Copenhagen Fashion Week Proves Scandinavian Street Style Does It Best

Copenhagen Fashion Week has long been a street style bellwether, where effortless Scandinavian practicality meets a more playful, no-holds-barred approach to getting dressed. And for the spring/summer 2027 season, which took place from August 3 to 6, the city’s best-dressed doubled down on that contrast.

In keeping with the region’s devotion to minimalism, understated separates and easy, pared-back tailoring were out in full force. But on the opposite end of the spectrum were those not afraid to stand out. From unexpected color and print combinations to fringed and sequined accessories—including the unofficial CPHFW shoe, the flip-flop—the week’s most stylish front-row guests made the case for embracing a more-is-more energy.

Here, how to wear—and shop—the defining street style trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Tassel Takeover

For a little extra dimension, why not add a touch of tassel? The detail adds intrigue to just about any outfit, not to mention sways beautifully in street style photos—and announces your arrival before you even enter the room.

Pattern Maxxing

It wouldn’t be Copenhagen Fashion Week without expressive prints, and this season, the style set dialed up the drama. From dynamic florals worn with cheetah print handbags to striped pant-and-shirt sets and graphic mules, the motto was that just one motif wasn’t enough.

Scandi Shine

While sequins are typically reserved for after dark, Copenhagen’s stylish set made a case for bringing them into the daylight. Pairing a glittering dress or maxi skirt with a utilitarian layer, like a sporty windbreaker, was a popular choice, as was offsetting all that sparkle with a boldly colored shoe.

Brooch Bonanza

Like tassels, brooches were all over the runways at brands like Herskind and By Malene Birger. On the street, the decorative accessory became a secret weapon for giving an otherwise simple garment a tactile element—pinned at the neckline of a long-sleeve top or fastened to the lapel of a jacket.

Minimal Mindset

The city’s street style is often known for its fearless approach to color and pattern, but there was a decidedly minimalist sect—Danish model Mona Tougaard among them—who advocated for keeping things simple.

Flip-Flop Frenzy

Are flip-flops the new sneakers? Yes, if Copenhagen’s street style set has anything to say about it. At nearly every show, the humble sandal was a fixture, paired with everything from breezy skirts to wide-leg trousers. Cherry-red Havaianas were a particular favorite, while a kitten-heel iteration even popped up on the runway at Studio Constance.

A Touch of Red

There were a handful of colors competing for the spotlight—sherbet yellow, teal, aquamarine, moss green—but red proved the ultimate accent. In a street style take on the pop-of-red theory, bright sweaters were slung over crisp white dresses, while cherry-colored crochet sandals added an unexpected jolt.