“Sculpting Darkness”

Han Kjøbenhavn presents Sculpting Darkness, its Fall/Winter 2022 fashion film

For the fifth consecutive time Han Kjøbenhavn will present at Milan Fashion Week. As for SS22, this season’s presentation will feature exclusively menswear. The womenswear will be presented with a show in February which will represent the brand’s debut in Milan womenswear calendar.

Sculpting Darkness – Han Han Kjøbenhavn FW22

For the FW22 pret-á-porter men’s, the Danish fashion house presents a collection of sharp contrasts; Straight lines and skintight design are elegantly combined with voluminous silhouettes emphasizing the creative direction. Darkness is the source of inspiration behind the collection: “Darkness evokes emotions. And then it is about shaping these emotions into fascinating and interesting objects”, says Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen, Artistic Director of Han Kjøbenhavn.

Faux fur and wrapped leather are the dominating fabrics in the collection, featured by notable 3D designed titanium details directing the garments. The color scale is subtle and kept in dark tones throughout the collection.

Han Kjøbenhavn has been working with Danish photographer and director Casper Sejersen on the digital presentation. Together, they have created Sculpting Darkness, an abstract film noir-inspired short film, that creatively combines roughness and beauty. “It’s dark. It’s an emotion. An emotion being sculpted into objects and beauty through Han Kjøbenhavn’s Fall / Winter 2022 collection”. The short film is paralleled by a series of black-and-white stills, shot by Sejersen.

Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen, creative director of the brand

Brand and Designer Profile

Han Kjøbenhavn is a fashion house and a community of creative nerve, emotions, and innovation. With a clear vision to develop and facilitate modern culture, arts, and the environment around the brand. Han Kjøbenhavn was founded on the streets of Copenhagen in 2008. Encompassing menswear, womenswear and a full accessories line, including eyewear and jewellery, the brands aesthetics is deeply rooted in Danish design culture. Han Kjøbenhavn is built upon creativity, storytelling and craftsmanship, with the ambition of connection with its audience on a deeper emotional level.

The brand believes in connecting with its community and in forging relations with an emotional freedom that is unpolished, honest, and personal in its form. Energy and dynamics derives from contrasts and conflicts, which are important cultural pillars for Han Kjøbenhavn in its mission to provide opportunities to express oneself and to embrace one’s own individuality. The brand is recognised for its playful short films and scenographic fashion shows and has been awarded Cannes Lions, True Awards and numerous Danish design prizes for its creative and visionary work. After showing at the Copenhagen Fashion Week for 10 consecutive years, Han Kjøbenhavn debuted in Paris in 2019, presenting for two seasons, before joining Milan Fashion Week in January 2020. In the course of its development, the brand has launched collaboration projects with brands such as PUMA, Schott and Airtox.

Han Kjøbenhavn’s founder and creative director, Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen, is a Danish installation artist, film director and filmmaker. After graduating Copenhagen School of Arts And Installations Jannik attended the Miami Ad School where he studied Creative Direction for two years before joining Saatchi & Saatchi in New York. Wikkelsø Davidsen worked as a Creative Director in advertising for 12 years earning an international reputation as well as winning the most prestigious awards. His work often portrays social realism and broken human behaviour, often executed embracing contrasts and diversity. As a film director and writer Wikkelsø Davidsen has written over 20 short films and directed 6. His creations have gained international recognition and won both Cannes Lions and the True Awards. Wikkelsø Davidsen has also gained recognition for his design through a number of awards, including the Danish Danish Talent.

All images courtesy of Han Kjobenhavn

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