CIFF Media

Next up in CIFF Media's Short Talks: Les Deux.   CIFF Director Sofie Dolva caught up with Les Deux Co-Founder Andreas Von Der Heide to talk about building community and staying relevant in a rapidly changing market. They discuss the collaborations that continue to shape the brand's journey, what's on the horizon, and how Les Deux continues to resonate with consumers around the world. A...

From metros and trains to buses and digital screens across the city, out-of-home advertising helps brands connect with consumers wherever they live, work, and travel – making it a unique and effective channel in today’s digital landscape. In the latest CIFF Media episode, Sofie Dolva sat down with Hugo Gerthofer, Commercial & Communication Director at Bauer Media Outdoor, to explore why outdoo...

Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube spoke with Les Deux CCO Morten Kristensen about the importance of maintaining a strong brand DNA while expanding into new markets. The conversation also explored how the brand's identity adapts across cultures, its community initiatives – including basketball courts in Copenhagen, New York, and Paris and the Legacy Program supporting schools and childcare –...

Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube sat down with Massimo Pagano, Shareholder and Commercial Director of eyewear brand AF reflect, in our Paris showroom. They spoke about the brand's distinctive aesthetic, future ambitions, and how music continues to inspire its creative direction.

Produced in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), this episode of CIFF Media brings together Italian and Nordic fashion voices to explore the future of fashion through sustainability, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Historian and author Matteo Augello joins womenswear buyer Mike Bjørnbæk and Ida Petersson, co-founder of Good Eggs and advisor to several international fashion weeks, f...

Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube sat down with Jens Skov Østergaard, Creative Director and Co-Founder of RENÉ, to discuss the craftsmanship behind building a genderless fashion brand, the unique dynamics of creating and growing a business as a couple, and what to expect from RENÉ's debut runway show during Copenhagen Fashion Week this August.

Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube sat down with Rosanna Géronne, International Sales Director at Lollys Laundry, to discuss the brand's journey and future ambitions. They talked about how happiness remains at the core of Lollys Laundry, its growth into a more international brand, and the expansion of its product categories. They also touched on the continuous evolution of the brand's bes...

Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube sat down with, Dave Hendriks, Founder of Yume Yume, in our Paris showroom to talk about their costumer that they call dream builders. As well as their shoes that are almost like sculpture and art – with heels made our hearts and another collection that takes inspiration from bubble gum. Thank you for being part of the CIFF Showroom in Paris.    

Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube sat down with Erica Wigge, Chief Marketing Officer of Tretorn, in our Paris showroom to talk about the brand, its remarkable heritage, and how it created one of the world's first sneakers. They also discussed adapting to changing weather conditions and what continues to make Tretorn stand out today. Meet Tretorn at CIFF 67 in Copenhagen this August.

CIFF Media introduces Short Talks - a podcast format designed to keep you up to date on what some of the most exciting brands are working on right now. From fresh ideas and new initiatives to company developments, collaborations, and industry insights. Short, relevant, and straight to the point. In this episode, we caught up with Nikolaj Hansson, founder of Palmes – a Copenhagen-based apparel bran...

In anticipation of the opening of Malmö Designer Village in May 2027, CIFF’s Director Sofie Dolva welcomed Antoine Frey, Chairman and CEO of Frey Group, to the CIFF Media Studio to discuss the vision behind this exciting new retail destination, and what both guests and brands can expect from it. Set to become Scandinavia’s largest premium outlet, Malmö Designer Village will span 26,000 sqm, bringi...

With CIFF Nordic Signatures just around the corner, Julian Daynov sat down with Roger Dupé, founder of Melyon, and Mattias Stafsing, Co-Founder of Lernberger Stafsing – both set to showcase their brands at the 10 Corso Como showroom next week. Following their participation in the 10 Corso Como showcase in the last edition of CIFF, they reflect on their experiences and the impact of showcasing alon...

Sofie Dolva and Julian Daynov sat down to discuss the season ahead and the many developments shaping the future of CIFF. Beyond the identity and experience awaiting guests in Copenhagen, this season marks a significant milestone in CIFF’s ongoing transformation from a traditional trade fair into a year-round platform serving and supporting the global fashion industry. From 3 - 5 August in Copenhag...

Launched in 2024, Bonnetje quickly became one of the brands to watch after presenting a small showcase during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Since then, the brand’s growth has been remarkable: joining the CPHFW NewTalent programme, becoming part of CIFF Village, presenting three shows on the official fashion week calendar, and most recently being nominated for the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize. With s...

In the latest CIFF Media episode, we sat down with Troels Rasmussen, CCO at TRIMIT and Per Brix, Account Manager at TRIMIT, alongside Lars Ørnfeldt, CEO of Co’couture. As one of Denmark’s growing fashion brands, Co’couture has established a strong identity through its blend of Scandinavian minimalism and elegant Parisian influences. With continued growth comes increasing complexity, and a need for...

Earlier this spring, Kate Cervini sat down in the CIFF Media Studio with Isak Larsen from NEUW Denim  – the Swedish-Australian denim brand founded in 2009 by three friends, known for its craftsmanship and modern design.  Together, they talk about the interesting history behind the name NEUW, how the brand came to be, and the new direction and ambitions shaping the next chapter for the brand.

Since launching in 2018, ROTATE Birger Christensen has made a big impact with its bold designs, distinct attitude, and redefined interpretation of Scandinavian glamour. Together with tech partners like Delogue – a digital platform built to streamline product development and enable better communication – the brand continues to evolve in all directions. In this week’s episode of CIFF Media, we dive...

For this episode of CIFF Media, Lewis Bloyce sits down with Anthon Louis – Creative Director and Co-founder of Bareen – for a conversation on building culture through brand, navigating growth, and staying true to your identity along the way. From four friends searching for the perfect T-shirt to landing an investment on Denmark’s hit show Lion’s Den, Bareen has grown into one of Denmark’s most com...

Since being founded in 2021, Prohibited has proven to be much more than just a clothing brand. In January, Lewis Bloyce sat down with co-founder Philip Krause to discuss the Fall/Winter 26 collection ‘Back in the Days’, the brand’s DNA, their use of TikTok, and the organic growth of a global following. Alongside pop-ups across cities worldwide, the brand’s running clubs have, for some time, brough...

Tromborg has been revolutionizing the Nordic beauty market for over two decades, setting a high standard for clean, science-driven skincare. In this episode of CIFF Media, we sit down with Marianne Tromborg, the founder behind Tromborg, to talk about how a brand born in a kitchen grew into a successful family-owned company with its own factory in Denmark – rooted in organic ingredients, innovation...

In the latest episode of CIFF Media, Jolanda Kooi, CEO of tex.tracer, and Frank Jæger Jacobsen, Buying Manager at Resteröds, share insights on how tech platforms and fashion brands can work together to bring more transparency to complex supply chains and shape a more conscious fashion ecosystem. tex.tracer’s digital platform maps the journey from raw materials to finished products, empowering bran...

Complex Minds is taking the fashion industry by storm, spanning London, Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Paris with a growing presence across the global scene. During CIFF 66 in January, our friend Lewis Bloyce sat down with co-founder Johnny Michaels of Complex Minds to talk about who they are, what they do and the universe of brands they’re building. Founded in 2020, Complex Minds was created from a clear...

In the latest CIFF Media episode, Caroline Anziutti, Supply Chain Consultant at e-SCM, and Kaat De Jaeger, Supply & Quality Manager at Bellerose, join us to explore the intersection of fashion and technology. e‑SCM is a supply chain platform built to support fashion companies in digitizing supply operations and inbound logistics to gain full visibility and strengthen supplier collaboration. Th...

This week on CIFF Media, we sat down with Simon Hansen, Press & Communications Director at DM&T, and Majken Kalhave, Executive Director at Creative Denmark. In the episode, they share the story behind their collaboration – how it began, what drives it today, and where it’s heading next. Despite an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, the Danish fashion industry continues to stand s...

Back in January, we sat down with Kamil Czaja, CEO of GoPackshot, and Josefine Laigaard Andersen, General Manager of 66°North, for a conversation about partnership, innovation, and the evolving infrastructure behind modern fashion brands. As a content operations platform, GoPackshot helps brands build the systems that power their visual and digital presence – streamlining content production for so...