STREETSTYLE from Copenhagen Fashion Week ss26

Trends That Define the Season

Street style has always been the heartbeat of Copenhagen Fashion Week — playful, bold, and forward-thinking. While the runways of SS26 showcased designers’ visions, the streets told their own story. This season, Danish fashionistas once again confirmed that Copenhagen is the capital of effortless cool, blending Scandinavian minimalism with quirky statement dressing.

Amberzine explores the top street style trends spotted during Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 — from playful prints to unexpected accessories.

Polka Dots – Playful and Bold

Polka dots were without a doubt the most noticeable street style trend of Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26. From tiny delicate patterns to oversized circles, dots appeared everywhere — often layered in one look. Fashion insiders experimented by mixing polka dots with stripes or accessorizing with bold statement pieces. The color combination of chocolate brown and creamy white stood out as particularly on-trend.

Polo Tops – Retro Reinvented

The retro polo shirt has made a serious comeback. Striped, checked, and sometimes worn two at once, polos were styled in unexpected ways. Street style stars paired them with elegant skirts, or layered for a preppy-meets-chic effect. This season proves that the polo is no longer just casual wear — it’s a statement piece.

Studs and Metal Details – From Bags to Skirts

Metal studs have long adorned leather bags, but during Copenhagen Fashion Week they spread across jackets, skirts, and dresses. The message was clear: more is more. Studded details turned otherwise simple outfits into rebellious fashion statements, pushing this rock-inspired accent into the mainstream.

Volume – Dresses That Breathe

Voluminous dresses floated through the streets, adding a romantic touch to the Copenhagen fashion scene. Billowing sleeves, puff shoulders, and endless ruffles moved gracefully in the wind. Both floor-length gowns and shorter dresses styled with trousers dominated the silhouettes, highlighting a soft yet powerful femininity.

Checks – A Rival to Polka Dots

If polka dots were playful, checks were their structured counterpart. From bright summer dresses to tailored jackets and skirts, checks were everywhere. Bold and colorful, they offered a fun alternative to the dotted trend, proving that print-mixing remains a Copenhagen favorite.

Silk Scarves – Reinvented Accessory

A silk scarf is no longer just an accessory for the neck. The Copenhagen crowd tied them around waists, transforming them into statement belts over skirts or trousers. Others styled scarves as bandanas or hair ties, reviving forgotten ways of wearing them with a fresh, modern twist.

Headwear – The Quirky Copenhagen Signature

No Copenhagen street style season is complete without standout headwear. For SS26, crochet hats stole the spotlight, while daring fashion lovers opted for crystal-embellished hats. Classic sailor-style bucket hats and pillbox hats also made appearances, with color being the key styling element.

The Spirit of Copenhagen Style

Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 confirmed once again that Danish street style is playful, experimental, and unafraid of bold statements. Polka dots and checks brought pattern power, studs and ruffles added texture, while scarves and hats reinvented accessories.

Effortless yet daring, the Copenhagen street style scene proves that trends here are not just followed — they are created.

Fashion editor: Jekaterina CIMKANE @cimkane