Copenhagen Street Style Is Elite RN—7 Trends I'm Unashamedly Adding to My Wardrobe
Is it me, or does it feel like it was just April, and we were oohing and ahhing over the fall/winter 2025 collections? Well, now it's August, and fashion month has started again, this time for the spring/summer 2026 season. First stop on the calendar? Copenhagen.
Scandi brands from established to emerging, like Skall Studio, Cecilie Bahnsen, and Forza Collective, have been showcasing their collections, stunning us, as they always do, but at the same time, our eyes are focused on street style. After all, Copenhagen's street fashion—whether during fashion week or not—is always top-tier. What sets Copenhagen fashion apart from places like New York, Paris, and London is that fashion people who travel or live there masterfully combine minimalism and maximalism elements in their outfits. Think pops of pastels alongside neutral tones, as well as playful patterns paired with solid-colored wardrobe basics.
As the street-style images from spring/summer 2026 Copenhagen Fashion Week have been trickling in, we've been noting the trends that the style set is wearing. Among the thousands of images, we've narrowed it down to the top 7 trends and aesthetics fashion people are embracing. Without further ado, keep scrolling.
Balloon Pants
Balloon pants made a noticeable appearance on the streets during Copenhagen fashion week—and it makes sense. The silhouette provides the perfect fusion of ease and avant-garde flair, which is similar to Scandi style. Plus, they're having a moment in fashion with insiders wearing voluminous bottoms like genie pants and barrel-leg trousers.
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Free People
The Rundown Balloon Pants
Alaïa
Draped Balloon Pants
Ronny Kobo
Apolo Pleated Linen Pants
Elevated Flip-Flops
Elevated flip-flops have become a common sight on city streets, especially in Copenhagen recently. However, we're not talking about your basic sandals; we're seeing suede styles with grommet accents, kitten heels, and square toes. They bring a welcome sense of ease to outfits and perfectly complement Copenhagen's relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Aside from the designs, their polished feel comes from how they're styled—paired with sophisticated pieces like tailored pants, poplin skirts, and blazer sets, rather than expected bathing suits and cover-ups.
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Open Edit
Tori Kitten Heel Sandals
TOTEME
Croc-Effect Leather Flip Flops
MANGO
Suede Sandals With Eyelet Straps
PROENZA SCHOULER
Cable Leather Flip Flops
Lace Trimming
Pretty, romantic, and chic, lace-trimmed clothing is everywhere during Copenhagen Fashion Week. From tops and dresses to skirts, this textured detail adds visual interest to any outfit. Plus, it's the perfect style to add to your wardrobe right now since it fits in with the trends for the fall 2025 season. The key to pulling off a feminine trend like this without it feeling too cutesy is to balance these pieces with something contrasting, such as a trench coat, sporty jacket, oversize button-down, or relaxed sweater.
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Reformation
Carolina Silk Skirt
Saint Laurent
Layered Lace-Trimmed Jacquard Miniskirt
Oversize Bags
It's so hard to keep up with handbag trends—one day mini bags are in, and the next day oversize styles take over. Right now, though, fashion people in Copenhagen are sharing their thoughts on their preferred silhouette, which is oversize handbags. From furry shoulder bags to briefcase-like designs, extra-large handbags are having a moment. While these big silhouettes might not be the most practical for bike riding, they do allow Scandinavian people to carry all their essentials and more without feeling like they've left anything behind.
Shop the trend:
Massimo Dutti
Nappa Leather Woven Maxi Tote Bag
H&M
Shopper With Pouch Bag
DEMELLIER
+ Net Sustain New York Large Suede Tote
The Row
Bindle Three Bag in Suede
Ballet Flats + Skirts
A classic example of effortless Scandinavian style is pairing ballet flats with skirts. This combination balances comfort, versatility, and timeless appeal. It always looks polished and put-together, yet still allows the wearer to express their personality and unique style by adding different handbags, shoes, tops, or jackets.
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Steve Madden
Pipa Ballet Flats
Gap
Linen-Blend Mini Skort
MANGO
Leather Ballet Flats With Bow
Pastels
Although Scandinavian style emphasizes minimalism, Danish fashion people still incorporate a wide range of colors. This fashion week, instead of bold pops of color, we saw showgoers embrace pastel shades like soft reds, muted greens, and butter yellow. This was evident in head-to-toe looks, such as matching sets, as well as subtle touches like colorful tops styled with neutral skirts. Rather than making the pastels look kitschy, insiders made them appear tasteful by elevating the outfits with expensive-looking accessories like soft clutch bags, layered necklaces, and suede flats.
Shop the trend:
EDIKTED
Kyrah Oversize Sweater
Vince
High-Waist Cotton Bias Pants
Reformation
Layla Linen Skirt
Polka Dots
The polka dot trend, which has graced bikinis in the Hamptons and maxi dresses in the South of France, has now made its way to Copenhagen. However, unlike its playful, whimsical summer vibe that it exuded, Copenhagen Fashion Week attendees gave it a refreshing twist in a sophisticated and fall-ready way. For example, cinch-waist polka dot blazers were paired with miniskirts to add a touch of boldness to the classic look. Polka dot silk scarves were wrapped around the heads of multiple fashion people, offering a nod to vintage glamour while feeling contemporary at the same time. Even matching polka dot sets were donned, but they felt balanced and not overly done.
Shop the trend:
ZARA
Polka Dot Mini Flare Pants
ACNE STUDIOS
Layered Distressed Polka-Dot Chiffon Skirt
Amanda Uprichard
X Revolve Evianna Top
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