In the raw embrace of Copenhagen’s urban underbelly, contemporary fashion powerhouse Han Kjøbenhavn has unfurled its new diffusion line within the elusive echelons of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Silence speaks volumes as it traverses the conceptual threshold, capturing the fervent ardour of designer Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen’s storied romance with the football terrains of his youth.
For those immersed in the Han Kjøbenhavn mystique since the genesis in 2008, the unveiling of Silence may awaken a surge of nostalgic echoes. “The time has ripened,” articulate the devotees, as if Jannik himself echoes their silent anticipation. The collection— a gestalt of roots grown deep into the ethos of football, of which Wikkelsø Davidsen admits, “It’s beyond mere play; it’s the pulse and the fervour that encircles it”—returns to the brand’s inaugural dalliance with jersey culture.
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Silence, however, is no mere dalliance into the past; it amalgamates the accessibility of daily wear with the complexity of Han Kjøbenhavn’s distinctive, sculptural lineage. Precision-cut bombers, surreally oversized track pants, and hoodies that envelop with exaggerated sleeves emerge as the protagonists. Wikkelsø Davidsen’s vision manifests, “We’ve sculpted silhouettes, and breathed life into the inanimate to speak a universal dialect,” navigating the avant-garde into the pragmatics of the quotidian. Yet, the collection’s audacity shines in the contrasts— where high-cut thongs and sculpted bodysuits encounter the utilitarianism of chunky boots, a hint to the extremities of our identities.
Silent in name yet eloquent in nature, this offshoot brand consolidates the very essence of Han Kjøbenhavn—acknowledging its origins, yet fervently pushing the envelope. Wikkelsø Davidsen’s unwavering engagement with football—still enraptured by the weekly games and the thrill of being a time-honoured season ticket holder—cements the heartbeat of Silence. It’s a sartorial homecoming, a chronicled passion etched into fabric, a whispered troth to the neon-lit stadiums that perennially inspire.
Founded in Copenhagen in 2008, Han Kjøbenhavn is known for its distinctive design built upon uncompromising creativity, storytelling and craftsmanship. About The vision of Han Kjøbenhavn is to create innovative designs that becomes emotionally inclusive to its audience. Based in Copenhagen and London, Han Kjøbenhavn offers worldwide distribution of a full range of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear as well as accessories.
