Copenhagen Fashion Week may not be part of the official fashion month calendar but due to its outsize influence, it’s increasingly thought of as the fifth fashion week.
Last week in the Danish capital over 30 designers showcased their fall/winter 2025 collections, including more established brands like Baum und Pferdgarten and Filippa K, whose labels have been around since the ’90s, alongside new and emerging talent, like Birrot and The Garment. Denise Christensen, CEO of Birger Christensen Collective (the 150-year-old parent company to labels Rotate and Remain) notes that “Copenhagen has transformed into a global beacon for innovative and sustainable fashion” and credits its success to its “focus on collaboration and community here fosters a uniquely supportive environment for fashion talent to thrive.” Amalie Moosegaard, who launched jewelry label, Lié Studio with her sister, Cecile in 2021, shares similar sentiments about the city’s nurturing environment. “You can grow here and get an international audience while staying extremely authentic in Copenhagen because we keep it limited, we keep it small, we keep it focused on the design, the quality, and practicality of the designs. It’s been a great incubator.”
Ahead, a breakdown of the key trends we saw on the runways and how you can replicate them right now.
The Blue Button-Down Shirt Becomes a Hero
Skall Studio, Baum und Pferdgarten, Munthe
The blue-button-down shirt is elevated as a key hero piece for all of your workwear needs. Spotted at Skall Studio, Baum und Pferdgarten, and Munthe, take a cue from the runways and style it with a tailored blazer and trousers any hue. Tuck it in or leave it out. Either way, it work. Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave, the creative directors behind Baum und Pferdgarten, hope that the collection “resonates with women who are looking for an everyday uniform.”
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Mango Pinstripe Suit Jacket
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The Frankie Shop Lui Shirt
Let Your Sweater Double as a Scarf
Opéra Sport, Birrot, Aiayu
The sweater-as-scarf trend shows no signs of slowing. Aiayu, Birrot, and Opéra Sport each showed their take on the styling trick, using a heather grey knit as the key piece. It can be worn in the classic over-the-shoulder preppy style, or slightly more askew. Min Kim and Sey Hong, Korean designers based in Copenhagen launched Birrot in 2018, noted that they were “drawn to the idea of an essential and modular wardrobe, and our aim was and still is to design core wardrobe pieces.”
Barbour Camilla Waterproof Trench Coat
Cos Pure Cashmere Sweater
Ralph Lauren Cable-Knit Cashmere Crewneck Cardigan
Theory Traceable Wool Slim Straight-Leg Trousers
Embrace All Shades of Pink
Skall Studio, Cmmn Swdn, Stine Goya
From the pastel pink blazers spotted at Cmmn Swdn and Skall Studio to the floral mini dresses at Stine Goya, a dash of pink can function as a new neutral. Ease into the trend with a ladylike jacket, like this corduroy version from Chloé, or go all in with a full-length maxi from Khaite.
Chloé Cotton-Corduroy Jacket
L’Agence Women’s Sterling Knit Polo Sweater
Mika Yak Funnelneck Sweater
Khaite Norla Jersey Turtleneck Gown
Take Cues From the Cotswalds
MKDT Studio, Filippa K, Cmmn Swdn
We previously reported on the countryside trend dominating the fall/winter season and it’s safe to say that the trend is here to stay. It’s all about rich cable knits, herringbone coats, and wool trousers in a creamy shade of oat. “For the AW25 Pre-collection we focused on the idea of heritage; iconic wardrobe pieces inspired by our Scandinavian heritage, with elements that also nod to the British countryside,” shares Anna Teurnell, Creative Lead at Filippa K.
Theory Cable Crewneck Sweater
Proenza Schouler White Label Emma Wool-Blend Coat
Loulou Studio Sbiru Wool Wide-Leg Pants
Lauren Manoogian Taupe Coto Cardigan
Contrast Optic Winter Whites With Dark Neutrals
Nicklas Skovgaard, The Garment, Forza Collective
From Nicklas Skovgaard’s calf-grazing white dress to The Garment’s wintry trousers, Scandi designers demonstrate how to wear white throughout the coldest months. Layer a suede blazer on top or pair the look with an oversized coat in a contrasting black.
The Frankie Shop Peoria Faux Suede Blazer
Nicklas Skovgaard White Audrey Maxi Dress
Dawn Levy Claude Wool-Blend Scarf Coat
Banana Republic The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant
Button Up a Slinky, Shrunken Cardigan
Opéra Sport, Birrot
Whisper-thin, shrunken cardis are the new iteration of the staple knit. Pair them with a satin or silky skirt as spotted at Opéra Sport and Birrot. Min Kim and Sey Hong of Birrot, who were inspired by their Korean heritage and photographs of their mothers, add that the collection took cues from “the idea of a highway between Denmark and Korea, something bridging the two cultures.”
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Birrot Lay3 Bonded Crepe Cardigan
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Opera Sport Claire Seamless Cardigan
A Peek-a-Boo Turtleneck Works Under Anything
Skall Studio, MKDT Studio, The Garment
The Danes may need to layer turtlenecks for warmth, but they also know how to make them look sharp. Let your turtleneck peek out of your shirt or blazer with quiet confidence. “That sense of tension, resistance, and movement shaped our creative process,” says Caroline Engelgaar of MKDT Studio. “Repetition can feel both unsettling and grounding, and we wanted to capture that contrast in the collection. You’ll see it in the fabrics we chose—textures that create a sense of friction, the mix of technical and natural materials, the push and pull between structure and fluidity.”
Skall Studio Agnente Cardigan
Eterne Fitted Turtleneck Top
The Garment Brooklyn Recycled Leather Straight-Leg Pants
Try the Danish Take on the Canadian Tuxedo
Stel, Alis, Opéra Sport
The tried-and-true denim-on-denim pairing gets a Scandi makeover courtesy of Alis, Stel, and Opéra Sport. Whether it’s a classic blazer and jeans combination, or jacket and denim shirt pairing, these looks showcase the versatility of denim.
Aligne Audrey Denim Shirt
Aligne Markus Barrel Leg Jeans
Staud Maxwell Denim Blazer
Citizens of Humanity Annina Straight Leg Jeans
Take a Masterclass in Layering
The Garment, Aiayu, Stel
When it’s bitter cold outside, knowing how to layer will be your saving grace. The Garment, Aiayu, and Stel each show that piling it on can also be incredibly chic. Start by layering a blazer or cardigan underneath a scarf coat or quilted jacket, and pair it with a white oxford shirt. The key is to keep your layering pieces in neutral tones like gray, camel, black, and white as they complement one another.
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Barbour Quilted Shell jJacket
The Garment Como Wool & Cashmere Cardigan
J.Crew Garçon Classic Shirt
