The recently concluded Copenhagen Fashion Week had a less than stellar number of audiences as compared to the previous years. The outcome did not surprise most of the organizers due to the fact that it is already expected due to the global financial crisis.

The three major shows held during the week reported declines in visitors. The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair held at Bella Center reported the biggest drop at 14.5 percent compared to last year’s figures. Gallery held at the Forum reported a four percent decline while the CPH Visitor has yet to release its figures but organizers have predicted a decline as well.

Peter Fenger Selchau, an organizer for CPH Vision, revealed that there were noticeably fewer visitors to the show as compared to last year. It was even more obvious during the weekend shows, where people have opted to go somewhere else.

Despite the lesser attendance this year, Selchau said that the sales are still positive with a number of companies reporting sold out performance in their lines within the day. He added that the downward trend of attendees in fashion shows was obvious in other Europe-based events such as in Germany.