Also known as fashion month’s cool little sister, Copenhagen Fashion Week offers the first glimpse of spring/summer 2025 trends before New York, London, Milan, and Paris take over your Instagram feed. After all, Scandinavian style always tends to be a step ahead of the curve, so it’s a good indicator of what’s coming into your closet, no matter the season. And with brands like Rotate, OpéraSPORT, and A. Roege Hove on board, it was sure to be a (very) fashionable era.
If the unusually pleasant weather in the Danish capital is any hint, next spring will be all about the joy of getting dressed, the joy of the outdoors, the joy of expression and the joy of living life. “We design dresses that make you walk fast,” Marimekko creative director Rebecca Bay tells ELLE. “You can take ownership and decide how you want to wear it, but you can also move on with your life.”
Designer Joan Marasin added: “The forward-thinking trend is an effortlessly versatile wardrobe that blends casual, dressy, cool and layered styles: tailored jackets and swimsuits and heels, cocktail dresses and chunky denim, [and] Maxi-length jumpers and jackets and miniskirts and sweatshirts. ” The runway show offered just that, from elegant sheer fabrics to head-to-toe moto leather and pops of acid green.
What is another key element that sets Copenhagen Fashion Week apart from its fashionable peers? Commitment to sustainability. To participate, designers must meet minimum standards for environmentally friendly practices, including using at least 60% certified, recommended, or deadstock materials. This is the fourth season this requirement has been in place, and other venues, including Berlin Fashion Week, plan to follow suit.
We’ve rounded up the top trends from the show below, so you don’t have to wait until you buy the next big thing. See and shop everything below.
stylish shorts
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Thanks to Billie Eilish and the cool kids of the Lower East Side, long, baggy shorts are back in style. However, you don’t have to be a tomboy to ride the skater-friendly trend. Knee-length jordans and breathable khakis take a slightly more neutral stance on the trend. Like any statement item, it’s all about how you style it. Pair it with sneakers or moto boots for a more casual look, or pair it with strappy heels or clogs for a classy look.
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The Frankie Shop Xavier Denim Bermuda Shorts
summertime knit
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Knits and sweaters may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of summer, but think of balmy evenings at the beach. Summertime knits are in a category entirely of their own, as they need to be breathable, light, yet comfortable. Open-knit patterns and delicate threads come into play here, as seen on the runways of Rolf Eklos, Joan Marcin, and Herskind. The key to finding the perfect style is deciding what to wear underneath.
Farm Rio White Embroidered Knit Sweater Ula Johnson Yanna Sleeveless Crochet Midi Handkerchief Dress Alaia Skeleton Knit Midi Skirt
Be sporty
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Go over there, tennis core. The latest sports-inspired trends have us wearing stripes and collars, and rugby is taking over our wardrobes. Whether long-sleeved or short-sleeved, colored or neutral, this trend is not only everywhere on the runways at Opera Sport and Marimekko, but all over the sidewalks of Copenhagen.
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metal grit
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It turns out that silver and white gold are the metals of the season. From Joan Marasin to Deadwood, the embellished looks ranged from edgy leather to muted knits. At Han Kjøbenhavn, chain necklaces and belts evoked a streetwear vibe, while at Remain, sculptural cuffs and earrings exuded chic luxury.
Pandora Organic Shape Stacking Ring Otiumberg Roscida Drop Hoop Earrings
pure power
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There’s always a bright and airy feel during the warmer months, but especially so at The Garment and Remain. On the runway, styles layered with sheer pieces looked especially chic. If you want to show it off, it’s next spring.
L’Agence Corson Silk Safari Jacket
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The Frankie Shop Peri Silk Blend Chiffon Midi Skirt Theory Sleeveless Linen Blend Organza Dress
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shades of gray
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Office wear may still be popular, but so is the color gray. From charcoal to cool slate, silk, tweed and pinstripe, this is the season’s understated palette. It also doesn’t have to be all business. “I was drawn to the contrasting fashion eras of the ’80s and ’90s,” says Remain designer Martin Asbjörn. “I was inspired by their shared affinity for ‘power dressing.’ We wanted these women to wear this item throughout their daily lives, adding strength and elegance to everything they do. We want you to feel it, from the office to the art gallery to the wine bar.”
Norma Kamali Lazy Diana Asymmetrical Drape Top Proenza Schouler Margo Pleated Self-Tie Gauze Jersey Midi Skirt St.Agnihomme Pleated Pants
All about leather
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You may think of leather as a winter material, but think again CPHFW. Head-to-toe leather looks graced the Gestuz and Won Hundred runways, with colors ranging from all black to brown and gray. Sometimes beauty comes with pain, and in this case it might just be sweat. We don’t make the rules!
AnOnlyChild Annot Button Down Oversized Shirt
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NBD Clarissa leather pants
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double denim
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Of course, Canadian tuxedos are nothing new, but next spring we need to come up with some fresh ways to style denim. Think belts, boots, baseball caps, etc.
Marant Etoile Page Chambray Jumpsuit
tube top
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Be careful of tan lines. Next spring, your décolletage will be fully visible, so apply creams and serums accordingly. The Garment and Love Child 1979 had a flowing, almost bohemian vibe. “We were interested in different perspectives on what modern workwear is,” Lovechild 1979 designer Anne Dors Larsen tells ELLE. “The concept of moving between different settings or environments, and how our clothing changes accordingly, or sometimes it doesn’t change at all.” Wearing strapless dresses, tube tops, etc. Maintain the elegance of free thinking anytime, anywhere.
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Solid and striped tri-tube top
capri pants
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Caprices are making an unexpected comeback in the cultural zeitgeist, and Danes says they’re on the verge of rejoining the mainstream. Whether knit or cotton, capris paired with kitten heels or flip-flops are a sign of the spring fun to come.
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mango capri jeans
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acid green
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This is a kid’s summer, that’s a kid’s summer. Acid Green will still be here next summer, so be sure to listen. Not sure how to style polarized colors? Be ladylike like ‘The Garment’ or ‘Lovechild 1979’ or playful like ‘Baum und Pferdgarten’ or ‘Sinead O’Dwyer’.
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bubble skirt
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Part 80s and 2010s at the same time, bubble skirts are all about volume. The naturally feminine silhouette is the centerpiece of any outfit, whether styled under a blazer, paired with a crop top, or paired with knee-high boots and Mary Janes. No matter which style you choose, you’ll be able to get through summer in comfort thanks to the lightweight extra fabric.
Anthropologie Geel Cloud Bubble Mini SkirtAritzia Bubbly Mini Poplin Skirt
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