Coster Copenhagen
Coster Copenhagen is a Danish womenswear brand founded in 2012 by designer Pia Coster and her husband Chris Coster. It releases four collections a year plus a permanent range of staples and is sold in around 15 countries.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Pia and Chris Coster |
| Base | North Zealand, Denmark |
| Collections | Four a year, three drops each |
| Website | costercopenhagen.com |
What is Coster Copenhagen?
Coster Copenhagen is a Danish womenswear label founded in 2012 by designer Pia Coster, who had spent years designing for other fashion brands. She started the company from the family's living room, while her husband Chris Coster took over administration. The business is run from an office in North Zealand.
Products and positioning
The brand covers a full women's wardrobe, from trousers and tops to jeans and coats. It releases four collections a year, each split into three colour-coordinated drops, alongside a permanent range of simple staples. Seasonal themes have included lace, botanical prints and long skirts.
- Trousers, tops and jeans
- Coats and outerwear
- Permanent collection of staples
Sourcing
The founders visit producers in Italy, Turkey, Portugal, India and China twice a year to check working conditions themselves rather than relying on a third-party body. The brand mainly uses pure materials to make production more environmentally sustainable.
Distribution
Coster Copenhagen is sold in around 15 countries, primarily through fashion retailers.
Why it matters
The brand is a typical example of the founder-led Scandinavian womenswear labels that combine frequent, colour-coordinated drops for retailers with direct oversight of their supply chains.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Coster Copenhagen?
Coster Copenhagen was founded in 2012 by designer Pia Coster together with her husband Chris Coster.
Where is Coster Copenhagen from?
Coster Copenhagen is a Danish brand run from an office in North Zealand, Denmark.