I am a self-confessed maximalist, and while I have endless appreciation (and a touch of envy) for the Parisian way of dressing, there's just something about Scandinavian style that tickles my brain. If, like me, you're a magpie for a bold print, a pop of colour or a statement silhouette, then Copenhagen Fashion Week would have been a feast for your eyes.
The key to Scandi style is the balance of function and fashion. Practical pieces such as tailoring, knitwear or outerwear form the foundation and are offset with statement elements that inject personality. For spring/summer 2026, that balance was on full display across Copenhagen as outfits teamed bold Dalmatian prints with denim, pops or red and pastel hues with outerwear and an array of puff, balloon and barrel silhouettes with tailoring.
If you're reading this and thinking that it sounds like a bit of you, don't worry, because I've scoured the runways and streets of Copenhagen to break down the five outfits that will be winning additions to your Spring wardrobe. Read on to shop.
5 OUTFITS SCANDI WOMEN ARE BACKING FOR SPRING 2026
1. Animal Print Jacket + Suede Trousers + Pointed Boots
Style Notes: Animal print will always be a staple amongst the Scandi fashion crowd, but this season the classics have been usurped by a new print that has us all enchanted: dalmatian print. It's easy to see why it's such a huge crowd pleaser: it's monochromatic, speaks to polkadot fans everywhere, and leans into the graphic side of animal print that we're gravitating towards right now ( think cow and bambi). There's no shrinking this print. Dalmatian works best when worn as a statement, whether that's a jacket, full-length coat or oversized tote bag, so go bold and let it do the talking.
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A chic alternative to leopard.
A textural touch.
These look great with straight-leg jeans too.
A Scandi brand that specialises in bags and footwear.
A statement pair.
2. Suede Jacket + V-Neck Knit + Jeans
Style Notes: Snake is another interesting print that Scandi girls style so well. Typically reserved for shoes and bags, a pale snake print can add interest to lighter washes of denim and works really well with neutral textures such as knit and suede. The trick is to play on the soft hues in the print and bring them out with wardrobe staples in similar tones. And if you're not quite ready to go for snake jeans yet, just choose white.
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A wardrobe essential.
An edgier alternative to the suede blazer.
COS's jeans are always worth it.
A day-to-night bag.
3. Barn Jacket + Column Skirt + Knee-High Boots
Style Notes: The barn jacket has gone from a practical staple to this season's coolest piece of outerwear, and a glance across the pond will tell us everything we need to know about incorporating it into our spring wardrobes. The stiffness of the waxed body and collar detail makes it the perfect partner for a column pencil skirt. Together, there's a utilitarian vibe that can be edgy with the addition of statement sunglasses and a chunky flat knee-high boot.
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Luxury for less.
A great wet-weather piece.
Pencil skirts have had a makeover.
A brand that offers inclusive calf sizing.
The frame shape of the season.
4. Leather Jacket + Plaid Shirt + White Jeans
Style Notes: Last summer, we had silk scarves, but for spring 2026, it's the plaid shirt that has become the belting accessory to know. With its thrown-on fluidity, it breaks up an otherwise rigid outfit and creates a layered effect, bringing a new dimension to jeans and trousers, and contrasting well with leather jackets.
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High-neck leather jackets are everywhere right now.
A great layering piece.
White jeans aren't just for summer.
Elevate everything from jeans to tailored trousers.
A tote with a twist.
5. Blazer + Balloon Trousers + Pointed Mules
Style Notes: @johannalager shows us how to play with silhouette in a way that feels so Scandi, by pairing a cinched blazer with a pair of balloon trousers. The trousers add volume and playfulness without tipping over into silly, and are refined by the addition of sleek, pointed mules. I can't wait to try this one.
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Choose a cinched blazer for some added structure.
A spring alternative to the barrel-leg jean.
For a pop of red.
The pendant is engraveable.
Small but mighty.