Norwegian fashion brand Holzweiler made a notable return to Copenhagen Fashion Week after a two-year absence, unveiling its fall collection at the distinctive venue, Vandflyverhangaren. This year’s showcase emphasized themes of memory and preservation, featuring wearable pieces crafted with a focus on timelessness and innovative fabrics.
The collection reflected Holzweiler’s commitment to functional design, particularly suited for colder climates. The show concluded with a standout bridal puffer, a clever nod to the brand’s expertise in creating garments that blend style with practicality. Over its 20-year history, Copenhagen Fashion Week has established itself as a vital player on the international fashion scene and a regional hub for Nordic talent.
In a call prior to the event, Maria Skappel Holzweiler, the brand’s creative director, expressed her sentiments about returning to Copenhagen. “We started in Oslo, but Copenhagen is where the international journey started,” she stated. “Coming back to Copenhagen feels very personal, but also very right for us; we feel like we can just be 100% ourselves in this city.”
A full house gathered at the seaplane hangar, which has been transformed into a creative space, to witness Holzweiler’s fall collection. The pieces were built around the concept of preservation, capturing the essence of memories—some crystalline and clear, while others were more obscured. This is reflected in the collection’s predominance of semi-sheer, “filtered” looks.
Skappel Holzweiler also emphasized the brand’s philosophy of creating “wearable clothes with that little extra,” aiming to produce meaningful pieces that transcend fleeting trends. The collection’s take on normcore style featured corduroys, leather bombers, shearling outerwear, dark wash jeans, and checked wool coats, alongside the brand’s signature scarf.
Innovative materials added depth to the collection. The team incorporated striking velvet prints featuring dried flowers and denim velvet with a metallic sheen. Weather-appropriate full-length cover-ups were designed with toggles, creating a visually angelic effect. In contrast, plissé dresses and gowns with flowing trains seemed more dreamlike than practical, perhaps reflecting a different aspect of memory.
The choice to close the show with a bridal puffer resonated well with the audience, showcasing the brand’s ability to merge beauty with functionality. As Skappel Holzweiler noted, the collection originates “from this cold country up North,” reinforcing the practicality of the technical garments presented.
Looking ahead, the brand may continue to prioritize functional fashion, reinforcing its commitment to creating pieces that are not only stylish but also suitable for the challenges of everyday life in colder climates. Holzweiler’s return to Copenhagen Fashion Week marks an important moment in the brand’s evolution, highlighting both its roots and its aspirations on the global stage.
