For Spring 2027, Paolina Russo returned to Copenhagen with a collection built around a girl living two very different summer lives. By day, she is at her grandmother’s house, surrounded by floral prints and patchwork quilts; by night, she slips away to the skate park, channeling a more restless, teenage energy. According to the designers, the idea was to follow a character searching for identity through a mix of memory, fantasy, and small-town recollection.
That contrast showed up clearly in the clothes. A neat pea coat came in a muted cargo green but was broken up with clashing floral motifs, while wooden buttons were threaded with rainbow embroidery. The label’s familiar laser-printed denim was updated with geometric patterns inspired by quilting. Accessories carried the same sentimental, playful spirit: childhood Beyblade toys were transformed into bubblegum and acid-green earrings, skateboard wheels became chunky necklaces, and melted plastic cutlery was turned into neon floral details. The brand’s skater-girl belt chains also returned, now decorated with keys and found objects. Footwear came via Ecco, whose Joke shoes were finished with rhinestone laces.
The show itself was designed as a community event. Paolina Russo opened the doors to a large crowd of fans, then welcomed even more people for a second presentation after industry guests had left. The runway was paired with a live battle of the bands featuring singer Grace Ives and Copenhagen band Haloplus+, both tied to the designers’ personal and creative world. Behind the scenes, the brand also marked a sustainability milestone: after adopting Copenhagen as a second home and following the city’s standards, it reached about 77% mono-material garments, above its target. Its lenticular knitwear returned too, appearing in T-shirts, skirts, and capri leggings made from 100% Oekotex-certified cotton.
According to Russo, the collection was as much about belonging as it was about style. The result was a runway that connected nostalgia, youth culture, and technical progress without losing the brand’s playful identity.
Source: vogue.com
