 19, COPENHAGEN V
Copenhagen's hip and casual bistro BioMio let's you enjoy
an organic meal for less than 100 DKK. The food is simple
yet delicious and always prepared with the ingredients of the
season.
COPENHAGEN PEDICABS, RÅDHUSPLADSEN 1,
COPENHAGEN K
Get around in Copenhagen in a pedicab - a greener and more
adventurous alternative to taxis. The pedicabs can be hailed most
places in the City Center. You can also hire your own regular bike
for around 100 to 150 DKK per day
ECOEGO - GREEN LIVING MADE EASY, NØRRE FARIMAGSGADE 82,
COPENHAGEN K
Denmark's leadinggreen lifestyle store with awide selection of
environmentally friendly and ethical products in one convenient location.
Eco fashion and shoes for the whole family, organic personal care and make up and green products for home, office/school, garden, and much more.
Organic, Fair Trade, Recycled, Sustainable, Natural!
K29, KOMPAGNISTRÆDE 29, COPENHAGEN K
Denmark's first sustainable fashion store sells green avant-garde
apparel, innovative architectural clothes and contemporary silver,
all in a fabulous 160 m2 space designed by one of Scandinavia's
hottest fashion designers.
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME A LA EDGAR, KOMPAGNISTRÆDE
8, COPENHAGEN K This trendy childrenswear store sells soft,
knitted cardigans made in Bolivia, sweet dolls with embroidered
details and high fashion accessories, all made in the finest lama
wool. The project, started with support from Danida, helps two
small-scale family-run companies focus on social responsibility
and long-term development.
SABINE POUPINEL, KRONPRINSENSGADE 12,
COPENHAGEN K Gudrun & Gudrun's line of classic sweaters
is made from 100% untreated and undyed Faroese wool. The
Faroese yarn and lambskins used in production are waste
products, so no animals are used only for the label's production.
Most of the collection is handmade by Faroese and Jordanian
women.
STIG P, KRONPRINSENSGADE 14, COPENHAGEN K
Ecotex is the world's leading brand of textiles with no use of
chemicals that can harm the body. Most of Stig P's products
are produced by Ecotex. Hopefully, the entire collection will be
Ecotex-produced or organic in the near future.
PURE SHOP, GRØNNEGADE 31 & 36, COPENHAGEN K
Pure shop is Copenhagen's organic beauty shop, selling only
organic skincare and makeup brands that meet the requirements
for organic cosmetic certification. Brands include Suki Skin
Care, the Organic Pharmacy, Jane Iredale, John Masters, Dr.
Hauschka, Logona, Bio-Beauté by Nuxe, among others.
MARC O'POlO, PILESTRÆDE 30 A-B, COPENHAGEN K
Marc O'polo's new collection for men and women is called
Modern organic product, and makes great use of organic
cotton, building on the company's strong commitment to the
environment.
EMMERYS, STORE STRANDSTRÆdE 21, COPENHAGEN K
Begin your green walk at the organic bakery Emmerys with a
hot cup of coffee and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Or better yet, go all the way and treat yourself to one of their
wonderful cakes.
PALMA, NY ØSTERGADE 5, COPENHAGEN K
Palma is the only organic hairdresser in Denmark that represents
Aveda products, a pioneer for sustainability in the cosmetics
industry. Get a new look, a trim or a blow-dry in beautiful
surroundings.
SUNGIFU, FIOLSTRÆDE 9, COPENHAGEN K
Head down to Sungifu's basement to find amazing organic
fashion, accessories and beauty products, and explore the store's
luxurious knits, shoes, bags and statement t-shirts. If it isn`t
organic, fair trade or recycled, you won`t find it here.
KASSANDRA, GRØNNEGADE 27, COPENHAGEN K
High fashion retailer Kassandra sells gorgeous shoes by Stella
McCartney, whose environmentally friendly production practices
guarantee animal welfare. McCartney uses alternative materials
and synthetic leather without compromising the quality or look
of the design.
KONGENS HAVE, CORNER OF GOTHERSGADE AND
KRONPRINSESSEGADE, COPENHAGEN K
Kongen's have ("The King's Garden") - The oldest and most
visited park in town - has been attracting leisure lovers since
1606. The park is not as crammed with people in the winter
months, but can be a nice escape from the busy shopping streets
of downtown. There are also a number of sculptures in the park,
old as well as new.
WETTERGREN&WETTERGREN, LÆDERSTRÆDE 5,
COPENHAGEN K Since fairtrade fashion brand Aymara launched
its first knitwear collection in 2004, all production has been
done in certified factories, or factories about to be certified.
This means that the environment of the factories and their
processes live up to the standards set up by recognized and
independent authorities. Get these gorgeous fashion items at
Wettergren&Wettergren.
H&M, AMAGERTORV 23, GALLERI K, KØBMAGERGADE 69
COPENHAGEN K Organic cotton is part of H&M's environmental
work. Since 2004, H&M has increased the use of organic cotton
from 30 tons to over 3000 tons, and plans to continue to increase
by 50% each year in the coming 5 years. Moreover, in March
H&M is launching a spring collection made from sustainable
materials, such as recycled polyester and tencel. Innovation,
sustainability, and fashion are not a matter of price.
PEDE OG STOFFER, KLOSTERSTRÆDE 15 & 19,
COPENHAGEN K Pede & Stoffer offers organic pieces by Vanessa
Bruno for the ladies. Guys should check out Alternative Appeal,
made from 100% recycled materials.
TIMES UP, KRYSTALGADE 4, COPENHAGEN K
Vintage is the best way to recycle in fashion. Times Up has the
best selection of vintage clothes and you will be able to find both
unique designer items from labels like YSL, Versace, Chanel as
well as several rare non-designer pieces. Also check out their
newly launched webshop timesupshop.com
JACK & JONES, VIMMELSKAFTET 38, COPENHAGEN K
JJ ECO from Jack & Jones is a clothing line made from organic
cotton. By launching JJ ECO, Jack & Jones is one of the first
clothing labels to offer a whole line made entirely by materials
that are organically produced and certified as fair trade. JJ ECO
is made with the greatest possible respect for workers and the
environment.
JACKPOT, KØBMAGERGADE 13, COPENHAGEN K &
MAGASIN KGS. NYTORV, COPENHAGEN K
Organic production constitutes 20% of Jackpot's total
production, making the label one of Scandinavia's largest
manufacturers of organic fashion. Currently, the brand is helping
8,000 indian farmers make their production organic and has
raised more than DKK 1,000,000 for improving school facilities
in Bangladesh.
42°RAW, PIlESTRÆDE 32, COPENHAGEN K
Sustainability has a new flavour. 42°RAW offers a new, stylish
twist on the successful raw food wave currently sweeping cities
around the globe. 42°RAW is a concept for the post-COP15
world, bringing sustainability, European cuisine and style to a
whole new level.
ILLUM, ØSTERGADE 52, COPENHAGEN K
Multibrands: ILLUM carries several brands that focus on ethical
or organic production. Visit ILLUM Cosmetics on the ground
floor to find sustainable skin care like Nuxe, Ren, Jurlique and
many more or drop by Irma downstairs to shop for a delicious
sustainable snack or meal.
OFF MAP:
GOGGLE, ELMEGADE 3, COPENHAGEN N
Goggle sells a number of different sustainable brands, including
AO, a Swedish Ecotex-certified basics brand that's also wallet-
friendly. From February, you will also find clothes from organic
label The Band.
EGEFELD, GL. KONGEVEJ 113, FREDERIKSBERG
Egefeld is the best organic supermarket in Copenhagen, and
grants you everything your heart desires. You can get organic
chocolate, fruit and greens and a lot of beauty products - all
served with a smile and competent service.
BIOMIO, HALMTORVET 19, COPENHAGEN V
Copenhagen's hip and casual bistro BioMio let's you enjoy
an organic meal for less than 100 DKK. The food is simple
yet delicious and always prepared with the ingredients of the
season.
COPENHAGEN PEDICABS, RÅDHUSPLADSEN 1,
COPENHAGEN K
Get around in Copenhagen in a pedicab - a greener and more
adventurous alternative to taxis. The pedicabs can be hailed most
places in the City Center. You can also hire your own regular bike
for around 100 to 150 DKK per day
ECOEGO - GREEN LIVING MADE EASY, NØRRE FARIMAGSGADE 82,
COPENHAGEN K
Denmark's leadinggreen lifestyle store with awide selection of
environmentally friendly and ethical products in one convenient location.
Eco fashion and shoes for the whole family, organic personal care and make up and green products for home, office/school, garden, and much more.
Organic, Fair Trade, Recycled, Sustainable, Natural!
