Copenhagen Street Style Is Top-Tier Right Now—7 Trends I'm Proudly Incorporating into My Closet

      Is it just me, or does it seem like only yesterday we were in April, admiring the fall/winter 2025 collections? Now it's August, and fashion month has kicked off once again, this time for the spring/summer 2026 season. The first destination on the agenda? Copenhagen. Established and emerging Scandinavian brands, such as Skall Studio, Cecilie Bahnsen, and Forza Collective, have been unveiling their collections, dazzling us as usual, while our attention also turns to street style. Copenhagen's street fashion—whether during fashion week or not—continues to be exceptional. What distinguishes Copenhagen fashion from cities like New York, Paris, and London is the way fashion enthusiasts who either reside or visit expertly blend elements of minimalism and maximalism in their outfits. Picture pops of pastel colors alongside neutral hues and playful patterns combined with solid wardrobe staples. As street style images from the spring/summer 2026 Copenhagen Fashion Week have been emerging, we’ve identified the trends that the fashion crowd is embracing. From thousands of photos, we've distilled it down to the top seven trends and aesthetics. Without further delay, keep scrolling.

      **Balloon Pants**

      Balloon pants made a significant statement on the streets during Copenhagen Fashion Week—and rightly so. This silhouette perfectly merges comfort with an avant-garde touch, characteristic of Scandi style. They're currently trending, with fashion insiders opting for voluminous styles like genie pants and barrel-leg trousers.

      Shopping for this trend:

      - Free People: The Rundown Balloon Pants

      - Alaïa: Draped Balloon Pants

      - Ronny Kobo: Apolo Pleated Linen Pants

      **Elevated Flip-Flops**

      Elevated flip-flops have recently become a frequent sight on urban streets, particularly in Copenhagen. However, these aren’t your ordinary sandals; we're seeing suede versions featuring grommet accents, kitten heels, and square toes. They offer an enjoyable sense of relaxation to outfits and harmonize perfectly with Copenhagen's easygoing yet sophisticated vibe. Their polished look is enhanced by being styled with chic pieces like tailored pants, poplin skirts, and blazer sets instead of the usual swimwear.

      Shopping for this trend:

      - Open Edit: Tori Kitten Heel Sandals

      - TOTEME: Croc-Effect Leather Flip Flops

      - MANGO: Suede Sandals With Eyelet Straps

      - PROENZA SCHOULER: Cable Leather Flip Flops

      **Lace Trim**

      Charming and elegant lace-trimmed garments are abundant at Copenhagen Fashion Week. From tops and dresses to skirts, this textured detailing adds captivating visual elements to ensembles. It’s an ideal style to introduce to your wardrobe now, aligning perfectly with trends for the fall 2025 season. The key to making this feminine trend work without appearing overly sweet is to juxtapose these pieces with contrasting styles, such as trench coats, sporty jackets, oversized button-down shirts, or relaxed sweaters.

      Shopping for this trend:

      - Reformation: Carolina Silk Skirt

      - Saint Laurent: Layered Lace-Trimmed Jacquard Miniskirt

      **Oversize Bags**

      Keeping up with handbag trends can be challenging—mini bags can be in one moment, followed by a surge in oversized styles the next. Currently, fashion enthusiasts in Copenhagen are favoring the oversize handbag silhouette. With options ranging from furry shoulder bags to briefcase-like designs, these large handbags are certainly in vogue. Although they may not be the best for cycling, they allow Scandinavians to carry all their necessities without leaving anything behind.

      Shopping for this trend:

      - Massimo Dutti: Nappa Leather Woven Maxi Tote Bag

      - H&M: Shopper With Pouch Bag

      - DEMELLIER: + Net Sustain New York Large Suede Tote

      - The Row: Bindle Three Bag in Suede

      **Ballet Flats + Skirts**

      A quintessential representation of effortless Scandinavian style is the combination of ballet flats with skirts. This pairing offers a blend of comfort, versatility, and timelessness. It consistently appears polished and well-composed, while also allowing the wearer to showcase their individuality with various handbags, shoes, tops, or jackets.

      Shopping for this trend:

      - Steve Madden: Pipa Ballet Flats

      - Gap: Linen-Blend Mini Skort

      - MANGO: Leather Ballet Flats With Bow

      **Pastels**

      Though Scandinavian style leans towards minimalism, Danish fashion enthusiasts still incorporate a rich palette of colors. This fashion week, instead of vibrant bursts of color, we observed attendees gravitating toward pastel tones like gentle reds, soft greens, and buttery yellows. This was evident in coordinated outfits as well as delicate touches like colorful tops combined with neutral skirts. Rather than appearing gimmicky, pastels were styled tastefully with refined accessories such as chic clutch bags, layered necklaces, and suede flats.

      Shopping for this trend:

      - EDIKTED: Kyrah Oversize Sweater

      - Vince: High