Function and Fantasy: The Spring 2026 Copenhagen Fashion Week Trend Report
Trendwise, there’s overlap with what we’ve seen for the 2026 resort season, in terms of suiting and utility. Summer vibes were evoked by the use of raffia and fringe, as well as the mix of swimwear and ready-to-wear. Duvet dressing, pajama stripes, and boxers evoked the sleep cycle that was so strong at the recent men’s shows. Lace-trimmed lingerie took this out-from-under type of dressing in a more feminine direction, as did white dresses, some leaning into bridal. Wiring and boning was used to create permanently windswept scarves, unexpected volumes, and unexpected shapes.
The sun came out and spirits were high in the Danish capital, yet even in this fairytale city, it was impossible to pretend that all was right in the world, hence Esben Weile Kjær and Anne Sofie Madsen’s rat bag and looks for summer goths.
Drip Dry
People really do swim in Copenhagen’s harbor, but you don’t need to be in Denmark to make a splash by mixing swimwear with ready-to-wear.
Shape Shifters
Using wires, boning, and Alexis Carrington worthy shoulder pads, designers made scarves float in air without wind, and sculpted intriguing shapes around the body.
Tie One On
Layering is a tenet of Scandi style, even in the summer. It can take the form of tying a sweater around your neck or waist, or, as seen in the streets and on the runways, scarf-wrapped skirts.
In Full Swing
Tassels and fringe, ribbons and raw edges added movement and texture to summer dressing.
Getting Leggy With It
On the shorts front, biker shorts cycled into view, as did diaper styles for him and her.
Out From Under
Like circadian rhythms, designers kept duvet dressing, pajama stripes, and boxers, worn as shorts or peeping above waistlines, on repeat.
Summer Goth
While some designers conjured cottage core with Liberty prints and headscarves, others were more interested in leather motos and harder edged looks in shades of black.
Mid-Century Midis
Sylvia Plath proved a below-the-knee skirt needn’t look frumpy. Now designers are revisiting this conservative length.
Just Be Useful
Workhorse wardrobe staples like belt bags, cargos, and water resistant outerwear don’t have to look dull.
Tout de Suit
It’s impossible to imagine a Copenhagen Fashion Week that doesn’t feature some smart tailoring.
Bridal Party
White dresses, some made from upcycled home textiles or with broderie anglaise, were all the rage.
