There comes a moment every summer when one finds oneself suddenly itching for a pair of Havaianas, to wear with everything from jeans and summer dresses. The culprit is, without fail, Copenhagen Fashion Week.

The Danish capital has become the epicenter of everyone’s fascination with Scandi style, as it’s the home base for such major players in the market as Ganni, Cecilie Bahnsen, and Baum und Pferdgarten. Many flock to it biannually for Copenhagen Fashion Week, not only to experience firsthand the easy, playful but never try-hard sensibility the market is known for, but also to get a temperature check on the nascent trends, which play out just as much on the runway as they do in the streets outside the shows. More often than not, this is where the seeds for the biggest sartorial phenomena are planted, even if they take a while to fully bloom. (See: opera gloves, sheer skirts, and, of course, flip flops for any occasion.)

The Spring 2026 season marks some major milestones for Copenhagen Fashion Week. Bahnsen, for one, is celebrating 10 years of her namesake brand, returning to the schedule after a few seasons in Paris with a white and silver collection that revisits some of its most iconic silhouettes and textiles. Meanwhile, Iamisigo — a slow-fashion concept out of Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra that won the Zalando Visionary Award earlier this year — made its Copenhagen runway debut, putting African craftsmanship and materials front and center.

The talent on the Copenhagen Fashion Week roster represents a broad range of styles and sensibilities. Still, you can pick out some key commonalities that are primed to take over wardrobes come spring. Ahead, the five takeaways from the Scandi season.

Baby Blues

Don’t worry, butter yellow maintains its stronghold on brands, Scandi, and beyond — it’s just that it’s now sharing the stage with its cousin baby blue. Designers are gravitating toward light, sometimes pale, other times dusty shades of blue for Spring 2026, styled both head-to-toe (as at Iamisigo) or paired with other neutrals (see: Bonnetje, Anne Sofie Madsen, and Nicklas Skovgaard), showcasing its versatility. Consider it a stepping stone to 2027’s Color of the Year, Luminous Blue.

Sheer Florals

I’m not going to say that, but it’s an indisputable fact: Florals are a springtime fashion staple. It’s something you’ll always see brands riff on in their warm-weather offerings. That doesn’t mean they have to feel stale, though. So, for Spring 2026, Scandi brands go in a more risqué direction, rendering their florals of choice in various see-through fabrics, such as lace (Munthe) and organza with bud embellishments (Opéra Sport — with flip flops, no less).

Bandana Bonanza

When a trend is playing out on the runway and in street style concurrently, you know something’s cooking. Spring 2026 might very well be the season of the bandana, if you’re to follow cues from the Danes. It’s the best flavor of trend: the type that you can incorporate into your wardrobe ASAP and that you can participate in with something you already own.

Undulating Hemlines

For the past few seasons, the skirt conversation has been monopolized by talk of length. The brands at Copenhagen Fashion Week aren’t as concerned with whether minis are out or not — rather, they’re playing with the shape and volume of hems. Cecilie Bahnsen, Iamisigo, TG Botanical, and others use boning to draw undulating hemlines that maintain their shape, so it looks like you caught them in motion, adding a touch of drama to daywear.

Moto Jackets

Another 2010s staple being reimagined for the 2020s, the moto jacket returns to the runway in slimmer, sleeker fashion. Whereas the ones from peak Tumblr were heavy on the hardware and boxy in shape (think: Acne Studios), the styles coming out of Copenhagen — courtesy of brands like Birrot, Nicklas Skovgaard, and Deadwood — are looser and less structured, without the lapels or collars.

Candy Stripes

The pinstripe du moment in Copenhagen takes cues from candy packaging of yore with its color combinations, opting for playful and delectable shades that you wouldn’t instinctively pair together but just work. In the world of Spring 2026 stripes, pink is a neutral — and an excellent partner to everything from burgundy and chocolate brown to ivory.

The fashion world is notoriously pretty sleepy in the summer — because everyone needs a chance to catch their breath, after all. Sure, there are star-studded red carpets (such as the recently buzzed-about Freakier Friday premieres), but otherwise, capital F fashion moments are few and far in between, at least compared to the rest of the year. But things are now picking back up again. In case you missed it, Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 is officially underway, and the street style looks are a sight to behold.

During CPHFW, the Scandi set — and those visiting for the fashion festivities — turn the cobblestone sidewalks into their sartorial playground, and this time around is no different. Because the Danish capital kicks off fashion month (followed by New York, London, Milan, and Paris), you’ll find attendees getting a head start on the upcoming season’s top trends — in this case, fall’s most popular looks.

Polka dot pieces, for one, were spotted (pun intended) everywhere on day one. Just look to influencer Nina Sandbech, who co-signed the trend by way of a structured blazer. Showgoers also ditched their butter yellow ensembles in favor of an unexpected autumn color trend: violet. Yes, be prepared to see the punchy shade dominate social media feeds in the coming months.

Scroll ahead for the best CPHFW Spring/Summer 2026 moments thus far. Friendly reminder: This post will be updated throughout the week.

Day 2

The gym shorts trend is alive and well in Copenhagen.

How to tone down your see-through sequin skirt? Pair it with a sports jersey.

Model Alana Hadid, who walked the OpéraSPORT runway, was snapped in a cool graphic tee and shorts off-duty look.

This is your sign to double down on stripes — you’re sure to stand out in the crowd.

This showgoer made the case for stirrup leggings teamed with heeled flip-flops.

Highlighter yellow is shaping up to be one of fall’s buzziest colors.

Day 1

Labubus and other quirky bag charms are coming out to play in Copenhagen — but are you even surprised at this point?

There’s no such thing as too many neon shades in one outfit, at least according to content creator Ruthann Palacios.

Instantly elevate your cozy pullovers with a lace skirt and bright pumps.

This guest made the case for cargo capris. Paired with a pastel button-up, the bottoms are a great transitional piece for your 9-to-5 wardrobe.

Influencer Hollie Mercedes Peters put her own spin on the balloon pant trend, layering not one but three different tops over the voluminous bottoms (the more, the merrier?).

Above, the aforementioned polka dot blazer seen on Sandbech. The tastemaker accented the black-and-white jacket with a striking red handbag and matching shades.

Summer’s beloved scarf-as-a-belt styling hack is Scandi girl-approved.