Nicklas Skovgaard earns the WESSEL & VETT FASHION PRIZE 2025

The Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize stands as Scandinavia’s most coveted and influential independent award for fashion design. Founded in 2012 by the visionary Wessel & Vett Foundation, the Prize fosters entrepreneurship and groundbreaking creativity. It not only celebrates emerging Danish design talent but also honors the rich legacy of Magasin du Nord, weaving tradition with innovation to shape the future of Danish fashion.

“Being a finalist in 2022 was already a huge honour, and winning the Wessel & Vett Fashion Prize this year feels like a powerful recognition of how much I’ve grown and try to continue growing day by day since then. My journey has always been about reshaping the familiar and rethinking the nostalgic, a process that started in childhood and was inspired by my mother’s way of dressing. Over these years, I’ve embraced slow, organic growth, deepening my creative vision and learning how to combine contrasting materials and stories to express something truly authentic. This prize motivates me to push further, to build a bigger team, and to bring my work to an even broader stage commercially while staying true to the emotional and artisanal values that define my brand. Winning now feels like a confirmation that persistence, honesty, and imagination matter, and it inspires me to continue redefining what Danish fashion can be.”

– Winner, founder of Nicklas Skovgaard

The generous cash prize of DKK 500,000 (approx. €67,000) was awarded to the winner, opening doors to exceptional opportunities for brand growth and development – congratulations to Nicklas!

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