I Spent a Week in Copenhagen—These 4 Trends Are Coming Home With Me

Scandinavia is the IYKYK location for trend spotting. Copenhagen Fashion Week may not be quite as big as the core four (New York, London, Paris, and Milan), but there are still brands like Stine Goya, Cecilie Bahnsen, and Ganni, who over the last decade have not only put Scandi style on the map, but have influenced the way a generation of women dress.

Traveling from runway show to runway show during the week, one thing I noticed was how interlaced the city's style is with what models are wearing. Some shows embraced quiet luxury with silky, monochromatic ensembles that easily translated for work-to-drinks dressing IRL. Others leaned into the classic, zany Scandi style, mixing colors and prints with abandon, but in a way that still feels easily digestible for the woman wanting to try it out at home. In fact, between shows, it wasn’t unusual to spot a Copenhagen resident on her bike dressed to the nines, though often finished with a pair of flip-flops (they’re all over the city).

I’m already starting my shopping for the trends I want to incorporate into my own wardrobe, long before the Spring 2027 collections hit stores. Here's a look at my wishlist.

Capri Pants

Perhaps because of the city residents' love of biking, pedal pushers are alive and well on the runways in Copenhagen. Cropped silhouettes, in both sleek, sporty fabrications and bold prints, appeared at shows including Opera Sport, Caro Editions, and Taus. While summer is still in full swing, it’s an easy trend to incorporate into your own everyday style, playing with proportion by layering them under a mini dress or oversized tee.

Sheer Layers

Sheer pieces are a choose-your-own-adventure trend, with the possibility to be as undressed or overdressed as you wish to be. On the runways, gauzy dresses and see-through overlayers were a look on their own, but also served as a playful final touch to tailored ensembles. One of my favorite takes on the trend was at Anne Sofie Madsen, where a sheer piece was worn, almost invisibly over a special collaborative tee with Nike. At home, gossamer pieces can add some textural play to a simple everyday look.

Picnic Core

From veggie filled baskets at Skall to bold checkered prints at Nicklas Skovgaard, to garden-worthy overalls, the collections drew inspiration from days spent outside. While cottage-core details were aplenty, the trend extended far beyond your already beloved nap dresses. Channel your inner farmer’s market visitor, and embrace the trend by trying a straw hat or lettuce-filled tote on for size.

Fringe

On the runway, touches of fringe arrived in many forms. Dramatic, floor-sweeping hems playfully dressed up more minimalist designs at staid labels like MKDT Studio, while bold beaded fringe appeared as an act of joy on the colorful runway at Mr. Larkin. Whether your personal style skews more quiet luxury, or you don’t shy away from prints and colors, adding a little fringe still stays true to your aesthetic. While I love fringy pieces with a western vibe, this season, I’m drawn to styles that are a bit dressier and dramatic.