The Garment Fall 2025: A Masterclass in Scandinavian Minimalism
At Copenhagen Fashion Week, The Garment once again delivered a lesson in understated elegance—this time with a nod to both the familiar and the faraway. Designer Charlotte Eskildsen has long championed a minimalist approach, and her latest collection leaned even further into that ethos. Held at Nicolai Kunsthal, a transformed church with soaring white walls, the presentation felt like a curated gallery of timeless essentials.
Eskildsen’s inspiration? Mid-century furniture and the iconic Chandigarh Capitol Complex by Le Corbusier. But rather than translating architectural elements too literally, she distilled their essence into a refined, pared-down wardrobe. The result was an offering of pieces that felt like an extension of how modern women truly dress—effortless, sleek, and quietly luxurious.
Tailoring remained a focal point, with menswear-inspired cuts softened by Eskildsen’s signature restraint. White trousers anchored looks that mixed rust and deep navy, while miniskirts—styled with a structured puffer or as part of a polished suit—spoke to the sartorial codes seen on the streets of Copenhagen. Standout moments emerged when Eskildsen embraced texture: a sumptuous velvet ensemble, a faux-fur floor-length sheath, and the show’s final look—a voluminous white wedding dress that felt at once classic and contemporary.
Hats also made a memorable statement, not as trend-driven accessories but as a tribute to Eskildsen’s milliner grandmother—an intimate touch in a collection that was otherwise all about clarity and control. While The Garment didn’t push boundaries, it reaffirmed the power of quiet luxury. With this collection, Eskildsen proves that sometimes, the simplest pieces make the loudest impact.
