5 Trends To Wear Now From Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25
This season the Copenhagen catwalks did what they do best: balanced Scandi minimalism with Scandi maximalism. And while hometown heroes Ganni and Cecilie Bahnsen have packed their bags for Paris, and Saks Potts has closed its doors, the energy in the Danish capital is far from fading.
From familiar favourites Rotate, Baum Und Pferdgarten, and OpéraSPORT, who delivered playful, party-ready collections – to rising names like Caro Editions, The Garment, Forza Collective and Nicklas Skovgaard injecting new energy into the lineup, AW25 proved that Copenhagen’s fashion scene still has plenty of bite. Despite industry headwinds, the city’s runways made a strong case for its staying power.
No matter your style leaning, this season had something to get excited about. Here are five standout trends that caught our eye.
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Make It Monochrome
Wearing a head-to-toe hue may sound straightforward enough, but this season’s take on monochrome dressing was anything but basic. Herskind, Birrot and MKDT Studio all played with depth, layering rich textures in a single shade to create multidimensional looks.
All-black remains the perennial favourite but Copenhagen’s runways also saw deep, jewel-toned burgundies, head-to-toe off-white, and charcoal grey making a case for full-spectrum dressing. The trick? Keeping things interesting with a mix of fabrications – matte wool against glossy leather, crisp cotton paired with fluid silk. Accessories followed suit, with matching shoes and bags completing the chromatic commitment.
Fuzzy Feelings
Scandinavian fashion may have a reputation for its clean lines and sleek minimalism, but this season, outerwear went full sensory overload on the runway. From plush shearling and fuzzy mohair to silk plumes designers across the week opted for hyper texture and larger-than-life dimensions when it came to coats.
At Nicklas Skovgaard, oversized outerwear was bedecked with whispy silk offcuts in the Danish designer’s ode to Any Warhol’s 1987 silk screenprints of Hans Andersen, while Rotate’s showcased structured silhouettes in rich, nubby fabrics and Munthe opted for a faux fur duffle coat. Teddy textures, poodle hair and quilted elements added tactile qualities to great outerwear.
Wrap Up
By now we’re familiar with the nifty nonchalant knit draped over the shoulders trick. This season, designers used the casual styling hack to full effect. At Won Hundred and OpéraSPORT models sashayed down the runway wrapped in layers of slouchy grey knit, while Henrik Vibskov opted for graphic prints and The Garment went for rich mohair – sometimes asymmetrically slung across the body, sometimes loosely knotted around the neck, and sometimes doubling as outerwear itself.
The trend is not only practical (although who doesn’t love an extra layer on chilly days?); it’s a surefire way to add a layer of undone elegance to your outfit — like you just happened to throw a cashmere jumper over your shoulders as you rushed out the door, but somehow, you look impeccably chic. Beyond jumpers, oversized scarves and hybrid outerwear pieces played into the trend, making it clear that the simple layering trick isn’t going anywhere in 2025.
Sheer Delight
Unsurprisingly, transparency is trending. Sheer fabrics continued their reign on the AW25 runways, but this time, the look felt more refined, more intentional and (dare we say) more wearable.
At Baum und Pferdgarten and Gestuz barely-there layers were strategically styled – gossamer fabrics were emblazoned with embroidery and worn with polished tailored trousers. Meanwhile, at Nicklas Skovgaard whisper-thin skirts peeked out from beneath heavy wool jumpers and oversized coats. This wasn’t about bearing all but rather playing with visibility. The sheer trend also graced socks in a new twist on dressing for the winter.
For those not quite ready to embrace full transparency, designers offered plenty of entry-level options. Sheer panels in skirts, doubled-faceted mesh shift dresses and semi-transparent layering pieces provided a more subtle approach to the trend.
Tie It Up
The necktie is no longer just for boardrooms and school uniforms, thanks to that Bella Hadid Saint Laurent moment – and designers in Copenhagen have jumped on the bandwagon too. A. Roege Hove styled it in ways that felt unexpectedly cool, pairing them with knitted mini-dresses, slouchy knits, and even sheer vest tops. While Forza Collective went full white-collar worker with starched button-up shirts and skinny ties, all given an update when styled with leather overcoats, bomber jackets and wide-leg brown leather trousers.
Whether loosened for a relaxed, off-duty vibe or tightly knotted for maximum impact, this office-inspired detail added an air of cool to the AW25 collections. The best part? It’s an easy trend to incorporate – just raid the wardrobes of the men in your life, and you’re good to go.
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