CIFF Media

In the latest episode of OFF THE RACK, Julian Daynov sits down with Kaspar von Mellenthin, founder and Managing Director of KESS – one of the most talked-about fashion-inspired beauty brands right now. In just a few years, KESS has gone from a direct-to-consumer startup to a recognizable name across the European beauty landscape. Built on a curated range of vegan and cruelty-free essentials, the b...

DAY ET is a Copenhagen-based brand founded in 2018, known for its functional, high-quality designs that elevate everyday life on the move. Rooted in Scandinavian simplicity, the brand combines clean aesthetics with a playful approach across bags, travel accessories, and more. Ahead of CIFF next week, DAY ET CEO Tine Raahauge joined CIFF Director Sofie Dolva in the studio for a conversation about t...

This season, the Danish brand Proem Parades makes its debut at CIFF. Ahead of the show, we had the pleasure of welcoming founders Lærke and Stine to the CIFF Media studio for a conversation with CIFF Director Sofie Dolva. The brand’s mission is to maintain a strong and continuous design expression, creating pieces that can be styled, loved, and remain relevant year after year – even long after the...

Once again, Copenhagen Fashion Week and CIFF join forces to support the new Scandinavian design talents through CPHFW’s New Talent program by having the brands Anne Sofie Madsen, Bonnetje, Stem, Sson, Studio Constance, and Taus showcased in the New Talent area at CIFF. In the latest episode of Fashion Forum x CIFF Media, Carla Christine Strube Aagaard is guested by CPHFW CEO Cecilie Thorsmark and...

Meet Trice Angie, Founder of RAAW Alchemy, and Julie Herskin, Co-Founder of Sitre — two Danish beauty brands that have revolutionized the beauty industry, both born out of personal need. Sitre grew from a desire for a more honest, inclusive, and caring approach to intimacy, while RAAW Alchemy was created from the need to never compromise on naturalingredients or results. We are happyto welcome bot...

In today’s CIFF Media episode, Julian Daynov sits down with Carsten Holm, Founder of the Danish shoe brand WODEN. WODEN is a Scandinavian brand that stands for Works of Denmark with a focus on Scandinavian design values, natural quality materials and great value for money. Since its founding in 2013, the brand has been returning to CIFF, where it has found a strong alignment of values. Shared valu...

Ahead of Copenhagen Fashion Week in January, we invited Anne Lose, Editor-in-Chief at Eurowoman, and Uffe Buchard, Founder and Creative Director at Darling Creative Studio, for a sit-down with CIFF Director Sofie Dolva. Reflecting on the colours, runways, surprises, and special events of the past season, they share their thoughts on what to expect for the upcoming this January – including the CIFF...

What is the future of beauty retail? That’s the question Kate Cervini explores in today’s CIFF Media episode with guests Nicola Ladstätter, Buying Manager at Niche Beauty – the Germany-based retailer specializing in curated, high-end beauty brands from around the world – and Steven Wildenberg, Founder of Golden Meteors – an independent brand offering design-driven beauty and lifestyle products wit...

This year marks 15 years of Voo Store, one of Berlin’s most influential retail destinations. In this episode of OFF THE RACK Julian Daynov dives into the story behind the concept store that has reshaped how retail can look, feel, and function. Founder Yasin Müjdeci reflects on the store’s evolution from a hidden neighborhood space to an international benchmark, and shares how brands, clients, expe...

Creative talent can be a driving force, but the path from vision to a stable livelihood requires more than just good ideas. That’s exactly what we discuss with Ane Lynge Jorlén, CEO of Alpha, and Mie Ejdrup Stokholm, CEO of Cecilie Bahnsen, in today’s episode of CIFF Media x Fashion Forum. Two CEOs with unique perspectives on developing and scaling creative talent. At ALPHA, Ane and her team nurtu...

In this episode, Julian Daynov sits down with CIFF Director Sofie Dolva, who shares the first insights into what to expect from the upcoming CIFF edition in January – from the season’s theme to an exciting lineup of new brands and partnerships. Highlights include Forza Collective, 10 Corso Como, a new Tech collaboration, and Vernon Sport, presenting their new collaboration with the Danish shoe bra...

In this episode, Julian Daynov sits down with Kristoffer Guldager Kongshaug, Founder and Creative Director of Forza Collective – the Danish luxury brand known for its strong design language and signature details. This season, Forza Collective makes its debut at CIFF, presenting both in the elevated showroom space and on the runway.

In this episode, Julian Daynov sits down with Waseem Ahmad, Creative Director of Sales at Vernon Sport – one of the returning heroes each season here at CIFF. The list of Vernon Sport collaborations is long, and this season they’re back with yet another exciting project, building on their love for heritage brands: a partnership with the iconic Danish shoe brand Kawasaki.

In this episode of Fashion Forum x CIFF Media, we dive into the world of fashion investments and what it takes to spot a brand’s true potential. Host Carla Christine Aagaard-Strube is joined by Christoffer Martinsen-Kønigsfeldt – part of the family-owned company Friheden Invest, CEO of Tiger of Sweden, Chairman of the Board at By Malene Birger, and Board Member at ARKK Copenhagen. With years of ex...

In this episode, we are joined by Benjamin Lega, Creative Director at Nikben, and Gonzalo Catalán, Founder and CEO at Pica Pica – two Swedish brands that make you forget everything about minimalism and the clean, straight lines Scandinavian design is known for. Nikben is edgy and fun, merging resort and streetwear with a hint of western, while Pica Pica blends Swedish control and structure with Me...

How can Scandinavian brands enter the US market? This is what we explore in the latest CIFF Media episode, where Kate is joined by Chris Corrado, Founder of Plus Plus Agency, Jian DeLeon, Head of Men’s Fashion at Nordstrom, and Eric Asence, Buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue. All based in New York and with years of experience in the American fashion industry – both from a retail and sales perspective. Fo...

In today’s episode we are joined by VOCAST Co-Founder Jens Hamborg Koefoed. VOCAST started as a response to the emergence of social media, which transformed the medialandscape. Suddenly, everyone had direct access to a global community – a new condition which created a demand for content being unique and authentic, as everyone could reach everyone at no coast. It was no longer money that drove bra...

In today’s episode we are joined by Tamaris’ Sales Director, Felix Schmalenberger, and Country Manager, Claus Egesborg, who is also a long-time resident in CIFF Village. Tamaris is the market leader for fashionable women’s shoes across Europe, offering affordable fashion for women – right now on the way to develop as a lifestyle brand. For a few years now Tamaris has had a showroom in CIFF Village...

On day two of CIFF, Fashion Consultant Nick Wooster and Brand Consultant Josh Peskowitz joined Kate Cervini in the CIFF Media studio for a debrief of SS26 from a menswear perspective. Besides reaffirming Nick Wooster's status as a super man, they question if trends can even exist in 2025 or if doing something that actual matters is the only way to go? And if so, who are the ones that will bene...

A record number of buyers at CIFF and a packed show calendar for Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 – that was what unfolded at the August fashion week in Copenhagen. But what does it take to make it all happen, and what expectations does it create for the industry? Today, we discuss this with Sofie Dolva, Director of CIFF, and Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week.

INSIGHTS is a new collaboration between CIFF Media and DM&T, bringing you the latest industry news and market developments. Every other month, CIFF’s CEO Sofie Dolva sits down with a representative from DM&T to share key tendencies, data, and perspectives on the fashion industry – in a format tailored to a creative audience. In the first episode, host Sine Gerstenberg hosts a conversation...

Denim is back, and it’s been making noise for the last three days here at CIFF. In this denim special of the CIFF Media x Euroman Podcast, we are diving into how denim is being redefined through brand activations, new consumer mindsets and creative statements. To talk about denim direction and experience, Editor-in-Chief at Euroman Kristoffer Dahy Ernst sits down with Sofie Dolva, Director of CIFF...

In this episode of the CIFF Media x Eurowoman Podcast, Director of CIFF Sofie Dolva talks with Anne Lose, Editor in Chief of RUM & Eurowoman, Stephanie Gundelach, Co-Founder of OpéraSPORT, Anne Dorthe Larsen, Creative Director & Consultant for Lovechild 1979 and Heidi L. Mellerup, CEO of Munthe & 7 DAYS Active. Together, they explore why Danish fashion resonates far beyond our borders...

OFF THE RACK is our latest add on to CIFF Media where creative force, brand strategist and CIFF chosen family Julian Daynov sits down for a chat with the most inspiring voices across the industry.  In this episode Julian takes us into the heart of Berlin’s vibrant streetwear scene represented by the two Founders of PROHIBITED Patrick Reimann and Philip Krause – one of the most talked-about emergin...

Carla Christine Bruus Aagaard-Strube, Editor-in-Chief at Fashion Forum, sat down with Alexander Bach Gram, Creative Director of Molebo, and Chung Wai Cheung, Founder of Woodbird, to talk about their experiences at Pitti Uomo – what it means to them to participate, the energy of being in Florence and how it shaped their journey leading into CIFF next week. Both agree that in a digital age, nothing...