Exclusive: Cecilie Bahnsen's experimental silhouettes determined the hair looks for AW23

We stepped backstage with Copenhagen's cult hairdresser Cim Mahony to discover Cecilie Bahnsen's tousled texture

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Inside the atelier: The tale of Cecilie Bahnsen

Cecilie Bahnsen’s fantastical, girlish garments reached cult status instantaneously. Inside her magical Copenhagen atelier, couture techniques and an unabashed obsession with craft give way to a universe of her own making

Cecilie Bahnsen - AW22

The famed Danish label's fantastical, dreamlike wares enchanted the city of lights. See the full collection here

Cecilie Bahnsen - AW23

The devil was (as per usual) in the details at Cecilie Bahnsen's autumn/winter 2023 runway show

Cecilie Bahnsen - SS24

For spring/summer '24, Cecilie Bahnsen cleverly leans towards the “everyday” in her universe of “everyday couture” whilst maintaining her otherworldly prowess for detail

Cecilie Bahnsen - AW24

In Paris, Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen swapped out her colourful cotton candy creations for a more mature mode this autumn/winter season

Cecilie Bahnsen - SS25

The Danish designer maintains an ethereal mood while upping cultural credentials in collaboration with The North Face, Asics and Japanese artist Takashi Homma

All the snapshots from Cecilie Bahnsen's intimate atelier dinner in Copenhagen

Cecilie Bahnsen teamed up with Rowse Beauty to host an intimate evening in the Danish designer's atelier

Cecilie Bahnsen on dressing modern bride Nuria Val and her bridesmaid baby

"If I ever get married it'll be in a Cecilie Bahnsen dress," Nuria Val thought to herself when she first laid eyes on the Danish designer's pieces. Now, as she ties the knot to long-time partner Coke Bartrina, Vogue Scandinavia chats with the stylish multi-hyphenate, and Cecilie Bahnsen herself,...

Cecilie Bahnsen - Patchwork Encore Collection

Cecilie Bahnsen's new Encore offering delivers designer's beloved pouf sleeves and delicate bows, all made entirely of recycled fabric

Missed out last time? Now's your chance to nab a pair of Cecilie Bahnsen's Asics sneakers

The first drop in July of the Danish designer's sneaker collab, described as 'everyday couture', sold out in two minutes

Gel was the key to Cecilie Bahnsen's sleek side parts this season

Cecilie Bahnsen's autumn/winter '24 woman may have grown up this season, but behind-the-scenes she was full of youthful gusto. Below, hair stylist Cim Mahony invites us backstage to discover the secret behind the Danish brand's enviable runway hair

Watch 'The tale of Cecilie Bahnsen': an exclusive Vogue Scandinavia film

Step inside Cecilie Bahnsen's fantastical universe to see how the magic happens

Cecilie Bahnsen's guide to Copenhagen

From after dark hub La Banchina to an unmissable art exhibition, these are the designer's hidden gems

This Copenhagen bride spent 50 hours hand-sewing feathers onto her sheer wedding dress

The designer and influencer's Copenhagen wedding day was suitably Danish, with Cecilie Bahnsen, Ganni and Sophie Bille Brahe designs at play

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Step inside Cecilie Bahnsen's new Copenhagen studio

Discover the new Østerbro base for Bahnsen and her pretty, powderpuff creations

Backstage Beauty: Cecilie Bahnsen's alpine-themed Paris show saw models sporting every type of braid

Drawing inspiration from the rugged outdoors, backstage veteran Cim Mahony and his team conquered the peaks of braiding techniques for Cecilie Bahnsen's wind-swept beauty looks

This editor bride wore a quilted set by Cecilie Bahnsen for her Brooklyn wedding

For the wedding day of colour and whimsy, “like a midsummer garden party in the middle of Brooklyn”, the bride opted for a sweet set by the Danish designer

Bonnetje – SS25

For its Copenhagen Fashion Week debut, buzzy brand Bonnetje upcycles men’s suits into quirky, feminine tailored looks that models wore whilst rushing to catch an imagined flight

Let Sophie Bille Brahe and Cecilie Bahnsen's fairytale dinner be the inspiration for your next soirée

When two of Denmark's most beloved designers join forces to host a party, you know it's going to be a sartorial delight. Here, photographer Maria Rogersdotter captures the dreamy evening