Madrid’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Copenhagen Fashion Week have announced a significant strategic alliance aimed at deepening creative and professional dialogue between the two European platforms. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for both fashion weeks as they collaborate to present autumn/winter 2026 collections during their respective January and March editions.
Strengthening European Fashion Networks
The collaboration represents the culmination of extensive strategic planning and targeted efforts to bring the two organizations closer together. Currently, Madrid’s team is present at Copenhagen Fashion Week’s 20th anniversary edition, gaining firsthand insights into the Nordic platform’s creative ecosystem and connecting with key international industry players. This reciprocal engagement will continue when Copenhagen’s leadership travels to Madrid in March to deepen dialogue and build a shared vision for European fashion.
Building on Craftsmanship and Sustainability
Valentina Suárez-Zuloaga, creative director of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, emphasized the alliance’s significance, highlighting Madrid’s focus on internationalisation and Spanish craftsmanship excellence. Copenhagen Fashion Week’s CEO, Cecilie Thorsmark, praised the partnership as an opportunity to strengthen global networks and create a more resilient future for the fashion and creative communities.
The agreement is strategically timed, with upcoming August and September editions serving as crucial milestones to consolidate the initiative. Both platforms recognize the importance of international cooperation in navigating the evolving fashion industry landscape. While Madrid emphasizes its commitment to showcasing Spanish craftsmanship, Copenhagen builds on its established reputation for sustainability leadership. Together, these complementary strengths position both fashion weeks to offer distinctive perspectives and drive meaningful conversations within the global fashion community.