The 4 New Rules of Scandi Style, According to Copenhagen FW Leave a comment
Copenhagen Fashion Week‘s fall/winter 2026 season once again proved that the Danish city more than holds its own alongside Paris and Milan—not by mimicking them but by offering a distinctly Scandi point of view that feels fun, optimistic, and irreverent. It’s the rare fashion week where wearability and creativity genuinely coexist.
This season, that balance showed up across four clear runway themes, starting with artful, inventive layering that felt fantastically fresh. It’s no surprise, then, that Denmark’s high-energy event has earned a worldwide fan base. Gestuz, for instance, counts Hailey Bieber as one of its many well-dressed customers. Continue reading to see why fall/winter 2026 is one of Copenhagen’s strongest seasons yet. Oh, and if you’re feeling inspired to book a trip, may I suggest perusing our Copenhagen travel guide? I promise it won’t steer you wrong.
1. Layer Like You Mean It
If wearing a collared shirt under a simple sweater is your idea of layering, it’s time to broaden your horizons. This season, Copenhagen Fashion Week brands displayed unexpected and inventive ways to add texture and depth to your outfits. Aiayu went for a more-is-more approach with layered sweaters, OperáSport added a hint of lace at the waist, and MKDT Studio showed off an artfully arranged cape.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Aiayu)
Notice how the two tied sweaters are knotted on different sides: one at the model’s left shoulder and one at her right hip.
(Image credit: Courtesy of OperáSport)
This pretty white lace fabric at OperáSport broke up the monotony of brown separates.
(Image credit: MKDT Studio)
At MKDT Studio, a cape emerged from one side of a double-breasted blazer.
2. Channel Countryside Kate Middleton
Not that I’ve ever been invited to an English country manor, but I watched enough episodes of The Crown to know what the dress code calls for. For fall 2026, Scandi brands channeled the Princess of Wales with a smattering of plaids, cable-knits, riding boots, and cozy vests.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Skall Studio)
You can’t tell me Kate Middleton doesn’t own this exact Skall Studio outfit.
(Image credit: Courtesy of MKDT Studio)
MKDT Studio’s posh plaid vest would look right at home in the stables at Balmoral.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Baum und Pferdgarten)
3. Rethink the Peplum
As you’re probably well aware, peplums were last popular circa 2011. A decade and a half later, the trend has been thoroughly reimagined. Instead of traditional peplum blouses, brands at Copenhagen Fashion Week this season presented skirts and pants topped with the familiar ruffled silhouette.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Nicklas Skovgaard)
Peplum pants will be trending this fall if Nicklas Skovgaard has anything to say about it.
(Image credit: Courtesy of OperáSport)
At OperáSport, simple navy trousers were elevated by frilly white lace.
(Image credit: Courtesy of The Garment)
The Garment wants you to try peplum skirts this fall.
4. Let Stoles Steal Your Heart
Furry stoles sat atop many F/W 26 runway looks in the Danish capital. A warm and cozy addition to any outfit, this is one of those trends that’s as practical as it is stylish. Instead of investing in another wool scarf, why not try this elegant Scandi-approved trend?
(Image credit: Courtesy of Gestuz)
At Gestuz, a furry stole perfectly complemented this ’70s-inspired maxi dress.
(Image credit: Courtesy of The Garment)
As The Garment demonstrated above, this soft and stylish accessory is always a good idea.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Baum und Pferdgarten)
Baum und Pferdgarten’s monochrome outfit was anything but boring thanks to the addition of a chic stole.
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