Copenhagen Vogue Week is getting larger season by season, as highlighted by the big contingent of worldwide press and patrons at the moment within the Danish capital for the spring 2024 reveals. Seeing the inflow of individuals coming to town, Baum und Pferdgarten’s Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave have been fascinated about the outsider’s perspective this season.
“So much has been taking place in Copenhagen in [recent] seasons,” Hestehave mentioned. “Earlier than, all of the influencers and patrons could be sporting large manufacturers, however the youthful crowd is rather more attention-grabbing. It’s so inspiring to only stroll round when so many individuals are visiting Copenhagen.”
Taking this as a place to begin, the designers paid homage to their dwelling metropolis by way of the eyes of a vacationer. “Copenhagen Dreaming” blasted from the audio system in the course of the outside present, held on a cobbled avenue exterior Baum und Pferdgarten’s HQ. The Little Mermaid statue was a robust affect, translating right into a sequence of nautical-inspired items—see the navy gingham, sailor hats, and piped units—in addition to the shimmering sequins sprinkled all through the gathering.
Ribboned corsets and souvenir-like jewellery (created in collaboration with Clara Lindmose) continued the kitsch vibe, together with an array of pink checked items that instructed Barbiecore isn’t going away anytime quickly. Whereas the assertion outerwear can be well-liked with avenue stylers, the simplest items have been much less in-your-face. A striped denim set tied neatly into the theme, with out being too gimmicky.
In wanting to provide an entire tour of Copenhagen, there have been maybe a number of too many concepts within the assortment, with the graffiti prints and ’80s lace leggings struggling to compete for consideration. It’s enjoyable being a vacationer in your personal metropolis, however Baum und Pferdgarten is at its greatest when it doesn’t veer too removed from its signatures.
