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Cecilie Bahnsen: How a Copenhagen Breakout Went Global

The Danish start-up’s ‘everyday couture’ has earned it a spot on the Paris Fashion Week schedule and a strong following in Asia. Now, it’s gearing up for a new phase of growth.
The Danish start-up’s ‘everyday couture’ has earned it a spot on the Paris Fashion Week schedule and a strong following in Asia.
The Danish start-up’s ‘everyday couture’ has earned it a spot on the Paris Fashion Week schedule and a strong following in Asia. (Cecilie Bahnsen)

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This month, our Spotlight shines on Copenhagen-based womenswear designer Cecilie Bahnsen, whose artisanal, girlish womenswear label was a finalist in this year’s LVMH Prize.

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