Cut from Many Cloths: A New Generation of Danish Fashion Designers 

Although the collections look towards the future, many of them are deeply rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. Handcrafted fabrics, bold prints, textile manipulation, knitting, weaving and hand-dyed textiles reveal a strong focus on material and technique.

The designers also brought diverse cultural backgrounds to the runway. Their experiences are shaped by lives in Myanmar, Germany, Finland, Denmark and China, spanning both urban and rural environments. This diversity is reflected in an interest in localism, with many collections drawing on materials, skills and stories connected to the designers’ places of origin. 

For this new generation, fashion becomes more than clothing. It is a way to explore identity, culture and sustainability, while reflecting on relationships, community and the changing world around them. As Marcus Aminaka Wilmont, Head of the programme, notes, the students’ projects demonstrate how fashion can serve as a tool for understanding both personal identity and the social challenges of our time. 

Cut from Many Cloths offered a glimpse into the future of fashion through 14 distinct voices — connected by craftsmanship, cultural heritage and a desire to find new ways of telling stories through clothing.