Copenagen Fashion Week

Do you want to drink the same as the models? Peter Larsens Kaffe is providing the backstage area at City Hall with hot organic coffee and you can get a taste of it tomorrow at Fashion Night Out between 15.00-19.00 at Kronprinsensgade, Cph K.

The first issue of Dansk Daily is out! Read the sought after newspaper online at issuu.com/copenhagenfashionweek and get gossip, reviews and much more from Thursday, Friday and Saturday during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Max Factor's key makeup artist Mina Ingerslev guides you to get the look from the runways of Copenhagen Fashion Week AW12 including Kopenhagen Fur and Spon Diogo. Check it here.

This afternoon Kopenhagen Fur opened Copenhagen Fashion Week at City Hall with their innovative fur fashion show. Read a Q&A with Ruiyue Lui - one of the design talents that showed his collection for Kopenhagen Fur.

his season, Georg Jensen gives you an extraordinary opportunity to view one of Copenhagen Fashion Week's most exclusive shows live on georgjensen.com, when Danish designer Ole Yde presents the AW12 collection for his line YDE at the Georg Jensen Head Quarter. Go to Georg Jensen's website on February 1 at 17.00 and enjoy the live streaming.

The ECCO Walk in Style Award marks its fifth anniversary when Copenhagen Fashion Week opens on January 31st, 2012. See the show on www.tv.copenhagenfashionweek.com as Ecco awards the most remarkable woman who inspires and helps other women to lead more comfortable lives.

Our new transportation partner Opel is providing Copenhagen Fashion Week with cool electric cars in February 2012. The new Opel Ampera has been elected Car of The Year 2012 in Denmark, check it out here.

In 2002 the two fashion entrepreneurs, Kim Grenaa and Uffe Buchard, created DANSK Magazine. To mark the 10-year anniversary of DANSK Magazine, Danish Design Centre is having a special exhibition. It is a chronological journey of the ten-year existence of the magazine and a cross section of the period 2002-2012, focusing on the journey and hyper-development of Danish fashion. Read when and where here.

Watch Elle's creative director Joe Zee help disaster-struck designers to get back on foot or see what's going on behind the scenes of Premiere Model Managment in London. The ultimate girl TV-station TLC Denmark is letting you in on all the secrets, drama and facts you didn't know about the fashion industry. "Elle's Joe Zee" premieres on February 8, 2012 and "The Model Agency" on January 30, 2012 - don't miss out!

Now you have the chance to get behind the scenes of our cover photoshoot. This time with photographer Noam Griegst behind the camera. Expect hot makeup, beautiful hair and colourful fur! Enjoy...!

H&M has launched their very own Design Award. The award is devoted to encourage young and talented design students and move fashion forward. Follow the competition up close on designaward2012.hm.com. An international jury with some of the world's biggest names in fashion will select the winner of the H&M Design Award 2012, together with Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design at H&M. The winner will be announced on February 1, 2012

Does your skin look dull and tired after a December with too much fatty food and drinks? Win the perfect January make-up kit for Max Factor and give your skin a fresh start on www.makeuplab.dk.

POP CPH is celebrating their new SS12 collection by throwing a special invite only pre-fashion week bash at Simons in collaboration with Frederik Schlüter / Fat Wine & Creole Brothers.
WHEN: PRE-FASHION FESTIVAL, JAN 28, 22.30 - ?
WHERE: SIMONS, STORE STRANDSTRÆDE 14, CPH K
for guestlist: mk@popcph.com

The notorious fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld will be the Global Guest Editor of Metro on February 7, 2012 and you have the chance meet him! Show your personal style in the global lookbook competition and win a trip to Paris and the amazing title as Karl Lagerfeld's editorial assistant. Enter the competition here http://karlformetro.com/dk

The event calendar is filled with lots of exciting events for February 2012. There will be more to come, so stay updated here.

Kopenhagen Fur gives two lucky winners and their companions an amazing VIP experience. Take your best friend to an exclusive restaurant, stay one night at the elegant and stylish Hotel Skt Petri and be a part of the magical atmosphere at Kopenhagen Fur's show at Copenhagen Fashion Week. "Like" Kopenhagen Fur on Facebook and keep your fingers crossed!

ArtRebels opens a Christmas market on Blågårdsgade 3 in Copenhagen today! Besides the amazing and unique artwork from 43 brands, there will be various exciting events throughout December. So stop by, if you need to find unique Christmas gifts for your family, friends or maybe something to indulge yourself - if you need inspiration check out ArtRebels' gift guide at Issue.com.

Bruuns Bazar has opened an unusual pop-up kiosk that provides a new innovative shopping experience. On the outside the kiosk is a black industrial container but inside the magical and sensorial travel begins. The shop is inspired by an old fashioned suitcase with elements that can be converted as needed and the clothing assortment changes from day to day. It is currently located at Kronprinsensgade, Copenhagen until December 23, 2011.

The Danish brand Wood Wood is out with a new fall and winter collection, inspired by tales, children's books and the idea of being a child living in the countryside. The result is a warm and comfy collection with a beautiful colour palette. Take a closer look at the collection on www.woodwood.dk or go to www.tv.copenhagenfashionweek.com to watch the Wood Wood AW11 show.

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Margit Brandt is opening a flagship store on Sværtegade 3, Copenhagen. Margit Brandt has been a key brand on the Danish fashion scene since the sixties. In 2005, the brand was relaunched with a new team of young and talented designers at the helm. Inspired by the classic and characteristic collections from the sixties, they create new feminine and elegant styles capturing the immortal spirit of Margit Brandt. To celebrate the opening there is 10% discount on Margit Brandt styles and NORR11 furniture and home art.

Would you like to be a part of the Copenhagen Fashion Week? Copenhagen Fashion Week is now looking for volunteers to join the crew! For further information, click here.

You are invited when Weekday hosts a fabulous party on Thursday, November 10! From 18.00-20.00 you get 50% discount on selected items and from 20.00-22.00 you can enjoy the tunes of DJ Jean Von Baden, Gallo Boys and a live performance by The Soularks. Sign up for the guest list here:http://agencyv.com/weekdaynight/.

Yesterday, four bloggers were awarded at the very first Danish Fashion Blogger Award hosted by the online fashion portal Miinto.dk. The bloggers competed in four categories: Fashion blogger of the year 2011, Biggest international appel 2011, Up-and-coming blogger of the year 2011 and Talent of the year 2011. 50,000 readers voted on their favorit for the award, Fashion blogger of the year 2011, and it was Gina Jaqueline from ginajaqueline.com, who received the prestigious award. Congrats!

Spon Diogo, Gaia or Christian Westphal? Who do you want to see on the runway at the next fashion week? Vote for your favourite at www.newtalentaward.dk and join the competition to win backstage makeup-kit from Max Factor. You can also "Like" Max Factor New Talent Award 2012 at Facebook and get daily updates.

If you are lucky to live in Sweden, you have the opportunity to take part in an exlusive Wella competition. The price is a trip to Copenhagen, two nights in a hotel, tickets to a Copenhagen Fashion Week show, a Stine Goya outfit and a styling make-over from Wella. The competition expires October 31, 2011.For more information, go to your nearest Wella retailer.

Do you hate missing out on the best stock sales? Then you will love the new mobile application Zokah! It keeps you updated on when your favourite brand is having the next stock sale. Moreover, you can share your favourite stock sales with friends on Facebook.

Carin Wester has collaborated with Urban Outfitters on the exclusive collection "The Lullaby". The collection consists of styles in the 60's shapes and is inspired by film noir and in particular "Rosemary's baby" directed by Roman Polansky. The collection is available at Urban Outfitters and the Carin Wester webshop now!

Snailmail has never been more chic! So hurry to the post office, get the new fashion stamps, and send a special greeting to your love-ones!

We meet our cover model, Getrud Hegelund, for a quick Q&A - What's special about Copenhagen fashion week?
It is familiar and cosy. I know everybody who is attending so everything goes a little easier and gets a little more fun. -
What is your wildest fashion week experience?
It was certainly when Chanel booked me for a private viewing for special invitees. It was hectic and great, and I even got to chat with Karl Lagerfeld.

We meet Le Gammeltoft for a quick Q&A and these five songs make her Friday night perfect: Shave Me I'm Famous (Ajello Remix) - Space Ranger, Chestnut - When Saints Go Machine, Mine, Mine, Mine - Shanghai, Behaviour - Rangleklods, Love is the Key - Peter Visti.
- read the entire interview here.

Peter Jensen exhibits his work qua five selected Muses at Design Museum Danmark - so check it out if you want to know what inspires the great designer! The exhibition runs until 31 October, 2011. For more information click here.

Max Factor has just launched their new Colour Elixir lipstick, which gives you silky soft lips due to the nourishing ingredients. The lipstick comes in 16 different shades, so you can always find one matching your eyes - in doubt about the colour? Visit Mina Ingerslev's blog for a lipstick guide and go to Max Factor's website to find out more.

What was your favourite event in august 2011? Go to Copenhagen Fashion Festival's Facebook site and vote!

The woman behind some of the most extravagant make-up looks during Copenhagen Fashion Week, Max Factor's head make-up artist Mina Ingerslev will provide make-up guidance and beauty tips on Friday, September 16 in Magasin Fields. Don't forget to check out Mina's blog, makeuplab.dk, for more Fashion Week make-up tips.

The cool grandmas in the knitting club "Kaffeslabberas" have been working together with some of Denmark's best designers on lovely knits for both children and adults and was also behind the fashion weeks La Glace fashionable macaroons Now the knitting club is featured in the book "Kaffeslabberas" where their collaboration with Mads Nørgaard, Henrik Vibskov and other designers is presented.

Of course you should always throw garbage in the bin but on Saturday Aug 27 you might even get rewarded for your good behavior. Copenhagen City Center is giving away gift cards to Mads Nørgaard and Conditori La Glace among others in the inner city to citizens and tourist who can hit the garbage can.

Spon Diogo, Christian Westphal and Gaia. Have you voted on your favourite? The three nominated designers are in the running for New Talent Award 2012. Besides the prestigious title the winner gets a sponsored showworth DKK 150.000 during Copenhagen Fashion Week in February. Check out www.newtalentaward.dk and win tickets for the show!

Are you in need of some new clothing for the new season? Then join Eves Facebook competition where you and two of your girlfriends gets DKK 30,000 to spend at Companys. What are you waiting for?

Did you and your friends participate in the much talked about stiletto race? Go see all of the pictures from the event. Also remember to check out the running times so you know what to expect at the next run!

Remember to get all the expert tips for hair like the models on Marta's blog. The Lead Stylist teaches you how to make braids and buns and how to add volume, shine for beautiful and healthy looking hair.

Need a new dress for the summer? Go visit the Brick Lane BCN when they open the treasure trove of vintage goodies at Aug 7 12.00 am. Admission fee DKK 10. Bakken, Flæsketorvet 19 - 21, Copenhagen V

In need for a comfy ride? Sixt Car Rental Denmark show their support for Copenhagen Fashion Week, by providing luxury cars for the comfortable and safe transportation of the many VIP's. This year Sixt Car Rental has added 100.000 BMW's to the worldwide fleet of vehicles, which ensures our customers the satisfaction of driving a super fashionable car. Wroom!

Remember to participate in the much talked about Veet Stiletto Run later today! The junior fashion editors Anne and Thora from Costume will be joining! Read more about the competition and see pictures on Costume.

Eve promises you and your girlfriends a sparkling moment during Copenhagen Fashion Festival by bringing you the live act Odd Collection playing electronic pop/rock on Kronprinsensgade tonight at 21.00 hrs. Enjoy the music while sampling a refreshing Eve drink for the perfect Fashion Night Out.

Meet 80 recently graduated designers and 19 craftspeople ready to head into the world. The Danish Design School's Graduation Exhibition 2011 opens at Holmen on Aug 5-21. Introducing a strong field with new ideas about design with the capacity to affect our lives now and in the future. Free admission.
The exhibition, Meldahls Smedie, Holmen, Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 51, 1435 Copenhagen K.

Remember to visit Marta's blog filled with tips for the newest hair trends. As Wellas Lead Stylist she's right on trend with dreamlike hair just like the models.

Snailmail has never been more chic! For the first time ever, Denmark's postal service, Post Danmark, has solicited special stamps to celebrate Danish fashion. The two designers behind the new stamps, unveiled today, are Malene Birger and Soulland's Silas Adler. Swing by By Malene Birgers store in Antonigade to buy the stamps and send a special greeting to your loved ones.

Max Factor's head make-up artist Mina Ingerslev is fashion week-blogging yet again for Costume.dk. Get the runway look in step-by-step tutorials and enjoy the backstage photos from the catwalks.

Are you a sucker for super cool clothing and accessories? Then get ready for Wood Woods new store in Grønnegade 1, Copenhagen K. You're invited from Aug 4 at 11.00 am.

For the first time ever! Get the latest footage from the Copenhagen Fashion Week runways at the Kongens Nytorv metro station! See the designer visions of Spring/ Summer 2012 projected on the station platform when you're on the go, or get a new excuse to linger in the underground...

The creative community Artrebels is teaming up with cupid for a hot summer! Find their kissing booth around town and get a photo taken with your loved one. Check our event schedule for more info.

Follow in the footsteps of Karen Ellemann, Denmark's Minister for the Environment, and Eva Kruse, the director of Danish Fashion Institute, and take a walk on the green side of Copenhagen. Today, 2 August, Ellemann and Kruse will visit some of the sustainable shops in Copenhagen to celebrate ethic, fair trade and ecological clothing among others Jackpot, A Question Of pop-up stop, and Max Jenny. See all the Green Walk stores right here.

Max Factor's Head Make-up Artist Mina Ingerslev knows a thing or two about getting the perfect look. Visit her new blog makeuplab.dk for contests and secrets directly from fashion week when she's getting the models ready for the runway.

Are you getting your high heels ready for the Stiletto run this Friday? Go check Go' Aften Danmark TV2, where you can see the famous hostess and some of your contenders in the battle for luxurious prizes! Remember to sign up here!

The newly qualified fashion designers, Eight Out, from Kolding School of Design invites you to a sustainable get together with designer tips, drinks and good vibes. Wetland at Krystalgade between Henrik Vibskov and WoodWood stores Aug 1 16.00-18.00.

Max Factor has finally revealed the three nominated designers who are in the running for New Talent Award 2012. Besides the prestigious title the winner gets a sponsored worth DKK 150.000 during Copenhagen Fashion Week in February. Who's your favourite? Spon Diogo, Christian Westphal or Gaia? Go vote on www.newtalentaward.dk and win tickets for the show!

Haven't got your hands on the Fashion Festival programme yet? Look for the cool VespaRiders and the lovely dancing girls handing out programmes at Rådhuspladsen and Amagertorv this weekend.

One of the music world's greatest legends and most significant fashion icons is performing in Copenhagen on Sunday, August 7 at the NPG Festival. For a chance to win tickets to this unmissable Prince concert, enter the lottery draw for 2x2 tickets by sending an email to info@concerts.dk with Copenhagen Fashion Festival in the subject.

There were cakes, Eves and happy people gathering when Elephant Parade and Copenhagen Fashion Week revealed the long awaited elephant who's joining the parade. Check more pics in the Fashion Insides section.

We've been busy interviewing, photographing and snatching all the runway secrets so you can get entertaining insights from the universe of fashion. Go visit our Fashion Inside section for daily news, pics and other fun stuff during Fashion Festival!

Be up front with the festival
Be sure not to miss any parties, competitions, champagne and great discounts during Copenhagen Fashion Festival! The entire programme is online on Issuu so just leaf through and mark your calendar.

In collaboration with Soulland Post Danmark has sent 10 mailmen out on bikes wearing red fedora hats. Snap a picture of one of them and send it to post @ copenhagenfashionfestival.com by July 31, and enter the drawing of five invitations to the Soulland show during Copenhagen Fashion Week and 10 special-edition fedora hats.

In collaboration with The Storm and Sound of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Fashion Week co-hosts this year's most hyped party "THE GIVE BACK PARTY" and you can get on the guest list! Check out the Facebook page for competition info.

Would you like an exclusive treat for you and your best friend? Then join Eve's competition for a "Copenhagen Fashion Week VIP day for two" including brunch, fashion show, dinner, party and an overnight hotel stay. What's not to like?

Armani would like to invite you to their fashion show live streamed directly from Milan! Emporio Armani show at Sunday June 19 and Giorgio Armani show Tuesday June 21 both shows at 10.30 CET.
Visit Armani.com for the exclusive live show.

Enjoy Copenhagens burst of amazing photos when the annual photo festival invites you to a numerous of exhibitions. We recommend Søren Solkær Starbirds display Closer that consists of cool photos of world-renowned musicians.

See the entire program for Copenhagen Photo Festival here.

DANSK Fashion Award is just about to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this year's greatest fashion talents. Get in on the celebration and join the party afterwards with an impressive line up of singers including Szhirley, Camille Jones and Karen. Free entrance between 22.00-23.00.

DANSK Fashion Awards - The Party At Toldboden 22.00-04.00. Register here.

The big block party Distortion is soon to begin. Be one of the many thousands who starts with a bang of a party when the cool boutiques Le Fix, Street Machine, Cheap Monday and Flying A invite to festive street party, beer, sunshine and crazy rhythms. Kronprinsensgade June 1 at 18.00-22.00. Register here.

Check out Fashion Flea's event on Saturday May 14! You will find lots of second hand clothes, shoes, jewellery and other accessories at their new location on Østerbro. The first visitors have the chance to win the entrance and a cool goodie bag.

Please remember cash.

Østerbrohuset
Århusgade 103, København Ø
From 10 am to 4 pm

Friday May 6, 2011 the Danish beauty industry gathered to celebrate this years Danish Beauty Award. In the category "Makeup Product of the year - Popular" Max Factor won with their amazing Xperience Weightless Foundation that is a musthave for the make-up artists during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Go grab yourself one of the tubes for flawless summer skin.

Get in the summer mood and join Cheap Monday for yet another of their popular Backyard Sessions tomorrow May 5th, 8pm-12pm at Cheap Monday Store, Kronprinsensgade 7, Cph K.

The world renowned makeup company Max Factor has just launched their latest product for delicious summer lips. "Lipfinity Lip Tint" is an innovative colourpen with a tip applicator for easy and precise application. Light and kiss-proof in six beautiful colors from Berry Burst to Nice'n'Nude, whether you want gentle or dramatic nuances. Go get ready for sun, tan and sweet summer kisses.

On June 1, 2011 the prestigious galla event DANSK Fashion Awards will be held at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen to celebrate the talents of the fashion industry.

This year it is getting even bigger with the beautiful singer Medina as hostess and 16 coveted statuettes to be given. Vote for your fashion-favorites on www.danskfashionawards.com from April 4. The nominees will be announced on May 1.

www.danskfashionawards.com

March 18, from 12.00-19.00, Max Factor's lead makeup artist, Mina Ingerslev, visits Matas' flagship store at Nygade 7 to give you the latest look from the runways. Mina Ingerslev designes the look of the day for the runways at Copenhagen Fashion Week. At 15.00 the lucky winner of a personal make-over by Max Factor and Mina Ingerslev arrives. So drop by to get your new spring look!

Max Factor is just about to launch the new "Smoky Effect Eyeshadow", which makes one of the most difficult looks easy for everyone to master due to its new innovative duo-applications. With this new all-in-one product anyone can get the perfect smoky eyes - one of the most popular and fashionable looks on the runways.

Do you dream of irresistible, healthy hair that is soft to the touch? Then visit www.wella.com to find a salon near you using the new products from Wella Professionals Care. Wella Professionals Care merges luxurious ingredients with state-of-the-art technology and provides you with a result you can see, touch and sense

December 2, the retail chain Matas will open a 400 square metre Flagship Store at Nygade 7 in Copenhagen.
December 3, from 13.00 - 18.00 and December 4, from 11.30 - 16.00, Mina Ingerslev, Max Factor's lead make-up artist, will give her advice on how to make your skin look perfect with the new Xperience Weightless Foundation and how to make those sexy smoky eyes.
Sign-up for Club Matas here.

During the last month it has been possible to win exclusive styles from each of the nominated Max Factor New Talent Award designers. Yesterday the lucky winner of the beautiful leather-jacket from Vibe Johansson was found - Congratulation to Louise Egebro!

Wella, the professional hair care partner of Copenhagen Fashion Week, has developed a new hair care line based on their over 130 years of expertise and partnerships with salons worldwide: WELLA PRO SERIES. The products give a salon-fresh feeling at home and with their reasonable prices there's no excuse for having a bad hair day.

When buying your Christmas present at Georg Jensen this year, you have the possibility to give to charity. With every buy customers can donate to Red Cross by summing up the amount. In keeping with tradition Georg Jensen will double the amount.

Moreover, Georg Jensen has designed a special white Moneyphant for Red Cross, where DKK 50 goes to charity. Moreover, from Saturday, November 13, 2010 you can experience the 11 unique Moneyphants designed by well-known Danish people in Georg Jensen's Flagshipstore at Amagertorv. These will later be auctioned off at lauritz.com - all profits will go to Red Cross.

The lucky winner of Veronica B. Vallene's strap dress has just been found: Congrats to Pernille Petersen! Yet don't hesitate to vote for your favourite up-and-coming designer at newtalentaward.dk, as you still have the chance to win a beautiful leather jacket from Vibe Johanson, and at costume.dk you can also quiz and win a cool woven waistcoat from SPON DIOGO. The winner of Max Factor New Talent Award will be announced very soon - so stay tuned!

Yesterday, November 4, this year's winners of the Golden Fur Pin Award were revealed at a grand award show at Kopenhagen Fur in Glostrup. In the months to come it is possible for the public to experience these amazing fur creations, as they are being exhibited at a travelling exhibition:

November 5-21:
Dansk Design Center, CPH
November 22-30:
Normann Copenhagen, CPH
December 1-10:
Danmarks Designskole, CPH
December13-17 January:
Utzon Center, Aalborg
January 18-31:
Designskolen Kolding, Kolding
February 1-11:
TEKO, Herning

Vil du have skønheden serveret, og endda i fortrinligt selskab med velglacerede croissanter, liflig kaffe og sunde juicer, så er det nu, du kan tilmelde dig Beauty Brunch. Det foregår søndag den 7. november klokken 11-14 hos Magasin Kgs. Nytorv, og søndag den 14. november klokken 11-14 hos Magasin Lyngby. Med dig hjem får du naturligvis en forskønnende goodiebag, der sammen med brunchen har en værdi på over 1000 kr. Din billetpris er 250 kr. og billetter kan købes i Magasin Lyngby og på Kgs. Nytorv eller direkte via Billetnet.

During the next month you have the chance to win a style from each of the Max Factor New Talent Award nominated fashion designers. At Costume's webpage a woven waistcoat from Spon Diogo is at stake. And for the next two weeks you can quiz at newtalentaward.dk and become the lucky owner of a Strap dress from Veronica B. Vallenes. In the first two weeks of November it is a leather jacket from Vibe Johansson that is at stake at newtalentaward.dk.
Meanwhile, do not forget to vote for your favourite up-coming fashion designers at Max Factor New Talent Award.

During the month of October you can visit the social responsible T-shirt brand A QUESTION OF's pop-up shop in the heart of Copenhagen. A QUESTION OF's T-shirts are made from organic cotton and developed in collaboration with talented designers, photographers, fashion bloggers and artists. The shop is only temporary and will close again the 31st of October - so hurry if you want to be part of this happening! A QUESTION OF, Gothersgade 21, København K

Max Factor is supporting the new design talents of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Three designers, Veronica B. Vallenes, Spon Diogo & Vibe Johannson are competing to win the grand prize of DKK 150.000 to create a show during next fashion week - Vote for your favourite here.

The fashion universe meets the art world and the result is a subtle, dramatic and dark exhibition, where the focus is on the detail and the exclusive. You will get the chance to VIP book some of the magical creations from Borcher. Let yourself seduce and provoke in Gallery Hans Alf.

DAVID ANDERSEN DENMARK has been given the unique opportunity to exhibit his fashionable Couture dresses at the magnificent Royal Copenhagen shop on Strøget in Copenhagen.
"It is an honour to exhibited at Royal Copenhagen and to help celebrate the aesthetics of art work, the detailed quality awareness and the essence of beauty," says David Andersen who will show his couture collection in the Royal Copenhagen surroundings during Copenhagen Fashion Week in August.