Gestuz
Danish contemporary womenswear label founded in 2008 by Sanne Sehested, known for a rock-and-roll take on Scandinavian design and shown on Copenhagen Fashion Week's official schedule.
- Founded
- 2008
- Founded by
- Sanne Sehested
- Based in
- Denmark
Pictures © Gestuz, from gestuz.com.
Why it is renowned
Gestuz is a Danish womenswear label founded in 2008 by Sanne Sehested.1 It shows on the official Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule and has been screened by the week's sustainability committee.1 In 2024 the American magazine Refinery29 profiled it as a long-standing highlight of the week, known for its leather and denim pieces and its rock-and-roll take on seasonless dressing.2
The story
Sanne Sehested launched Gestuz in 2008, drawing on her own vintage wardrobe and a wish to make clothing that would not go out of style.2 The label pairs Scandinavian design with a rock-and-roll aesthetic inspired by earlier decades.1 Sehested continues as creative director.2 Gestuz is a fixture of Copenhagen Fashion Week and appears on the official schedule through recent seasons.1 The brand introduced a resale platform in Denmark to extend the life of its garments.2
Sources
- Gestuz – Copenhagen Fashion Week. copenhagenfashionweek.com, read 30 September 2026.
- How Scandi Brand Gestuz Remains A Copenhagen Fashion Week Highlight. refinery29.com, read 30 September 2026.
Last checked 30 September 2026, against the maker's own pages.