Cecilie Bahnsen SHORT DRESSES

Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen graduated with a Master of Arts in Womenswear Design from London’s esteemed Royal College of Art and cut her teeth as a print designer for John Galliano before launching her namesake womenswear line in 2015. Handmade in Bahnsen’s native Copenhagen, the label’s technically brilliant ready-to-wear pieces, which are meticulously crafted with uniquely engineered textiles using traditional techniques, such as quilting, patchwork, and appliqué, earned the young designer a nomination for the prestigious 2017 LVMH Prize. Striking a balance between unapologetic femininity and streamlined sophistication, the brand’s collection of intricately embellished poplin dresses, boyish shirts, and sculptural skirts advances a modern reinterpretation of timeless design elements and traditional silhouettes.