COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- About 250 fashion models sashayed designers clothes and accessories on the 1 mile (1.609 km) runway installed on the pedestrian street in the centre of Copenhagen, Strøget, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week - setting the new world record for the Longest Catwalk.
The previous Guinness World Record for the Longest catwalk was 1,320.45 m (4,332 ft 2 in), set at the Centro de las Artes Centenario in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
The famous pedestrian street "Stroget" in the center of Copenhagen was transformed into one long glamorous runway where 250 models walked 1 mile (1.609 km) and presented the best of Scandinavian fashion this fall.
With Danish model Helena Christensen starting things off, the models strutted on a giant pink carpet, presenting the collections of Scandinavia's top fashion labels.
"Copenhagen fashion week and the world's greatest catwalk bring fashion on the street, and bring unique opportunities to Denmark fashion businesses," said Brian Mikkelsen, the Danish minister of economic and business affairs.
100,000 spectators lined the streets to look at the beautiful people showcasing the latest in cutting-edge Scandanavian fashion.
High heels and heavy rain presented a potential occupational hazard but the models struck a pose like there was nothing to it, strutting their stuff without taking a tumble.
Most of the participants were professionals, although a number of amateurs took part after being spotted on the street or on the social networking site Facebook.
Copenhagen Fashion Week has during the past few years developed into a large and renowned event with an international scope, and it attracts more than 50,000 buyers, designers and global press.
Large parts of Copenhagen are transformed into a fashion Mecca of shows, exhibitions, concerts, trend shows and parties.
And the "fashion for the people" concept also reflects Danish fashion. It is becoming worldwide renowned for its unique angle on design, innovation and aesthetics and a modern approach to functionality. The clothes are wearable and affordable - often referred to as "democratic fashion."
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The previous Guinness World Record for the Longest catwalk was 1,320.45 m (4,332 ft 2 in), set at the Centro de las Artes Centenario in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
The famous pedestrian street "Stroget" in the center of Copenhagen was transformed into one long glamorous runway where 250 models walked 1 mile (1.609 km) and presented the best of Scandinavian fashion this fall.
With Danish model Helena Christensen starting things off, the models strutted on a giant pink carpet, presenting the collections of Scandinavia's top fashion labels.
"Copenhagen fashion week and the world's greatest catwalk bring fashion on the street, and bring unique opportunities to Denmark fashion businesses," said Brian Mikkelsen, the Danish minister of economic and business affairs.
100,000 spectators lined the streets to look at the beautiful people showcasing the latest in cutting-edge Scandanavian fashion.
High heels and heavy rain presented a potential occupational hazard but the models struck a pose like there was nothing to it, strutting their stuff without taking a tumble.
Most of the participants were professionals, although a number of amateurs took part after being spotted on the street or on the social networking site Facebook.
Copenhagen Fashion Week has during the past few years developed into a large and renowned event with an international scope, and it attracts more than 50,000 buyers, designers and global press.
Large parts of Copenhagen are transformed into a fashion Mecca of shows, exhibitions, concerts, trend shows and parties.
And the "fashion for the people" concept also reflects Danish fashion. It is becoming worldwide renowned for its unique angle on design, innovation and aesthetics and a modern approach to functionality. The clothes are wearable and affordable - often referred to as "democratic fashion."
