Charlotte Eskildsen Shares a Glimpse of Danish DNA With The Garment A/W 2023 Collection
On Wednesday morning, The Garment welcomed its fashion crowd into the industrial Fabrikken for Kunst and Design factory of Copenhagen. Giant silvery spheres framed a softly hued backdrop, setting the theme straight for the collection: an icy yet utterly hygge Danish universe.
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One after another, models took the runway wearing layers upon layers of gray. Midi-skirts covered straight-cut pant suits and loose jackets complimented fluffy knits. Most garments were accentuated with blossom elements, set to represent frozen flowers and snowflakes; a touch to show appreciation for a cold season often disliked by most. Along with gray tones, The Garment complemented its collection with lavender silk dresses and eggshell suits — offering an impeccable and minimalist aesthetic ready to envelop anyone throughout winter.
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Backstage, co-founder Charlotte Eskildsen shared why it was so important to translate Danish DNA through its garments: “Years ago, we used to have very set seasons but now in winter, the weather is just a mix of dirty snow, frozen flowers, and lots of grays. So we used that as inspiration for the collection. We wanted to make each look quite effortless, but also cozy enough that you’d want to curl up in it, especially when the weather gets gloomy, which is all the time.”
Here pictured, Sophia Roe and Charlotte Eskildsen. Courtesy of The Garment
Since Sophia Roe and Charlotte Eskildsen joined forces in 2020, they used their age difference as an asset to create the ultimate Danish aesthetic. The Garment woman is one who layers without the need to overstyle while letting the softness of each season drive her looks.
But as a love of seasons also means respect for nature, The Garment takes sustainability to heart. “We source our materials sustainably and we’re glad to see that the process is getting easier as the years go by. It wasn’t like that 20 years ago when I started in fashion,” explains Eskildsen. “One challenge we did encounter for this collection, however, was with silver. We just couldn’t find a sustainable way to integrate it into the clothes, so we scrapped some of our ideas and used different materials. Like our beanies for example. They are hand crocheted in Denmark with silver-like filaments.”
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With The Garment, it’s the little things that matter. Just like Danes love to enjoy the present moment through hygge, Roe and Eskildsen make the best of their quiet time to idealize their designs: “We both travel a lot but we also love to be at peace at home, in a calm environment, eating pasta, and discussing fashion. Ultimately, that’s what we wanted to embody with this collection.” And The Garment did so successfully; because perhaps all we really need in winter is comfortable layers, soft tones, and some pasta.
