Trends and styling ideas with personality
Copenhagen Fashion Week is not just about what happens on the catwalk. The streets around the shows and events are at least as interesting, as new combinations, colours, and details emerge. Here, Scandinavian style meets more playful street style – and the result is plenty of inspiration for those looking to inject some new energy into their wardrobe.
Street style with checks, contrasts, and layers
Checks have a special ability to change character depending on what they are combined with. They can have vintage vibes, feel graphic, or get a more raw street style expression.
If you want to use the trend in your everyday life, you can let checks be the eye-catching element and build the rest of the look around it. For example, try combining a checked item with simple bottoms or tops and then add accessories that give the outfit your own direction.
You can also play with layers. A shirt under knitwear, a jacket over a dress, or a scarf as an extra detail can create the layered styling that often characterizes street style around fashion week.
Napoleon closures and vintage-inspired details
Some trends are loud and clear. Others are only discovered when you take a closer look at an outfit.
Napoleon closures and vintage-inspired accessories belong to the latter category. They can add character and give even a simple outfit a more personal touch.
At the same time, vintage-inspired details don't have to mean that the entire outfit has to look retro. It becomes more contemporary when older references meet modern styling. For example, try matching a lace collar with an oversized t-shirt. A decorative closure can contrast with denim, while feminine details can get more edge when paired with a graphic pattern or striking accessories.
It's the mix that makes the difference.
Scandinavian style doesn't have to be neutral
Scandinavian style is often associated with a simple wardrobe, but Copenhagen Fashion Week also showcases a much more playful side of Nordic fashion.
Colours, prints, proportions, and unexpected
combinations can easily be part of a Scandi style look. It's less about one specific formula and more about combining elements so the outfit feels personal.
If you already have neutral favourites in your wardrobe, they can be a great starting point for experimentation. Add a patterned layer, a colourful bag, or a scarf. Conversely, if you want more, you can combine several patterns or let a strong detail be accompanied by accessories with just as much personality.
How to make 2026 fashion trends your own
The most fun thing about fashion trends in 2026 is not necessarily following them one by one. Instead, use them as an invitation to look at your wardrobe with new eyes.
Do you already have a shirt that you wear again and again? Try it under knitwear, open as an extra layer, or tied around your hips.
Do you have a simple outfit that lacks energy? Add a scarf to your hair, a belt, or a bag. And if you have a print you usually style neutrally, try pairing it with another detail that is allowed to stand out.
You can also find more inspiration in our guide to this season's trends or explore our new arrivals.
Get answers to your questions:
What trends are seen around Copenhagen Fashion Week?
Copenhagen Fashion Week can provide inspiration for everything from colours and prints to layering, street style and striking details. In this post, we especially focus on checks,
napoleon fastenings, vintage-inspired elements and accessories.
What defines Scandinavian style?
Scandinavian style can be simple, but it doesn't have to be neutral. Colours, prints, contrasts and personal accessories can give scandi style more energy and edge.
How do I achieve a Copenhagen Fashion Week-inspired look?
Start with one styling trick you can see yourself in. It could be checks, layering or feminine accessories with personality. Then mix with styles you already feel comfortable in.
How do I use accessories as part of the look?
Let an accessory be more than just the final detail. For example, take inspiration from the colour of a scarf, use a belt to create contrast, or let a vintage-inspired cap set the direction for the rest of the outfit.
