Nick Skovgaard
Born 1995 · Age 30
Danish fashion designer and founder of the eponymous womenswear label Nicklas Skovgaard. Self-taught weaver who launched an artisanal, narrative-driven brand rooted in handwoven textiles and theatrical presentations at Copenhagen Fashion Week.
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Born (Thurø / Funen, Denmark)
Born on the island of Funen (grew up in Thurø), Denmark. Sources reference his upbringing in a small coastal town and early exposure to style via his mother.
Met longtime collaborator/muse Anna Ravn Lei
Met Anna Ravn Lei when both moved to Copenhagen; the friendship and creative partnership became central to his studio practice and presentation/production work.
Ran/Contributed to fashion blog ‘My Clothing Blog’ (early internet-era practice)
Active in the blogger era; used blogging as an early creative outlet and contact point with peers who later collaborated.
Studied craft with local seamstress / freelance editorial styling work
Developed practical skills by studying under a local seamstress and working as a freelance editorial stylist—an unstructured period that built technical skills.
Worked in interior design (studio role)
Held a role in the interior design industry prior to pivoting full-time into fashion; this period included a sick leave and eventual career change toward textiles and garments.
Bought a children's loom — discovered weaving
On holiday he found a small children's loom in a thrift shop and began experimenting; later bought a larger loom at auction that catalysed his textile practice.
Taught himself to weave / began making handwoven textiles
Self-taught weaving led to creation of handwoven swatches, bonnets and small garments; this craft became the foundation of his brand aesthetic.
Founded eponymous brand (site states 'Founded in 2020')
Nicklas Skovgaard (brand) established; early work focused on handwoven fabrications combined with industrial/upcycled fabrics.
Brand launch / public debut (media reported 'launched in 2021')
Sources use both 2020 and 2021 to describe the brand's public launch; by this time he was posting garments on Instagram and beginning wholesale conversations.
Produced first season(s) / began running two collections per year
Established a practice of producing two collections a year, combining handwoven one-offs and production-ready pieces.
Early Instagram traction / retail interest
Initial Instagram posts led to growing interest and early buyer outreach—encouraged to formalize into a label and begin wholesale.
Spring/Summer 2023 performance-based presentation (Britt Liberg performance)
A performance-based SS23 presentation featured dancer Britt Liberg dressing herself in looks while moving through the space—garnered strong attention.
Copenhagen Fashion Week runway debut (announced/anticipated)
Multiple outlets referenced his anticipated CPHFW runway debut in 2023 and/or a first official show on the schedule; performance and theatrical staging are key to his shows.
Reached at least six collections by mid/late 2023
Press imagery and coverage refer to his sixth collection being produced and presented; indicates prolific seasonal output since launch.
Alexa Chung wore Nicklas Skovgaard pieces (via stylist Harry Lambert)
Stylist Harry Lambert requested looks for Alexa Chung for Vogue World London; Alexa was photographed in a feathered crop top and micro shorts by Skovgaard, elevating profile.
Selected for CPHFW New Talent programme (SS23 support)
Was selected as part of Copenhagen Fashion Week's New Talent programme for SS23, providing official support for multiple outings.
Vogue Runway feature (profile ahead of CPHFW debut)
Profiled by Vogue Runway (Aug 3, 2023) ahead of his Copenhagen Fashion Week debut; described his discovery of a loom and rise to ready-to-wear.
Vogue UK profile / designer interview published
In-depth interview with Vogue UK (Dec 10, 2023) exploring his upbringing, influences, and the craft-led beginnings of the label.
Consulted for Ganni on dresses for its Paris debut (SS25 collaboration/consultancy)
Told Vogue Business he consulted on some dresses for Danish megabrand Ganni's Paris debut — experience used to learn how larger brands build collections across categories.
Guest on ODDA Conversations podcast (Conversation 075)
Featured on ODDA Conversations (Apr 8, 2024) discussing the brand's origins, weaving practice, inspirations (including Madonna), and personal creative journey.
Revenue milestone: 'low six figures' and annual doubling
Vogue Business reported the brand's revenues remained 'in the low six figures' and that the business had doubled every year since launch.
Decision to scale carefully and focus on long-term retail partnerships
Public statements indicate a deliberate, cautious approach to taking on new retailers to avoid production and cash-flow problems; emphasis on long-term relationships and product quality.
Exploring accessories category (shoes & bags potential)
Has signalled intent to explore accessories and footwear as retail demands grow; Ecco collaboration provides testing ground without heavy development cost.
Collaboration with Ecco for AW25 show (shoe redesign for runway)
Announced collaboration with Danish footwear brand Ecco to redesign core styles for his AW25 show; pieces may remain show-only but allow exploration of accessories.
Brand stocked by nine international stores (retail milestone)
By early 2025 the brand was stocked by nine stores, including Ssense, Dover Street Market Paris, Mr Larkin (Copenhagen), Absolutely Fabrics (Toronto), The Menu (Antwerp), Maimoun and Café Forgot (New York).
Expanded show concepts / return to runway with more dramatic language
For AW25 he prepared a new, more dramatic show concept (Vogue Business) while maintaining his brand's performance and narrative-led DNA.
Vogue Business feature: returns to runway for AW25; brand scaling
Vogue Business (Jan 28, 2025) profiled his return to the runway for AW25, discussed growth strategy, cautious wholesale approach, and evolving design language.
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