From the soaring architecture of Copenhagen’s DR Koncerthuset to the vision of a net-positive fashion future, the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2025 was more than a conference—it was a convergence of purpose, progress, and poise. And at its heart stood Queen Mary of Denmark, whose enduring patronage and active participation once again underscored her global reputation as fashion’s most dedicated royal advocate for sustainability.
Held from June 3 to 5, this year’s summit welcomed over 1,000 global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to the Danish capital, with a theme that was both provocative and poignant: “Barriers and Bridges.” The summit sought to transform obstacles—regulatory, environmental, and social—into powerful catalysts for a sustainable, ethical fashion system.
Royal Patronage Meets Global Purpose
Her Majesty’s presence on June 4—the Summit’s core opening day—carried both symbolic and strategic weight. As Patron of the Global Fashion Agenda since 2009, Queen Mary has consistently brought visibility and integrity to the organization’s mission of advancing sustainability in fashion. Dressed in a Mark Kenly Domino Tan tailored suit, cinched with a Zimmermann belt, paired with Gianvito Rossi pumps, Dulong Fine Jewelry Delphis earrings, and the Ole Lynggaard Leaves ring, Queen Mary exemplified Danish elegance and modern environmental mindfulness.
But her appearance was far more than sartorial. She engaged meaningfully with innovators at the Innovation Forum, where pioneering companies showcased bio-based Lycra, sustainable silk, and cutting-edge textile recycling solutions. The Queen’s interaction was deliberate and insightful—proof of her keen understanding of fashion’s urgent transformation agenda.
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A Platform for Global Change
Organized by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), the 2025 edition extended its reach beyond the DR Koncerthuset to cultural venues like the Danish Architecture Center and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. The event opened with press conferences and private leadership roundtables on June 3, while the Summit’s main days—June 4–5—delivered more than 89 speakers across three stages. From Indigenous activists like Zaya Guarani to executives from Kering, RE&UP, Gucci, and members of the European Commission, voices echoed around climate justice, circular design, regenerative practices, and legislative readiness. With program tracks built around five forces—Innovation, Capital, Courage, Incentives, and Regulation—the Summit positioned itself as a blueprint for reshaping the industry’s business models in harmony with environmental imperatives.
A Queen’s Legacy for Fashion’s Future
Queen Mary’s presence wasn’t just appreciated—it was essential. Her voice, influence, and continued support of the Global Fashion Agenda lend royal gravity to the industry’s most urgent transition. Where others bring rhetoric, she brings resonance. Where others signal intent, she signals action. As Denmark prepares to assume the EU Council Presidency on July 1, 2025, her advocacy feels all the more timely. Fashion, after all, is not just about what we wear—it’s about the world we shape. And Queen Mary, with timeless grace and modern conviction, is helping shape a fashion future we can all believe in.
What Queen Mary wore at the 2025 Global Fashion Summit
- Mark Kenly Domino Tan tailored suit – Repeat – Debuted in April 2025- (Thanks to UFONoMore for all the ids)
- Zimmermann belt – Repeat – Debuted in August 2024
- Dulong Fine Jewelry Delphis earrings – Repeat – Debuted in December 2019
- Ole Lynggaard Leaves ring – Repeat – Debuted in January 2015
- Gianvito Rossi pumps – Repeat – Debuted in June 2017