AIAYU Spring/Summer 2026 at Copenhagen Fashion Week

AIAYU Spring/Summer 2026 / SS26 at Copenhagen Fashion Week

Aiayu SS26 / Spring/Summer 2026 collection is defined by the echoes of time—and by the enduring beauty of pure, natural materials and the artistry of generations that continuously inspire and refine the brand. The collection presents a lighter wardrobe, where decades of traditional craftsmanship and the brand’s ‘materials-first philosophy’ shape each design. Silhouettes are elegant and feminine, with a nod to their lasting love for Japanese vintage and workwear-inspired references. The colour palette mirrors the season’s gentle shift from winter to spring: grounding tones of classic navy and black soften into warm, earthy hues—nuanced beige, dusty khaki green—and, finally, into lighter summer shades of undyed white, blooming lilac, and soft blue accents.

Continue details of Aiayu SS26 / Spring/Summer 2026, The dreamiest summer co-ords appear in shades of white: a flowering jacquard top and skirt that evoke a sense of the Japanese blooming season, perfectly paired with the purest raw, undyed silk—crafted into pyjama-inspired silhouettes that balance the delicacy of silk with a casual appeal. The suit line introduces summer silhouettes in undyed linen, including a matching workwear-inspired vest, an elegant jacket, and signature shorts. No summer wardrobe is complete without the perfect dress, and the linen maxi, defined by its structured seams, falls with a sculptural drape. aiayu’s denim, introduced last season, is the result of time and refinement. Every stage is thoughtfully considered. Building on the signature denim silhouette, this season features a new bermuda-inspired version and paired with a classic denim jacket it’s the perfect head-to-toe denim look.

Knitwear remains essential to their collections. Seasonal and lighter knitwear silhouettes are reimagined in new colours and stripes, alongside delicate eyelet and cable-inspired patterns crafted in undyed sartuul wool. Vests define the silhouette of the season. As a tribute to our female artisans, the hand-knitted designs are adorned with traditional Bolivian pom-poms. The lightweight merino wool line receives a cute update, featuring lace details in opal blue and a soft, nuanced brown. Finally, a new addition joins the knitwear family—light as a cloud, softly defined by its slub-textured finish.

Outerwear is refined for summer—feminine and chic. A Mary Jane-inspired jacket in textured oilskin features rounded collars and a weatherproof finish, while a trench coat-inspired silhouette offers timeless and practical elegance. The pointelle-inspired line introduces two new tones in soft lilac and nuanced beige, alongside a wide range of essential basics. The collection is completed with handcrafted accessories in silk and cashmere, refined with the season’s colour palette and signature patterns. While a new addition: a mini version of aiayu’s signature and beloved hand-knitted Helen—crafted with love in Bolivia.

about aiayu, Copenhagen based aiayu was founded in 2005, by Creative Director Maria Høgh Heilmann, with a love for craftsmanship and natural materials. Rooted in a materials-first philosophy, lifestyle brand aiayu creates timeless wardrobe essentials that transcend seasons. Each piece is meticulously crafted by master artisans, honouring the fibres’ origins and natural resources.

aiayu is deeply committed to using pure, natural fibres and nature’s own colour palette, emphasising best-in-class manufacturing practices and durability—an approach that allows the materials to guide the designs, complementing the brand’s Scandinavian sensitivity. With a deep love for thoughtful sourcing and production in Bolivia, India, Nepal, and Europe, aiayu’s heart is spread across the world—but its home is in Copenhagen, located in the historic former Post and Telegraph building at Indiakaj 2. Currently, aiayu has three stores in Copenhagen and one in Aarhus, and beyond its home market, aiayu is distributed through carefully selected retail partners internationally. Today, aiayu is run by the duo, Founder and Creative Director Maria Høgh Heilmann and CEO Maria Glæsel.