Baum und Pferdgarten introduced their Spring Summer 2026 collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 6th, staging the show at Charlottenlund Travbane, Denmark’s oldest operating racetrack. Creative directors Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave drew from their shared childhood experiences around horses, translating equestrian references into a sharp, contemporary collection rooted in their visual language. The racetrack setting emphasized both personal memory and the sport’s structured aesthetic, offering a context that shaped the clothing’s form and surface.
The collection opens with a view from the sidelines, jockeys in motion below, spectators poised above. Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave focused on contrast: uniform and extravagance, control and ease, speed and stillness. Their designs responded to the rhythm of the racetrack while observing the deliberate spectacle of being seen. The energy of competition met the precision of appearance, producing a clear, graphic wardrobe built on visual tension.
Baumgarten and Hestehave referenced jockey uniforms through striped nylon, vivid color-blocking, and sharply tailored pieces. These references gave the collection a directness rooted in function. They paired these elements with additions that shifted the mood: frilled hems on outerwear, dropped-waist dresses in soft fabrics, and gently draped blouses that introduced a different rhythm. The movement in the garments reflected the fluidity of racing, while holding onto the polish of a dress code.
Accessories and detailing helped shape the narrative further. Powder pink tones softened the more graphic pieces. Faux suede bags and rosette accents alluded to equestrian prizes and show traditions. Leopard prints and faux leather added contrast without overpowering the core motifs. Vintage lace sat beside contemporary textures, keeping the tension between past and present consistent throughout. The team balanced references to traditional horse-riding attire with styling choices that remained wearable and fashion-forward.
The choice of Charlottenlund Travbane grounded the presentation in real memory. The racetrack, with its functioning stables and long history, added texture without the need for staging theatrics. The designers, who grew up around horses, used this connection to give the collection a layer of personal meaning. Their upbringing in riding arenas informed the show’s location as well as the silhouettes, accessories, and even casting decisions.
The casting featured familiar names and new faces. Models Anaa Saber, Emma Rosenzweig, Eddie Klint, Bibi Abdulkadir, and Boy Ewald led the show. They walked alongside friends of the house who had appeared in previous presentations. The styling team included M.A.C. Cosmetics Nordics on make-up and Oribe on hair, both of whom delivered clean, contemporary finishes in line with the clothes’ tone. Baum und Pferdgarten also introduced a limited-edition runway T-shirt during the show. Available online and in-store shortly after the presentation, the exclusive piece connects the runway to the public directly, a move that aligns with the label’s recent strategy to make show items immediately accessible.
