We’ve been following the brand for quite some time, so we were really happy to
attend the Fall/Winter '26 collection presentation. Compared to a runway show,
a presentation gives more time to look closely at each outfit. The venue was a
living room filled with vintage velvet furniture and amazing sculptures. The
models stood on pedestals or relaxed on the furniture, which made the
atmosphere feel more personal and intimate. It also allowed for conversations
about the collection and gave everything a slower, more thoughtful pace, just
like the designers wanted.
Bonnetje is a Copenhagen-based brand that cuts up old suits and reassembles
the pieces into new silhouettes. Head designers designers are Anna Myntekær
and Yoko Maja Hansen and Bonnetje is part of the Copenhagen Fashionweek New
Talent Programme. Bonnetje's "Cadavre Exquis" Fall/Winter '26 collection focused on the creative
process. The brand continues to explore the classic men’s suit by taking it
apart and reassembling it in unexpected ways. Using deconstructed vintage
clothing and upcycled accessories, the collection explored ideas of dialogue,
intuition, and experimentation. Sleeves, lapels, collars, and buttons are
placed where you wouldn’t normally see them. They became bodysuits, and
reconstructed leather pieces were reworked, where small functional objects
were turned into playful, kitschy details. Where last season's show felt more
wearable, this collection takes a more conceptual direction. With a
focus on bold, technical showpieces that highlight the designers'
craftsmanship, influenced by their experience at
Cecilie Bahnsen
and
Maison Margiela.
We were immediately drawn to the shoes, due to the sound they made when the
models walked, decorated with vintage keychains. When we asked the designers
about it, they told us it was filled with pictures from old magazines they
used to read when they were young. These, along with the white pumps with fox
tails, were amazing. Our favorite look was the dress made from layered white
tank tops, inspired by the repeated elements in the work of
René Magritte
and
Max Ernst. Another standout is a white dress made entirely from shirt cuffs, which
fits closely to the model's body.
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