Forza Collective Autumn/Winter 2026: Baroque Precision, Modern Softness
By PAGE Editor
Forza Collective welcomed guests to its Autumn/Winter 2026 show during Copenhagen Fashion Week with a collection that felt both assured and celebratory—marking a defining moment for the brand amid the institution’s 20th anniversary. Set within a striking industrial space nearly 200 meters underground, the show unfolded against raw concrete walls illuminated by panoramic light, where a lavender-carpeted rectangular runway softened the severity of the setting.
“It’s been huge since the beginning,” said Kristoffer Guldager Kongshaug, Creative Director of Forza Collective. “The platform we have here—guests invited to Copenhagen Fashion Week, and us speaking to you right now—is a good example. We wouldn’t be here without the institution of Copenhagen Fashion Week.” His words echoed the spirit of the moment: a brand fully aware of its growth and grounded in the community that helped shape it.
The collection itself explored an ongoing interplay between structure and softness. Drawing from the Baroque period of the early 17th to mid-18th centuries, Kongshaug reinterpreted classical proportions and decorative richness through a distinctly modern lens. Baroque techniques met a restrained 1990s minimalism, resulting in silhouettes that balanced drama with clarity—ornate yet controlled, expressive yet wearable. “Today, I would say hopefully it’s the best collection so far,” Kongshaug shared. “I loved the Baroque colors that we worked with.”
Color played a central role throughout the presentation. Deep, expressive tones anchored the collection, while the overall palette reinforced the brand’s evolving visual language. “I think the color palette was really strong,” Kongshaug noted, emphasizing that the collection remains aligned with Forza Collective’s broader commitments. “We keep on track with all the good work that we’re doing already on sustainability, inclusivity, and community.”
As the final looks crossed the lavender runway, the show stood as both a milestone and a statement of intent—Forza Collective confidently advancing its vision while honoring the platform that continues to elevate emerging voices. “Happy 20th anniversary, Copenhagen Fashion Week,” Kongshaug added, closing the moment with gratitude and optimism for what lies ahead.
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