Danish Fashion: Stine Goya

Much to the detriment of my university work and sleep, lately I have become obsessed with two excellent Danish dramas, The Killing and Borgen.  Recently commissioned by BBC4, the dramas feature excellent acting, gripping storylines and engaging female lead characters. And, they have received huge audiences in the UK and abroad. After browsing through pictures of Copenhagen’s Fashion Week, held at the beginning of February, it soon became apparent that television is not the only creative industry in which the Danes are excelling.  In addition to familiar Danish labels such as Stine Ladefoged and Henrik Vibskov, I discovered Stine Goya, her brilliant new AW 12 collection and its structured, daring designs.

In a dark colour palette accentuated by hues of bright yellow, the collection showed an extensive range of separates, from charcoal architectural jackets to simultaneously lux and grungy velvet skirts.  Stine’s label is recognised for its wearable designs with unique prints and special details, and this new outing adhered to this signature style.  A grey geometric print was shown on minimal wrap dresses alongside gold embroidery on knitwear. Silk wide-legged trousers and loose silhouettes were complimented by tough, leather jackets to create relaxed but edgy garments.   

Prior to establishing her eponymous label in 2006, Stine completed a degree in fashion and print design at Central St. Martins and worked as the editor of Danish fashion magazine, Cover. Aiming to influence the direction of Scandinavian fashion, Stine’s designs are widely appreciated and renowned in Denmark, where she has gained numerous awards. 

A report from TellusFashion on Copenhagen’s Fashion Week can be read here.  More information about Stine Goya can be found at www.stinegoya.com.

(Images courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week)