14 October 2026International edition
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14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Han Kjøbenhavn

Denmark

Han Kjøbenhavn is a Copenhagen fashion brand founded in 2008 by Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen. It started as an eyewear line and expanded into menswear, womenswear, jewellery and accessories.

Facts
Founded2008
FounderJannik Wikkelsø Davidsen
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Ownership modelNon-voting shares open to followers since 2023
Websitehankjobenhavn.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
MenswearWomenswearEyewearJewelleryAccessories
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerceWholesale

What is Han Kjøbenhavn?

Han Kjøbenhavn is a fashion brand headquartered in Copenhagen. It was founded in 2008 by Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen, launched as an eyewear line and later expanded into apparel.

History

Milestones recorded for the brand include:

  • 2012 to 2013: its AW Collection 2012 fashion film won a bronze lion at the Cannes Lions festival
  • 2013: first US shop opened in New York
  • 2015: first French shop opened in Paris
  • 2022: a London flagship opened on Beak Street, and the label designed Julia Fox's Oscars dress
  • 2023: it bought out its investors and introduced a democratised ownership model, letting followers buy small amounts of non-voting shares

Its first flagship was at Pilestraede 30 in central Copenhagen. Complex named it one of the 15 best Scandinavian menswear brands in 2013, and GQ listed it among eight must-know Scandinavian menswear brands in 2014.

Products and positioning

The range covers menswear, womenswear, eyewear, jewellery and accessories.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Han Kjøbenhavn?

Han Kjøbenhavn was founded in 2008 by Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen.

What does Han Kjøbenhavn sell?

Han Kjøbenhavn sells menswear, womenswear, eyewear, jewellery and accessories. It began as an eyewear brand.

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