street style

The top street style trends to bookmark from Copenhagen Fashion Week

From maximalist Scandi prints to (un)corporate suiting, here are the top five trends on the ground from CFW

Trudy Feenane
August 14, 2023

Annabel Rosendahl wears a brown leather jacket, grey pants, and a leather drawstring bag; Tine Andrea wears a grey oversized coat, a grey crew neck sweater, and black pants; and Darja Barannik wears a grey suit, a white shirt, and a black bag outside Mark Kenly Domino Tan during Copenhagen Fashion Week spring-summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Out-of-office suiting

If there is one thing to know about how Scandinavians like to suit up, it’s that their final destination isn’t the office. Characterised by relaxed but tailored fits, an effortless appeal, and a focus on accessories, it’s worth taking a cue from the below if your corporate suiting needs a refresh.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Lois Schindeler wears grey suit and a green bag outside Rotate during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Jacqueline Zelwis wears a vest, a white shirt and army green pants with side pockets outside Munthe during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears black sunglasses from Prada, gold earrings, a white shirt, a golf print pattern tie, a dark gray checkered print pattern oversized wool blazer jacket, matching dark gray checkered print pattern wool large pants, a blue shiny leather crocodile print pattern Kelly handbag from Hermes , outside Munthe, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Hilda Sandstrom wears black pants, brown jacket and black bag outside Mark Kenly Domino Tan during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Katya Tolstova wears a brown Fendi bag, black checkered pants, vest, and white button shirt outside Munthe during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Scandi prints

A minimalist aesthetic was once the cornerstone of Scandi style. Now, it seems a desire for fun, experimental fashion has risen the ranks and has largely dominated the street style playbook of CFW in recent years. And if there is one rule to how the prints should be worn, it’s that there are none: the more the prints clash or feel unmatched, the better.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears black squared sunglasses, gold earrings from Dior, a pink / purple / orange striped print pattern pullover from Rotate, a pale green braided leather Jodie handbag from Bottega Veneta, black and white cow print pattern large suit pants, green matte leather braided pointed pumps heels shoes, outside Gestuz, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest (L) wears flashy blue sunglasses, silver large earrings, a gold small necklace, a black oversized blazer jacket, a green shiny leather clutch, a multicolored print pattern shoulder-off top, orange with black head print pattern large pants, black shiny leather ballerinas, a guest (R) wears green sunglasses from Versace, gold earrings, a gold necklace, a multicolored painted pattern / quilted blazer jacket, matching multicolored painted pattern / quilted large pants, a blue flashy shiny metallic leather handbag, black shiny leather loafers from Prada , outside Helmstedt, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears brown sunglasses, silver and gold earrings, a white pearls necklace, a royal blue with white heart print pattern transparent tulle long sleeves / cropped top with embroidered crystals fringed borders, an orange shiny leather shoulder bag, gold rings, gold bracelets, a white with navy blue logo print pattern large suit pants, a matching white with navy blue logo print pattern jacket knot at the waist, neon orange and yellow gradient print pattern laces sneakers , outside Ganni, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears white squared sunglasses, a neon green and black striped print pattern high neck / long sleeves / flared jumpsuit, a black / blue / yellow embroidered flower pattern V-neck / sleeveless short dress, a green shiny leather shoulder bag, black shiny leather pointed pumps heels shoes, outside Helmstedt, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Twins wearing orange red blue dress, off shoulder top, denim skirt with slit outside Helmstedt during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Tiebreaker

A break from ties? A tiebreaker. This was very much the sentiment amongst the street style crew this year. From rose corsages to neckscarves and bolo ties, the accessorising was more personal expression than trend-following.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Emma Fridsell wears a long black skirt with mini flowers, a red long sleeve top, and a pink flower accessory on the neck outside Helmstedt during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears black sunglasses, a gray scarf, a gray buttoned jacket, a black shiny leather shoulder bag, dark brown suit pants, black shiny leather slit / split toe-cap block heels ballerinas , outside Mark Kenly Domino Tan, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears a navy blue denim beret hat from Bianche, yellow squared sunglasses, a pale blue faded denim cropped jacket, a yellow turtleneck top, pale blue denim large pants, a pale purple shiny leather handbag, white leather sneakers from New Balance, outside Helmstedt, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears black sunglasses, gold and red earrings, a black laces cordon necklace, a black tulle long sleeves t-shirt, a black buttoned sleeveless gilet, a black coat, a black shiny leather embossed pattern large handbag, a neon yellow silk / satin long skirt, gold shiny leather strappy heels sandals , outside Munthe, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears black sunglasses, a black silk hair elastic, a green print pattern silk small scarf, a black oversized blazer jacket, a black shiny leather handbag, neon orange / pink / purple print pattern silk large pants , outside Mark Kenly Domino Tan, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Flat out

Ballet flats, Mary Janes, and lots of sandals. These were the footwear notes that dominated Copenhagen’s street style. And if one style worked the hardest, it was the stud-embellished ballet flats by Alaïa.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Annabel Rosendahl wears denim skirt, black blazer outside Ganni during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears a dark brown long coat, a black knees skirt, a black shiny leather large squared handbag, beige brown socks, black shiny leather large straps shoes , outside Mark Kenly Domino Tan, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: Karin Teigl wears a cap, Chanel bag in a blue, black oversized blazer, pants, and coat with animal print outside Munthe during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears brown sunglasses, a black turtleneck pullover, gold necklaces, a black striped print pattern blazer jacket, matching black striped print pattern suit pants, a khaki matte leather handbag, black shiny leather pointed heels shoes, a green satin shoulder-off corset top , outside Gestuz, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 10: A guest wears black sunglasses, a white with black print pattern zipper bomber coat, a black silk long dress, a white fringed handbag, black shiny leather ballerinas , silver rings , outside Gestuz, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Leopard-like

If you consider yourself a Ganni Girl (the name given to the online following of the Danish label Ganni) then you will remember the leopard print petter pan collar blouse that the brand dropped and quickly became a hot ticket. And while that blouse is still as coveted today, it’s the perennial appeal of leopard print that is most notable. This year, it was the standout style moment of CFW.