Some say Berlin is the new Copenhagen, but this week proved different. Both fashion weeks have their appeal, and Copenhagen Fashion Week has set the new standard for upcoming (and, hopefully, established) fashion weeks. With London, Berlin, and Amsterdam adopting CPHFW’s sustainability requirements, it’s safe to say Copenhagen is the only OG in shaping the future of fashion weeks. But there’s more: the Danish capital is also home to many trends. Let’s dive in: discover the ultimate Copenhagen Fashion Week trend report below. Cover image: James Cochrane
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COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2026
The Spring/Summer 2026 edition featured 30 runway shows and 15 presentations, slightly up from last year’s summer. This proves that strategic growth beats mindless expansion every time. While the Big Four fashion weeks struggle with logistics and politics, Copenhagen pivots purposefully. The city has mastered being a springboard for emerging talent while keeping established names interested.
Speaking of established names, Cecilie Bahnsen is back in Copenhagen after years showing in Paris. This homecoming feels significant when you consider that Ganni made the opposite move, trading Copenhagen for Paris shows. Han Kjøbenhavn also returned to Copenhagen after that awkward Milan chapter where they never quite fit. These moves signal something bigger: designers choose platforms that align with their values over pure prestige. However, Bahnsen will remain a Paris official as well, but chose to celebrate her 10th anniversary in her hometown.
The heavyweight roster delivered what you’d expect. Gestuz brings commercial appeal with a conscience centered around the “human race.” Rotate continues its party-dress dominance with a very summery twist. MKDT Studio serves up architectural minimalism that photographs and wears effortlessly, and beautifully. The Garment, besides Rotate, remains one of the most anticipated shows on the schedule. OpéraSport rounds out the lineup with its romantic-fused sports-luxe approach that feels fresh without trying too hard.
The real story lives in the emerging talent pipeline. Forza Collective pushes sustainable streetwear beyond virtue signaling. Bonnetje creates pieces that look expensive but think ethically. Freya Dalsjø combines Scandinavian restraint with unexpected details. Caro Editions builds capsule collections that make sense. Iamisigo, fresh off winning the Zalando Visionary Award, brings a global perspective to Nordic aesthetics—stel experiments with gender-neutral design. Aiayu perfects the art of elevated basics that justify their price tags.
The official schedule presents a mix of international and Nordic mainstays alongside younger talent, reinforcing the event’s growing role as a global platform. Copenhagen proves that smaller fashion weeks can punch above their weight when they commit to clear values and thoughtful curation. The August 4-8 schedule proves that fashion’s future might not belong to the most significant cities, but to the smartest ones.
COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK TREND REPORT SPRING/SUMMER 2026
THE EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE ECONOMY
Mix and match might be the most common denominator of street style and runway shows. Gestuz opted for a racing- and vintage-inspired collection with a dash of boho. Caro Editions might be the epitome of mixing and matching, creating a cheerful chaos in a dark and chaotic world. By doing so, it might’ve been the most uplifting show of the week.
THE WHITE DRESS
Many designers may have called for peace because white dresses were all over the place—on the streets, on the runways, and anywhere else—fashion-related or not. And if even Han Kjøbenhavn pulls one off at his runway show, you know there’s something in the air.
POWERSUITING 2025
Forget what you’ve seen in the eighties, because Bonnetje, Taus, Gestuz, MKDT Studio, and The Garment redefine everything you thought you knew about tailoring. Sharply cut shoulders and a cinched waist at Gestuz, Margiela-esque deconstruction at Bonnetje, where MKDT Studio opted for an inside-out approach.
PEEK A BOO
Although nothing new, the see-through trend is still reigning in Copenhagen. Munthe, Gestuz, MKDT Studio, The Garment, and others know how to use it for the better.
MONOCHROME
Where CPHFW used to be about dopamine dressing, the color palette of Spring/Summer 2026 is all about monochromes. OpéraSport set the tone on Monday, but Skall Studio, Gestuz, Almada, MKDT Studio, Forza Collective, Freya Dalsjø, and many others followed suit.
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