CIFF & Revolver S/S 23:

Women’s & Men’s Footwear

& Accessories
Optimism sets the tone for S/S 23 at Copenhagen’s trade
shows, delivered via colourful designs and interesting
materials and details. Sustainable developments continue
to drive many of the brands here, reflected in the use of
recycled materials and long-lasting designs

Lucila Saldana
08.23.22 - 8 minutes

Romantico Romantico
Overview
For their second IRL instalments post-pandemic, a renewed sense of excitement
could be felt at the Copenhagen trade shows as exhibitors and attendees
descended on this much-watched fashion destination.

Part of the wider Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, CIFF and Revolver brought a
roster of exhibitions, initiatives and events to the mix, trading on joy and optimism with a
return to pre-pandemic figures and vibes, with a 50% increase in visitors to the 59th
edition of CIFF alone.
The S/S 23 shows featured a range of established brands from across Scandinavia and
beyond, but the presence of new emerging brands exhibiting for the first or second
time was the highlight. Global exhibitors had also grown to more than 30 countries as
CIFF Hi-Tec
the Danish events gain a worldwide reputation for their curated and innovative
approach.
Known for their efforts in # Sustainability, environmentally friendly products and
brands took centre stage, with CIFF hosting a Circular Future exhibition that featured
those working on different circular streams and providing a physical space for brands
to connect and join forces for a greener feature.
In the trend arena, Scandinavia’s signature minimalist look played out via # NotSoClassic
and long-lasting designs, while many brands responded to the need for mood-boosting
design with WGSN’s # Kidult, # Y2K and # BeachComber narratives all on show.

CIFF Revolver

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Sustainability
As #Sustainability remains an industry
priority, exhibitors expand their eco-
friendly offerings, investing in a responsible
product strategy.

Brands focus on innovative materials,

replacing typical components with
recycled alternatives, such as wool, leather
and synthetic textiles. See Day Et’s bags
made from recycled ocean PET and post-
consumer waste, and Italian Regenesi, Day Et Surface Project Vaer Upcycled
which highlights its sustainable credentials
with # Infographics
Align with the season’s trash to treasure
themes and use upcycled or deadstock
components. Markberg’s # ZeroWaste
leather bags are made from factory scraps
At Revolver for the first time, Danish brand
Surface Project’s footwear is made with
recycled materials such as recovered
ocean plastic RPET and recycled EVA

Regenesi Stiksen Markberg

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#NotSoClassic
A new spin on #ReworkedClassics sees
minimalist silhouettes updated with
maximalist details, in line with WGSN’s
Maxi-Minimalist trend.

# MetalHardware, such as maximalist

chains or extreme embellishment, refresh
core styles. For footwear, a # SquareToe
construction is key
Interesting materials bring newness to
Another Aspect Studio Stars Vinny's
# CollectionEssentials, as spotted in
Another Aspect’s # HeritageChecks bucket
hat
Not-so-humble branding and modular
functions add statement details that do not
compromise on longevity
Copenhagen brand Vinny takes a
# NotSoClassic and gender-inclusive design
approach to the # PennyLoafer. New at
CIFF, they focus on reinventing traditional
silhouettes with high-quality unexpected
materials while also prioritising comfort for
everyday wear with an extra-soft EVA
footbed Shoe the Bear Cala Jade Pearl Octopuss.y

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Beach comber
WGSN’s #BeachComber story takes over
resort ranges, catering to those craving feel-
good fashion for their long-awaited summer
holidays.

Natural materials like raffia and bast fibres,

including jute and hemp, are key for
delivering this detail in bags and soft
accessories categories
Focus on # SummerStripes and bold nautica
prints to enhance the beach-inspired New Amsterdam Rue de Tokyo

message, as spotted at Pico Copenhagen’s

woven shoppers
Opt for resort-inspired # Motifs, # Shells
and # Pearls to update jewellery and hair
accessories. Refer to Sui Ava’s S/S 23
collection for a youth and nostalgic
pearlescent shimmer finish

Romantico Romantico Pico Copenhagen Sui Ava

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The great outdoors
Fashion meets function as the outdoors
boom continues to influence statement
footwear and accessories, as well as
providing updates for active and leisure
ranges.

For transseasonal collections, brands

continue to add a refined and more minimal
approach to outdoor accessories as they
have become more versatile, blurring the
lines between casual- and performance- Topologie Diemme Tobias Birk Nielsen
wear
Protective and #WeatherResistant finishes
are key for styles that respond to WGSN’s
# TheGreatOutdoors. See Stiksen’s
# BaseballCap made with waterproof
GOTS-certified organic cotton
Exhibitors react to the consumer demand
for outdoor footwear already impacting
retail, with # HikeHybrid styles continuing
to gain pace at the shows

Stiksen Kintobe J. Lindeberg

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Kidult
As #JoyfulExpression trends continue to
gain relevance, playful kidult themes
emerge as a clear influence in the footwear,
accessories and jewellery categories.

Known for their colourful approach to

fashion, Copenhagen’s exhibitors tapped
into WGSN’s # Kidult trend for both men’s
and women’s ranges
Look to # Motifs to update jewellery
Anerkjendt Vibe Harslof LAST
ranges. Use plastic pieces, beading and
colourful enamel, transparent surfaces
and rubberised finishes. Strangely
beautiful textures also sit with this story
Opt for dopamine brights to help reflect
the season’s need for mood-boosting
design. Choose prints and interesting
materials and details in bright colours to
update core items

Copenhagen Studios Pas de Mer Maria Black

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#Y2K
Still capturing the imagination of a new
generation, a #Y2K aesthetic could be seen
across the show floors.

# NoughtiesNostalgia shows no sign of

waning, working well for the rebooted
festival season and youth ranges
Consider more minimalist interpretations
of the look to expand market appeal, as
other consumers will also resonate with
the familiar feel of this trend. The signet Von Dutch 3am Eternal

rings at Maria Black nod to the 2000s in a

more considered way
Motifs update core items with a # Y2K feel –
think # Butterflies, pearls and dolphins. See
Sui Ava’s approach to # HairAccessories or
Von Dutch’s caps
This trend influences the return of # Denim
for footwear, bags and soft accessories.
Look to responsible denim to evolve this
trend for the upcoming summer season

Veras Maria Black Sui Ava

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Get your greens
WGSN’s key colour story #GetYourGreens
punctuates the trade show floors, updating
all product categories.

Shades of green are significant for S/S 23,

bringing a transseasonal quality to
footwear and accessories, from outdoor
styles to more formal ranges
Utilise core items and understated
silhouettes to experiment with these
Romantico Romantico Messy Weekend Diemme
vibrant hues. Look to our Edible greens
colour story to broaden the palette and
appeal to a wider audience
Look to #AstroGreen to create statement
looks, or use # Jade for a grounded and
balancing approach to greens, as reflected
in our S/S 23 colour forecast

Cahu Pico Copenhagen Juicy Couture

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Optimistic pastels
Exhibitors experiment with colour to bring a
nostalgic mood-boosting feel to ranges,
enlivening contemporary footwear and
accessories designs.

Brands bring joy, optimism, wellbeing and

balance to footwear and accessories
collections with # PowerPastels. Look to
these colours to bring newness to best-
selling items
Inuikii Sui Ava Cala Jade
Reflected in our men’s colour forecast, use
pastels for # FantasyResort ranges and
respond to the evolving # SoftMasculinity
themes
For women’s ranges, invest heavily in key
colour of the year Digital Lavender and
consider pairing it with natural greens
tones for a restorative feel, or opt for
Regency pastels to enhance digital appeal

Sui Ava Wushu Cala Jade

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Action points
Invest efforts in more sustainable products
With sustainability now an industry priority, develop
products with lower-impact and recycled materials in
mind. Turn trash to treasure by working with upcycled
and deadstock materials to create unique, one-of-a-kind
pieces
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Update classic designs with interesting
details
With long-lasting designs driving category growth, look
to statement details for interesting updates in
# CollectionEssentials. Focus on adding maximal
standout features that align with our maxi-minimalism
theme for both women’s and men’s ranges, harnessing
details and materials that can transcend seasons and
trends
Prioritise colour to refresh best-sellers
Introduce nostalgic and calming colours that will
appeal to consumers seeking reassurance amid
uncertain times, or that add a # JoyfulExpression
sentiment to products. Optimistic pastel colours and
green tones will give designs a grounded and
reassuring quality, while bright tones evoke optimism,
ideal for # Kidult-inspired assortments
Brand contacts
Apair
IRO
Pavement Shoes
Str ikk

info@apair.dk
maja@he-agency.com
info@pavement.dk
info@strikk.se

apair.dk iroparis.com pavement-official.com strikk.se

Augus t S andgren
Kas ti Studios
Pearl Octop us s .y
Studio Stars

augustsandgren.com Info@kastistudio.com
maja@he-agency.com
info@studio-stars.com

Beaumont
kastistudios.com pearloctopussy.com studio-stars.com
support@beaumont.eu
Kintobe
P ico Cop enhagen
Sui Ava

beaumont.eu kintobe.com picocopenhagen.com cib@suiava.com

suiava.dk
Cahu
Mads Norgaard
Regenes i

cahuparis.com rsl@madsnorgaard.dk
regenesi.com Sur face Project

madsnorgaard.dk surfaceproject.com
Cala Jade
Romantico Romantico

calajade.com Marc O’Polo

sales@romanticoromanticostudios.com
Top ologie

Cop enhagen Studios

service@global-e.com
romanticoromanticostudios.com topologie.com
copenhagenstudios.com marc-o-polo.com Rés umé
Ugg Aus tralia

Day Et
Markberg
sarah@resumecph.dk
ugg.com
day-et.com markberg.com resumecph.dk Up cyde

Diemme Minimum
Studio Stars
upcyde@gmail.com

minimum.dk Info@studiostars.com
upcyde.space
diemme.com
studiostars.com
Goods tep
Mos s Cop enhagen
Vincent

info@mosscopenhagen.com
Shoedes ign marlie@vincentjewellery.com

sales@goodstep.dk

shop.goodstep.se mosscopenhagen.com @shoedesign_copenhagen vincentjewellery.com

No More Bags Baby
mm@footzonehroup.com Vaer Up cycled
Holz weiler

tozias@holzweiler.no
meg@nomorebagsbaby.com
Stiks en
vaerupcycled.com
holzweileroslo.com nomorebagsbaby.com stiksen.com
Vinny’s

Nuni Cop enhagen vinnysthevibe.com

info@nunicopenhagen.com
nunicopenhagen.com

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