In the past two decades, Danish mode (fashion) has made a name for itself on catwalks around the globe. It has got to the point that Copenhagen is now considered one of the major European fashion cities along with Paris, London, Milan, Madrid, and Rome. The leading modetoj (designer fashion) labels can be found in stores all over the world and draped across countless prominent celebrities as they navigate red carpet events. So, just who are some of the leading Danish toj designers?
Malene Birger
One of the most important designers in Denmark, Malene has been dubbed the reigning Queen of Fashion in Copenhagen. In 2011 Kate Middleton, on her Canadian tour with Prince William was seen wearing Malene Birger in Yellowknife.
Label : By Malene Birger – Website: bymalenebirger.com
Jens Laugesen
Born in Denmark in 1967 he has spend a great deal of time in both Paris and London. He has been hailed as London’s answer to Helmut Lang.
Label: //JENS_LAUGESEN – Website: jenslaugesen.com
Elise Gug
Winner of both the 1990 Den Gyldne Knap (Golden Button) and 1997 Det blo Fingerbo (Blue Thimble). Splits her time between Italy and Copenhagen.
Label: Elise Gug – Website: elisegug.com
Margit Brandt
A renowned Danish designer since the 60′s, Margit was knighted by the Queen of Denmark in 2007 for her commitment to Danish Fashion and is now is a knight of the Royal Order of Dennebrog.
Label: Margit Brandt – Website: margitbrandtstore.com
If you’re an individual who’d like to check out some of this year’s most cutting edge toj, or modetoj from these top designers you have but to go online and visit their sites. Alternately you may also consider trying to Google terms like ‘toj online’ or ‘Danish fashion online’ or ‘Online Danish mode’ in order to find many superb websites which offer toj from all the Danish fashion designers working today.
Looking for fashion stores online in Denmark? You can buy a whole outfit or just a t-shirt? Type modetoj into Google to find some of the latest stores in Denmark, it means fashion clothing in danish!