By Annabella Nielsen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Textureless fabrics in white and beige swept down the runways of Copenhagen Fashion Week in a celebration of a minimalist Nordic design tradition that is flourishing in a climate of economic uncertainty. The shows – featuring female models lounging on seats reading magazines, or men swaggering in gothic kilts and leather jackets – proclaimed a new Danish style that rejects grandeur for simplicity and irreverence. Growing exports from houses such as Ganni, Acne and Malene Birger together with international acclaim for designers such as Asger Juel Larsen show the growing influence of a pared-back, understated aesthetic. It is not based around high heels and mini skirts,” said buying director Justin O’Shea of Munich-based luxury fashion online store MyTheresa.com.
