Embarking on a sartorial sojourn through the labyrinths of love and the camaraderie of creative collusion, Baum und Pferdgarten unfurled their F/W24 anthology—an ode to ‘Love und Friendship since 1999’—at the pulsating heart of Copenhagen Fashion Week. The collection is not just a sumptuous feast for the eyes but a testament to a 25-year voyage steered by Creative Directors Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave. Their friendship and partnership, the collection’s bedrock, have fostered an era of aesthetic alchemy.
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“We are blessed beyond measure, woven together through creativity, each day is a new page in our shared narrative. Our collection is a tribute to the bliss of companionship that is the cornerstone of Baum und Pferdgarten,” shared the design-duo doyennes.
Tailored by their collective vision, the F/W24 roster is where tailored classicism waltzes with zestful whimsy, a sartorial yin-yang that epitomizes their creative evolution. Each garment is a canvas, narrating Rikke and Helle’s individualistic design dialects, yet harmoniously choreographed—Baum und Pferdgarten’s trademark.
With a stroke of the designer’s paintbrush, traditional attire gets reimagined—shirts come to life, bespeckled with glimmering motifs; a syncopation of light with every gesture. The collection boldly leaps forward, with Baum und Pferdgarten’s genetic prints morphing into spectacular new territories; the zebra and their iconic leopard print, now in twill, dance in a new palette of captivating blues. The collection’s chromatic range—encompassing deep oceanic blues to forest greens, coffee-washed browns to sophisticated greys, and blushing pinks—infuses it with an adaptability for any wardrobe.
Variety and contrast are the collection’s cornerstones, where elegance meets eclecticism, echoing the strength of Baum und Pferdgarten’s union. Laces and sequins are reimagined; casual and sporty elements fuse, offering a peek into the future whilst adorned in the present’s outerwear.
In an evocative lineup, longstanding muses and brand-new visages sashayed down the runway—each a vital thread in the fabric of Baum und Pferdgarten’s history. Makeup by M.A.C. Cosmetics Nordics and hairstyling by Oribe played up the uniqueness of each, complementing the collection’s ethos.
A highlight on the ramp, a special “Love und Friendship since 1999” T-shirt—immediately up for grabs post-show—blended commerce with couture. In homage to their heritage, the show also spotlighted an archival piece and handmade jewels by Yours Truly, designed by Peter Jensen, as a salute to their shared past.
Injecting a note of anticipation, a preview of a Baum und Pferdgarten x Etonic footwear collaboration was unveiled, a match set to hit the ground running come August 2024.
Baum und Pferdgarten’s F/W24 doesn’t just celebrate a rich 25-year history; it is a kaleidoscope twirling with love, friendship, and creative flourishes—a collection that stitches together treasured yesterdays and vibrant tomorrows. The whole line will bedeck stores in July 2024, ready to adorn the wardrobes of those who treasure craftsmanship and storytelling.
