What to wear in Copenhagen – more where to buy

The fashion month is a famous marathon of parades, events and presentations in four cities and two continents. But what happens if I told you that it was actually longer than you think? Or, at least, this is what the organizers of Copenhagen Fashion Week are trying to do: position the Danish capital as an integral stop on the international fashion circuit by organizing their biannual event a week before the kick -off of New York Fashion Week. That works.

It is difficult to scroll Instagram without seeing at least one fashion editor to make his pilgrimage to Copenhagen, not only for the calendar shows, but also to buy, dinner and dress like the city girls of the city, ooze their Scandi cool. This is also an opportunity to see closely which defines the Scandinavian design of brands like Baum und Pfergarten, Marimekko, Rotate and Stine Goya – all regular participants in Copenhagen Fashion Week with flagship stores of the city.

I am not the type to suffer from Fomo often, but I had to see for myself what it was. So I joined Copenhagen Fashion Week for three days of shows, tourist visits and shopping, which helped me confirm that the fashion month of fashion is effectively lengthening. And for a good reason. The region has prowess of design of small brands, as well as labels acclaimed internationally like Marimekko, the Finnish label that has been working for more than six decades for the Scandi Girl style to work for free today. It is also known for its emphasis on sustainability, with Copenhagen Fashion Week establishing 18 minimal standards of responsibility, in particular that brands must share their sustainability strategy and that at least 60% of the collections are made from preferred materials or dead fabric. These standards are now incorporated by the London Fashion Week, a major decision suggesting that the Danes push the rest of the industry to do better.

Although a three -day trip cannot even start to encompass everything available to see, shopping, carrying and teaching Copenhagen, I did my best to get the scoop on what makes the Danish capital the next great fashion. In front, what I bought, worn and seen there.

How did I get there

In the words of The white lotus’S Victoria Ratcliff, I do not think (at the age of 30), I am supposed to live an uncomfortable life. This is at least what I felt after my trip to Copenhagen in the world cabin of the British Airways’ Club, which included a full -fledged meal service (pasta? Chef’s Kiss.), Skin care aboard The White Company and flat seats. This last part played a decisive role in helping me arrive in Copenhagen in search of refreshing and rejuvenation. With only three days to see everything, I needed to surpass myself with energy. Who can succeed in looking at fashion shows or exploring a new city on zero sleep?

The delicious trip to Copenhagen started at the British Airways Lounge in JFK, where the space was serene and comfortable. I spent a few hours responding to emails, eating ice cream and hydrating myself before boarding my flight to London. After a short stopover, it was a gentle navigation, uh, flying. After abandoning my hand luggage at the Hotel Moxy in the Sydhavnen district, located, I was ready to go fashion in Copenhagen.

What I was carrying

I was able to integrate a lot of winter essentials into my The Classic Away suitcase, including knee -tune boots, two layers and several overlapping options. My itinerary included a wide range of events (including a dinner with Pandora), and I received some brands options in the Copenhagen Fashion Week calendar, so my packaging list had to include neutral parts that were easy to style, as well as a few stars, like the vintage fur hat that became my whole personality this winter. Here is exactly what I worn throughout my trip.

For a day of shows

I love shirt dresses in summer, but I couldn’t resist wearing one from Marimekko on the day of the brand’s track event. But the temperatures were not summer, so I pulled an old thing: wearing a dress at the top. I superimposed my Babaton Circle Midi skirt on it and added my Dolce Vita Burgundy boots for a touch of color. A theo the label coat has added heat. The fur hat was the main character, however.

For a night fashion show

What I like in the Scandi style is how the creators of the region are capable of mixing minimalism and maximalism in a single garment. This mini Baum und Pferdgarten mini dress, which I borrowed from the brand to bring to its parade, illustrates this perfectly: the texture of the cream and the ruffled hem on a fairly classic tent dress. I superimposed a black uniqlo turtleneck (I love this heat) and tights below. My followers of Frankie4 kitten also arrived.

For a day of shopping and tourism

Lana del Rey Blue jeans I am always in my mind when I stylist relaxed looks. You really can’t go wrong with blue jeans and a white shirt. In this case, I wore my tested white buttoned shirt (which I have now had for five years) and a pair of my Low Low Low Jean jeans (I dimensioned for an additional sac scagy). Again, the fur hat was a paid actor during all this trip (just like the lift mirror at the Hotel Hotel).

For an industry dinner

One night in the city with Copenhagen Fashion Week and Pandora, the world of Danish world (known for its wide range of charms like this engraving of engraving), was the ideal place for this outfit. I always find it difficult to assemble looks when it’s cold. But since I attended a brand dinner, the work game hybrid has helped to cement the atmosphere. A chocolate-burgundy mixture was just online with this lens, so I went for my faithful chocolate chocolate in merino merino bananas and never a fully dressed vegan leather pencil skirt. I also loved wearing this coat by Theo The Label, which looked more like a blazer and offers zipped sleeves when temperature changes spoil your mood.

What I bought

Thanks to my flight inducing Zen, I was able to go directly from the airport to exploration. For a fashion editor, it means shopping which, if you think about it, counts for me as old -fashioned reports. I started my trip to Ganni, the Danish label known for its leopard prints, its bulky sleeves and its viral studded apartments. I also stopped by Stine Goya, the ultra-feminine label known for its colorful printed dresses. The two stores have confirmed that Danish fashion brands know how to build universes and aesthetic communities around their pieces, which is why they have such follow -up.

I was curious about another Danish label, founded in 1999: Baum und Pferdgarten. The brand is gaining steam in the United States, and their fanciful sockets on the essential elements of every day caught my attention, so I knew that I had to visit their Copenhagen store. It did not disappoint. The pastel colored walls surrounded a labyrinth of tiled walls with mini racks. There was a literal fountain welcoming buyers and shelves full of aesthetically pleasant books. The Spring / Summer 2025 collection of the brand was in its part: rubber fabrics, leopard printing and striped high collegials were all in the mixture. I was addicted, even if I left without spending a penny.

My next breathtaking store was the Copenhagen exhibition hall of the luxury jewelry brand Sophie Brahe. I knew that I would also leave empty -handed because the brand carries quality inheritance pieces which exceed five digits. But space was sufficient reason to stop. Inspired by traditional Danish design, the serene space with cream walls was the perfect canvas for seeing some of the diamond and pearl pieces, which included a wave paved diamond ring that would be a perfect adjustment for all the none traditional diamond and gold tennis collars that I would do with a white t-shirt.

What I saw

I’m going to save you the evidence: Copenhagen is a magnificent city full of canals, bikes and delicious pastries (Wild Horses at one of the best bundles of cardamom that I tried).

In an industry that often favors profit, well, everything, it is comforting to experience a calendar of fashion week which is more based on ethics than results. This helps the Danes to make it so chic. Brands like The Garment, Rotate, Skall Studio and Munthe presented shows that carefully navigate in the balance between minimalism and floating joy that breathes from Scandi design. More established brands as Marimekko also do well, proving that the region can succeed in trade worldwide while keeping mission in the center and the center.

“We really appreciate the timeless quality of our styles, but also real materials. I think these are very Nordic fashion values,” said Marimekko’s creative director, who is Denmark, after the brand’s show. As a goalkeeper of an archive old decades of signature impressions (including the famous Unikko flower model, born in 1964), Bay pushes Marimekko in the future while keeping the heritage of the brand intact. The fall / winter 2025 collection was an excellent example: a range that has gone through the entire scope of the brand’s minimalist exuberance, gray buttoned shirts made at work with flamboyant color dresses. “I think there is a tendency to think of I think that Nordic fashion is quite minimal. I really try to do the best of both worlds,” said Bay.

What Copenhagen Fashion week has accomplished in almost 20 years is quite impressive. With the adoption by the London Fashion Week of its sustainability standards, it is clear that what is preparing in the Scandi region could soon become the norm elsewhere. It helps that the region already has a reputation for quality design, which is also an incredibly well -dressed population.

And it alone is worth the trip.