FP’s Guide To Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Best Street Style Trends

Every August, Copenhagen Fashion Week is splashed across our social media feeds (and our saved folders) with looks that are playful yet somehow completely put-together. This year, as always, the Scandi girls showed up with their signature mix of minimalism-meets-maximalism that looks fashion-forward and still so effortless. But while the usual trends out of Denmark consist of statement pieces that elicit a “wait, can I actually pull that off?,” this season, there were plenty of wearable trends to be found both on the runway and off it. From unexpected colour combos and lace on lace, to modern takes on Y2K classics, find our seven favourite trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week below:

Romantic trimmings are coming for your wardrobe if CPHFW is anything to go by. Take your cues from the runways and the glamorous front row by swapping all-over lace for considered details. Less see-through but still delicate, this trend evokes a kind of nostalgic feminine romance while also feeling incredibly intentional. We’re looking at lace-trimmed dresses and camisoles styled with well-cut tailoring to strike the right balance. Elsewhere, lace belts and bandanas make for a subtle way into the trend.

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Bright colours are usually synonymous with Scandi style, and this season, it’s been all about pink hues–from soft cherry blossom and strawberry sorbet to more striking fuchsia and ruby. On the runway, Caro Edition and Paolina Russo worked bright pink into satin capris and knitted minis, while Skall Studio used lighter pink across soft duster jackets. The streets, meanwhile, were awash with pops of pink–a pink bomber jacket with khaki cargos, pink balloon trousers styled with a halterneck tank or perhaps a pink cami layered over a long-sleeve tee. Alternatively, mix and match the bold palette for a fresh and flirty look as we head into dreary autumn.

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If you’ve been hesitantly eyeing gauzy sheer pieces season after season, then the street style set at Copenhagen finally has a wearable way to include those pieces in your rotation. The key to wearing the trend without leaning into naked dressing lies in playing with volume and layers. Think flowing sheer tops and ruffled see-through boho blouses, as seen on The Garment’s catwalk, diaphanous midis with lace layers like over at Collina Strada, or sheer slips worn with jeans for off-duty flavour.

Volume is a style keyword for 2026, with statement balloon silhouettes taking over skirts, trousers and jeans alike. Oversized shapes look universally flattering while also being comfortable for the last of the heatwaves, and primed for layering as we head into autumn/winter. Balloon trousers are an obvious choice as seen at By Malene Birger and Renè, ideal for adding a holiday state-of-mind to any look, but especially great to be styled with sleek tops and button-downs. Balloon skirts have also entered the mix this season, blown up for movement, and the easiest way to make a statement, whether styled with flip flops or boots.

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Now that we’ve got autumn/winter on the horizon, we’re naturally loving layers once again, except it’s infused with a bit more chaos. We’re talking dresses over jeans, sure, but also layered tops, jackets and skirts over bloomers as seen at Baum und Pferdgarten, ruffled mini skirts over tailoring like at Opérasport, and practically any cohesive combination you could dream up. Clashing colours, mixing textures, everything goes this season, so long as you invest in pieces with personality and wear it all with confidence.

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For minimalist dressers who appreciate pared back outfits but aren't afraid to experiment with a little colour, Copenhagen’s It girls provided the perfect blueprint: just add a fun bag. Ideal for making a statement without over-the-top styling, the bags at CPHFW came in all manner of bright colours. Whether you’re partial to a functional capacious tote or after a smaller bucket bag or beaded clutch, the only rule to follow this season is opting for a flamboyant colour. A few bag charms will add to the dopamine-boosting trend. In leather, suede or straw, we’re striking the perfect balance between versatile and playful with these cheerful bags.

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A trending piece for a few seasons now, military-style jackets continued their takeover of Copenhagen streets this season, transforming the city into a My Chemical Romance fan club. Reminiscent of Kate Moss circa 2005, these Napoleonic jackets with mandarin collars and embroidered braiding across the placket have become the default cool girl outerwear of choice. But far from Y2K styling, we’re now seeing sleeveless and denim iterations that feel more relaxed, worn with bloomers, checked trousers, slip dresses and even flowing maxis – all the regency revival attitude of the goth staple, but with a fresh everyday approach.

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