Fashion Nerds

Copenhagen, Denmark

Susanne Rützou

  • Feminine ornament
  • Soft draping
  • Nordic bohemian style

Susanne Rützou trained at Margretheskolen and led the creative development of Bruuns Bazaar before launching her own label in 2000. Her collections became associated with a feminine, bohemian sensibility, using soft materials and ornament within recognisable wardrobe shapes.

Five looks to know

Olive-gold tunic or coat — right-hand look in three-photo composite — Susanne Rützou, Autumn/Winter 2011

Collection selection

Olive-gold tunic or coat — right-hand look in three-photo composite

Autumn/Winter 2011

The source identifies the right-hand runway look as Rützou.

Sacha Maric / Vogue Italia
Printed zip-front jumpsuit — Susanne Rützou, Spring/Summer 2013

Collection selection

Printed zip-front jumpsuit

Rützou Spring/Summer 2013

One of Rützou’s own selected favorites from her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, documented in her ELLE interview.

Rützou, via ELLE Denmark; photographer not identified
Patterned silk shorts — Susanne Rützou, Spring/Summer 2013

Collection selection

Patterned silk shorts

Rützou Spring/Summer 2013

One of Rützou’s own selected favorites from her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, documented in her ELLE interview.

Rützou, via ELLE Denmark; photographer not identified
Black V-neck dress with zip pockets — Susanne Rützou, Spring/Summer 2013

Collection selection

Black V-neck dress with zip pockets

Rützou Spring/Summer 2013

One of Rützou’s own selected favorites from her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, documented in her ELLE interview.

Rützou, via ELLE Denmark; photographer not identified
Printed tie-front shirt — Susanne Rützou, Spring/Summer 2013

Collection selection

Printed tie-front shirt

Rützou Spring/Summer 2013

One of Rützou’s own selected favorites from her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, documented in her ELLE interview.

Rützou, via ELLE Denmark; photographer not identified

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Autumn/Winter 2011

1 piece

About Susanne Rützou

Work across independent fashion and later freelance design reflects a career grounded in fabric, decoration and a carefully considered sense of ease.