Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
Flip flops, bonnets, bleached brows and Lime bikes: no one does fashion week quite like the Copenhagen set. Since its launch in 2006, this bi-annual event hosted in Denmark’s capital has become a hotspot for viral micro trends, influencers, It-girls and a cheat sheet for the items you should be buying ahead of autumn.
This August polka dots, baggy white jeans, brown suede jackets and sports shorts are among some of the key takeaways. But it’s the ladies stomping the cobbled streets, rather than the models on the runway, that are setting these style standards.
Better yet, these must-have items are all extremely wearable and you can easily emulate the look for less. Scroll on for the best street style outfits from the front row and where to get your hands on your version.
Slogan T-shirts
A guest outside at Copenhagen Fashion Week wearing a Ganni t-shirt dress
Opt for a stylish take on the simple white tee and try one with a flashy slogan instead. Be it a brand name or a clever saying, you’ll be sure to garner compliments with this easy swap. Wear yours oversized as a dress if you’re feeling daring, or choose a slim baby-T cut or tuck an oversized style into jeans, jorts or a maxi skirt. My favourites (and the wittiest) come from London-based brand Ruby Loot.
Suede jackets
A guest outside at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Forget soft chocolate hued bags. Brown suede has come for your jacket now, too. Boxy, cropped styles will be the most flattering with your denim. And you don’t need to splurge on the real deal. Convincing suedette iterations are popping up all over the high street – and they look just as fabulous as real hide. If you’re after a forever buy, look no further than Rixo’s investment Dionne design.
White jeans
Emili Sindlev at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Winter white – not ecru or cream – jeans might not be on your radar, but they should be now. The It-fit is wide legged, baggy and mid to low rise (if you can stand it). Abercrombie & Fitch and DL1961 are great places to look first. Top tip: invest in a packet of stain removal wipes to keep in your handbag – coffee splashes are not part of the recommended look.
Oversized polka dots
Nina Sandbech at Copenhagen Fashion Week
It’s likely you’ve been wearing these this summer already. The update? Make sure the print is oversized rather than ditsy. Monochrome navy, black and white colourways are the most striking. I have my eye on a couple of wedding guest dresses from Phase Eight and Nobody’s Child.
Sports shorts
Ambre Lipuma at Copenhagen Fashion Week
If, like me, you’ve been riding the Lioness hype and avidly awaiting further news on the upcoming Bend it Like Beckham remake then this trend is for you. Comfortable, colourful and actually rather practical, these football shorts are far more versatile than you think. Wear them with your sandals now and if you’re feeling confident the autumnal upgrade would be to pair yours with bare legs and cowboy boots.
Rugby shirts
Sasha Sviridovskaya at Copenhagen Fashion Week
This trend trickled down from the Miu Miu runway last year and according to the Scandi lot, it’s not going anywhere. A neutral block colour is a classic you’ll return to again and again. But I recommend trying clashing stripes for more interest instead. Just avoid any logos – or risk looking like you came straight from the pitch.
Heeled flip flops
A guest outside at Copenhagen Fashion Week
It’s safe to say the fad of wearing flip flops in the city came from Copenhagen. Now you’ll spot thonged feet everywhere in London, Milan and Paris. Save your foamy rainbow toned Havaianas for the poolside and try sleek black leather iterations instead. You’ll quickly find they work with almost everything in your wardrobe and can feel casual yet dressy too. Bonus points if you opt for a pair with a heel.
Scarves
Guests outside at Copenhagen Fashion Week
If you buy one thing, make it a scarf. These Danish It-girls have been wearing theirs wrapped around their hair, necks and even their waists – yes, really. Tie yours over a white tiered midi for the ultimate Scandi take on skirting.
