Inside the Street Style Scene: Key Trends Taking Over Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen Fashion Week has long been a beacon of cutting-edge style, seamlessly blending minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics with daring, forward-thinking trends. Last week, the city’s streets transformed into a dynamic runway of their own, where fashion enthusiasts showcased a vibrant mix of textures, colours, and unexpected pairings. From edgy lace layering to statement tomato red ensembles and playful polka dots, Copenhagen’s street style captured the essence of Scandi-cool — effortlessly combining practicality with bold creativity. Here’s a deep dive into the key trends that defined this season’s most inspiring fashion week.

If there’s one trend dominating the street style at Copenhagen Fashion Week, it’s lace. Styled in a cool, modern and slightly rebellious way, street style stars are pairing lace skirts with oversized knitwear, layering sheer lace over jeans, tucking delicate lace tops under utilitarian workwear jackets, and even teaming dreamy lace skirts with sporty windbreakers. This deliberate clash between the delicate and the industrial transforms lace from prim to powerful, making it a year-round option that works just as well with chunky sweaters and boots in autumn as it does with lighter pieces in summer.

Tomato red made a striking appearance on the autumn/winter ’25 runways earlier this year and is already proving itself to be one of the defining shades of the season. At Prada, it was seen across wool coats, paper bag waist skirts and dresses worn over trousers, while Balenciaga’s take was a dramatic floor-length fur coat cinched at the waist with a black leather belt. In Copenhagen, the colour has been interpreted with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility. Some embraced head-to-toe red for maximum impact, while others used it as a sharp accent—whether through a handbag, a pair of shoes or a bold scarf.

The polka dot, often associated with the glamour of the 1950s, is enjoying a fresh resurgence. Over the decades, it has proven its staying power, from Twiggy’s mod minis in the ’60s to Julia Roberts’ unforgettable Pretty Woman moment and Princess Diana’s effortless dotted looks in the ’90s. On the streets of Copenhagen, the polka dot is being worn in both maximalist head-to-toe ensembles and in modern mixed-print combinations, often paired with stripes to create a bold, contemporary edge.

Footwear played a defining role in Copenhagen’s street style this season. Sleek pointed-toe kitten heels added polish to tailored outfits, while streamlined leather boots—often flat or with a subtle heel—elongated the leg and offered a modern minimalism. Red footwear provided a vibrant nod to the tomato red trend, brightening up neutral outfits. Chunky-soled loafers and updated Mary Janes also made a strong showing, striking the perfect balance between comfort and style and proving that practical shoes can still feel fashion-forward. The most seen shoe though, was undoubtably the humble flip-flop. Copenhagen Copenhagen Copenhagen

Accessories added the finishing touches to Copenhagen’s street style looks, often serving as the detail that pulled an outfit together. Oversized leather totes, metallic hair clips and playful, almost DIY-style jewellery caught the eye. Textural contrast was a recurring theme, with smooth leather worn alongside fluffy mohair and heavy denim juxtaposed with fine lace trims. These combinations created depth and visual interest, demonstrating once again why Copenhagen remains one of the most influential style capitals for street fashion. Copenhagen Copenhagen Copenhagen

Accessories added the finishing touches to Copenhagen’s street style looks, often serving as the detail that pulled an outfit together. Oversized leather totes, metallic hair clips and playful, almost DIY-style jewellery caught the eye. Textural contrast was a recurring theme, with smooth leather worn alongside fluffy mohair and heavy denim juxtaposed with fine lace trims. These combinations created depth and visual interest, demonstrating once again why Copenhagen remains one of the most influential style capitals for street fashion. Copenhagen Copenhagen Copenhagen