Can Upcycled Denim from Copenhagen Make a $420 Jacket Worth It?

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Copenhagen Fashion Summit reveals new collection using ocean-bound polyester and post-consumer cotton, priced from $380 to $420

Upcycled Denim Jackets Launch at Copenhagen Fashion Summit

The Copenhagen Fashion Summit announced the release of its 2025 Upcycled Collection on December 5, 2025, featuring 14 denim jackets priced between $380 and $420. The collection uses post-consumer cotton and ocean-bound polyester, sourced from textile waste in Baltic Sea regions. All jackets are handmade in Copenhagen’s certified zero-waste workshop, with production limited to 200 units per style. One model, the H-07 jacket, uses 1.8 kilograms of recycled denim per piece and features a double-layered waistband made from repurposed leather offcuts. It is available in three colorways—storm gray, deep indigo, and charcoal—each dyed using natural plant-based pigments. The jacket ships December 15, 2025, and is available exclusively via the summit’s online store. According to the summit’s sustainability lead, Lena Møller, the H-07 jacket was designed to replace a conventional $190 denim jacket that uses 2.3 kilograms of virgin cotton. “We’re not claiming to make luxury goods. We’re proving that waste doesn’t have to be discarded. This jacket uses 60% less water and 40% less energy than a standard pair,” Møller said in a statement released on December 4, 2025.

“We’re not claiming to make luxury goods. We’re proving that waste doesn’t have to be discarded. This jacket uses 60% less water and 40% less energy than a standard pair,” Møller said in a statement released on December 4, 2025.

Gucci’s 2025 Spring Collection Debuts with 47 Looks

Gucci released its Spring 2025 collection on December 2, 2025, during a private viewing in Milan. The collection includes 47 looks, with prices ranging from $1,150 for a silk-cotton shirt to $8,700 for a hand-embroidered wool coat. The collection was presented in a digital format via the brand’s new app, which launched on November 30, 2025. Among the standout items is the R-120 trench coat, made from 100% recycled wool and lined with organic silk. It retails for $6,200 and is available in black, moss green, and bone white. The coat is sized from XS to XL and ships in February 2026. Gucci’s digital presentation included a 3D model viewer that allows users to inspect fabric texture and stitching at 100% zoom. According to a company statement released on December 2, 2025, Gucci has committed to using 100% recycled or bio-based materials in all new collections by 2027. The statement cited a 2024 internal audit showing that 68% of Gucci’s materials were already recycled or bio-based.

“We wanted to create a sandal that feels light but holds up. This one uses leftover materials from our past spring lines. It’s not perfect, but it’s honest,” said Jacquemus founder Simon Porte.

Nike x Jacquemus Collaboration Launches in December 2025

Nike and Jacquemus announced a collaborative footwear and apparel line on December 1, 2025, with a full rollout beginning December 10, 2025. The collection includes 12 items: six footwear styles and six apparel pieces. All items are made using recycled rubber, recycled polyester, and low-impact dyes. The most notable item is the S-210 Sandal, a lightweight, strap-based sandal made from 92% recycled rubber and 8% plant-based resin. It retails for $190 and is available in three sizes (US 5–10) and two colorways: sunflower yellow and deep slate. The sandal ships on December 12, 2025, and is sold via Nike’s website and select Jacquemus boutiques. “We wanted to create a sandal that feels light but holds up,” said Jacquemus founder Simon Porte in a press release dated December 1, 2025. “This one uses leftover materials from our past spring lines. It’s not perfect, but it’s honest.”

“We’re not promising perfection. We’re testing whether on-demand, fabric-reuse models can work at scale. This is a real experiment, not a marketing campaign,” said Prada’s head of sustainability, Elena Rossi.

Prada’s New Zero-Waste Initiative Launches in January 2026

Prada announced on December 6, 2025, that it will begin a new zero-waste production pilot at its Milan atelier in January 2026. The pilot will focus on the 2026 Spring collection, with 150 garments manufactured using only leftover fabric from past seasons. All garments will be made on-demand and sold exclusively through the Prada app. The first item in the pilot is the P-090 Blouse, priced at $1,250. It uses 1.3 kilograms of leftover silk from the 2024 collection and is available in three colors: bone white, forest green, and charcoal. The blouse ships in February 2026 and is sized XS to XL. Prada says the project will reduce textile waste by 41% compared to its 2024 production baseline. “We’re not promising perfection,” said Prada’s head of sustainability, Elena Rossi, in a statement released on December 6, 2025. “We’re testing whether on-demand, fabric-reuse models can work at scale. This is a real experiment, not a marketing campaign.”

London Fashion Week 2026 Preview: Pre-Show Announcements

London Fashion Week (LFW) confirmed on December 3, 2025, that the 2026 edition will take place from February 14 to 18, 2026. The event will feature 32 designers, including five new names: Zara Hadi (London), Kaito Tanaka (Tokyo), and three emerging UK-based designers. All shows will be streamed live via the LFW app, which launched on November 20, 2025. Among the announced participants is the British brand Reclaim Design, which will present its first full runway collection on February 16, 2026. The collection, titled *Reclaim 2026*, features 21 pieces made entirely from post-consumer textiles. The brand’s founder, Mira Chen, said in a press release that all items were constructed using a closed-loop pattern system that reduces fabric waste by 70%. “We’re not asking people to buy more,” Chen said in a statement. “We’re asking them to wear what they already have—better.”