On the evening of September 19, fashion brand Kokoknit brought a collection centered on intricate handcrafted knitting and crochet techniques to the MuseumsQuartier runway. The combination of crocheted knitwear swimwear, sheer evening gowns, and warm fur coats offered a fresh perspective on traditional textile materials.
Pre-conclusion prime time
The schedule for the final day of the Austrian capital’s fashion week featured the 7:00 p.m. time slot as one of the evening’s notable highlights, with Kokoknit and Grünschnabel & Gänseblümchen making their joint appearance. Coming immediately after Elke Freytag’s presentation, the runway served as an important transition before giving way to Kiki Korsett, which opened the closing gala sequence on the evening of September 19.
The event attracted a large audience, textile and garment industry professionals, and international photographers, who filled both sides of the venue. Kokoknit has long established its identity through meticulous knitwear experimentation, bringing traditional craftsmanship into harmony with the flow of contemporary fashion.
The runway area stood out with a backdrop featuring the brand’s iconic interwoven ball-of-yarn logo, complemented by warm violet lighting. This staging created an elegant setting that highlighted the intricate mesh structures, textured yarn patterns, and delicate knotting details featured throughout the collection.
Rich craftsmanship created through intricate mesh and crocheted patterns
Throughout the presentation, Kokoknit demonstrated its mastery of handcrafted knitting techniques through a diverse range of silhouettes spanning everyday wear to eveningwear. The show opened with striking long, knitted spaghetti-strap dresses featuring shimmering metallic threads, along with softly flared mesh skirts paired with matching halter tops. Each row of stitches was precisely calculated to create natural elasticity that moved seamlessly with the models’ strides.
The fashion house surprised audiences by bringing a sky-blue crocheted bikini featuring intricate patterns to the runway, layered beneath a lace cape with flared sleeves and paired with an oversized woven-yarn handbag. The design demonstrated the versatile potential of knitwear in summer fashion, moving beyond its conventional association with cold-weather clothing.
In addition, pristine white short-sleeved knit dresses paired with sheer mesh capes, pink crocheted lace dresses adorned with three-dimensional floral details around the waist, and moss-green jumpsuits featuring diamond-shaped woven patterns were unveiled in succession. Every small detail, from lace-knit headscarves to mini woven-yarn handbags, reflected the meticulous craftsmanship of the atelier.
Impeccable material blend with an elegant coating
The second half of the show brought a warm festive atmosphere as the fashion house combined yarn with premium faux fur. One standout look featured a short metallic-thread knitted dress paired with a luxurious long beige shaggy fur coat, complemented by a charming small round fur handbag.
The designer also introduced fitted lilac knit dresses paired with matching cropped capes, styled with knee-high leather boots featuring abstract black-and-white patterns and coordinating knitted berets. A gray silk ensemble paired with a black open-knit cardigan trimmed with a white collar offered an elegant option for women attending evening events.
The collection’s color palette shifted fluidly from neutral shades such as white, beige, and black to bolder tones including blue, lotus pink, and deep purple. The interplay between airy open-mesh knitting and the substantial texture of thicker yarn created distinctive structural contrasts throughout the collection.
A well-deserved applause
Concluding the presentation, a representative of Kokoknit stepped onto the runway to enthusiastic applause from the audience. Dressed in a sharply tailored white suit paired with a sparkling sequin-embellished top, she smiled as she held hands with the two lead models and walked forward to greet the audience.
The resounding applause from the audience affirmed the warm reception from fashion enthusiasts for the brand’s distinctive knitwear and crochet creations. The presentation demonstrated Kokoknit’s creative ability to modernize yarn and knitwear into highly aesthetic fashion pieces.
Kokoknit’s appearance at the 7:00 p.m. time slot on September 19 contributed to one of the most memorable highlights of the closing day. The success of the presentation further strengthened the brand’s position within the contemporary European ready-to-wear fashion landscape.
Vũ Minh Hằng
