COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK
S/S 2025:
THE KEY TRENDS
STALWART DENIM, STRIPES AND SHORTS CAME WITH INNOVATIVE TWISTS WHILE SWIMWEAR MORPHED INTO OUTERWEAR FOR HERALDING IN SCANDI SUMMER.
The coolest trend at Copenhagen: dependable denim. At Han Kjobenhavn
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Forget about the age-old ‘Less is More’ adage when thinking of traditional Scandi fashion this time. Make no mistake though, the quintessential stripes were there, so was denim in every guise and shade but there was also an exciting thrust into the world of avant-garde and ‘More is More’, especially by the students of the fashion and textile academies, where fantasy and futuristic creations drew on period costume as well as science fiction for inspiration.
Another huge trend was sportswear-inspired offerings, these often bordering on gutsy grunge. Wide hooped stripes on a rugby jersey was paired with a lacy skirt and cheeky tartan pants. Many designers went as far as adding a rugby ball/football/netball to their creations to fully hammer home the sporty trend. (after all, Danish moms need to buy groceries, meet friends for lunch and do the school run… on their bicycles!)
Other noteworthy Spring/Summer trends included: Swimwear, which came in many guises and frequently morphed into slinky outerwear, shorts, Capri pants and the perennial classic, the trench coat was imperative as the nonchalant and oh-so elegant second layer of choice.
The 1980’s puff skirt also had its moment, as did the trend that designers have been flirting with for many, many seasons now – transparency. Textured textiles were a massive hit too.
Another quirky trend that reared its head was the ear extension headpiece (are designers trying to tell us something – and should we lend an ear?).
Blue denim in every shade was a huge colour trend, as were pastels and the colour pink.
We invite you to sit back and browse our selection of the top trends for S/S 2025, as variations on these themes will be competing for your wardrobe space and credit card come Spring 2025!
Let’s kick off with a few of the outstanding live shows from Copenhagen Fashion Week S/S 2024:
Watch Henrik Vibskov’s show here:
Watch Marimekko’s show here:
Watch Rolf Ekroth’s show here:
Watch Baum & Pferdgarten’s show here:
Watch Rotate’s show here:
FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS
Two key trends combine in this striking ensemble: true blue jeans and textured pleating. At the Swedish School of Textile
A corseted body-con top expose some skin as part of this striking double-denim co-ord. At Sinead O’Dwyer
Washed out summery denim shades, continue the season’s trend for volume, asymmetrics and floatiness. At Stamm
Head to toe in ‘cuteness incorporated’! An outdoor show at Caro Editions
Double denim in the softest pastel shade, with the classic denim jacket cinched for an 80s effect. Pointy pumps complete the picture. At Skall Studio
Denim with overt ladylike overtones, pearls, leopard print pumps & all! At Nicklas Skovgaard
Voluminous sailor-inspired denim trousers. At Munthe
Flower child! Seasons’ trends denim and stripes combine in one ensemble. At Marimekko
A multiple button column dress in true blue denim. At Rotate
Denim for jumping out of a plane! A jumpsuit in distressed denim. At Won Hundred
Dare to wear! Distressed and slashed denim. At Swedish School of Textiles
SPORTWEAR MEETS THE GO-FASTER STRIPE
At Operasport the trend for stripes and swimwear as outerwear combine just perfectly.
Scandinavian chic! Pastel-shaded hoops are worn with a denim skirt and black clogs. At Stem
Colour-blocking and stripes combine with a soft tartan trouser-look. At Henrik Vibskov
Stripes of different dimensions and colours. At Henrik Vibskov
Bold stripes at Marimekko, a brand that has always celebrated the stripe as a feature.
A striking pink stripy co-ord coupled with a rust-coloured sweater at Rolf Ekroth
Layered sportswear is paired with plaid trousers at Stamm
This is where stripes meet sportwear and lace – perfection! At Baum & Pferdgarten
Formula 1, anyone? At Gestutz
An anorak & asymmetrical skirt ensemble is grounded in… a pair of rugby boots! At Deadwood
A sporty bomber works well with asymmetrical trapeze pants. At Deadwood
A ballet top meets a pair of micro shorts in the season’s darling shade, pink. At Rotate
OF TARTAN PERSUASION
Key trend stripes in the season’s key colour, pink, is combined with Royal Stewart tartan at Rolf Ekroth
Fashion shade of the season, pink, is combined with voluminous rusty tartan trousers at Stamm
Four of the season’s trends combine into a stunning ensemble: Scottish tartan in a classic trench is topped off with a tartan bucket hat – all looks very on trend mixed with pastel stripes. At Caro Editions
Stripes, plaid and tartan with shiny brown brogues and sporty sunshades. At Henrik Vibskov
Go-faster stripes in poison green work well with the plaid anorak and oversized velvet blazer. At Rolf Ekroth
Where sportswear meets the ballroom: a dramatic tartan ball-skirt is paired with a tartan bomber jacket. At Rolf Ekroth
TOUCHY-FEELY TEXTURE
Fringy bits in tie-dye shades. At Joao Maraschin
Fake fur for the Ice Queen! Han Kjobenhavn
A textured suit in cream. At Mark Kenly Domino Tan
Slinky black fringe looks super elegant over this LBD. At Rotate
Texture, transparency and underwear as outerwear – three key trends – make this a piece of perfection. At Rotate
Fuzzy texturing in pink, the season’s key colour. At Swedish School of Textile
Fringing has never been this sumptuous! At Joao Maraschin
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
The court jester, complete with pointy shoes! At Sol Hansdottir
Rapunzel, let your hair down! At Sol Hansdottir
Hips get the special treatment in this pink and black dress. At Nicklas Skovgaard
Twirly theatrics at the Swedish School of Textiles
Seafaring Anglomania! At the Royal Danish Academy
Fake fur, but with a difference. At (Di)vision
POWDER-PUFF PINK PASTELS
Pink is the season’s favourite pastel. At Forza Collective
In the powder-puff pink. At the Royal Danish Academy
A raspberry pink slinky dress. At Rotate
A sexy salmon pink mini trench. At Gestutz
A pastel pink double denim co-ord. At Won Hundred
IN THE SWIM
Swimwear – so much more than just perfect for the beach. At Caro Editions
A frou-frou swimwear-inspired co-ord. At Rotate
A 1950’s-Inspired ruched ensemble. At Nicklas Skovgaard
THE BULLISH 80s
Shoulder pads broaden this teal ensemble, blue eye-shadow complete the picture! At Nicklas Skovgaard
GOODBYE FROM COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK!
Endearing 1980s puff skirts and nostalgic ‘Lady Di’ shoes. At Nicklas Skovgaard
