The 4 New Rules of Scandi Style, According to the Copenhagen Fashion Week Runways

Baum und Pferdgarten finale runway fall/winter 2026
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Copenhagen Fashion Week's fall/winter 2026 season once again proved that the Danish city more than holds its own alongside Paris and Milan—not by mimicking them but by offering a distinctly Scandi point of view that feels fun, optimistic, and irreverent. It’s the rare fashion week where wearability and creativity genuinely coexist.

This season, that balance showed up across four clear runway themes, starting with artful, inventive layering that felt fantastically fresh. It's no surprise, then, that Denmark's high-energy event has earned a worldwide fan base. Gestuz, for instance, counts Hailey Bieber as one of its many well-dressed customers. Continue reading to see why fall/winter 2026 is one of Copenhagen's strongest seasons yet. Oh, and if you're feeling inspired to book a trip, may I suggest perusing our Copenhagen travel guide? I promise it won't steer you wrong.

1. Layer Like You Mean It

If wearing a collared shirt under a simple sweater is your idea of layering, it's time to broaden your horizons. This season, Copenhagen Fashion Week brands displayed unexpected and inventive ways to add texture and depth to your outfits. Aiayu went for a more-is-more approach with layered sweaters, OperáSport added a hint of lace at the waist, and MKDT Studio showed off an artfully arranged cape.

Aiayu runway fall 2026

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Notice how the two tied sweaters are knotted on different sides: one at the model's left shoulder and one at her right hip.

OperáSport runway fall 2026

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This pretty white lace fabric at OperáSport broke up the monotony of brown separates.

MKDT runway fall 2026

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At MKDT Studio, a cape emerged from one side of a double-breasted blazer.

2. Channel Countryside Kate Middleton

Not that I've ever been invited to an English country manor, but I watched enough episodes of The Crown to know what the dress code calls for. For fall 2026, Scandi brands channeled the Princess of Wales with a smattering of plaids, cable-knits, riding boots, and cozy vests.

Skall Studio fall 2026 runway

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You can't tell me Kate Middleton doesn't own this exact Skall Studio outfit.

MKDT Studio runway fall 2026

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MKDT Studio's posh plaid vest would look right at home in the stables at Balmoral.

Baum und Pferdgarten runway fall 2026

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3. Rethink the Peplum

As you're probably well aware, peplums were last popular circa 2011. A decade and a half later, the trend has been thoroughly reimagined. Instead of traditional peplum blouses, brands at Copenhagen Fashion Week this season presented skirts and pants topped with the familiar ruffled silhouette.

Nicklas Skovgaard runway fall 2026

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Peplum pants will be trending this fall if Nicklas Skovgaard has anything to say about it.

OperáSport runway fall 2026

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At OperáSport, simple navy trousers were elevated by frilly white lace.

The Garment runway fall 2026

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The Garment wants you to try peplum skirts this fall.

4. Let Stoles Steal Your Heart

Furry stoles sat atop many F/W 26 runway looks in the Danish capital. A warm and cozy addition to any outfit, this is one of those trends that's as practical as it is stylish. Instead of investing in another wool scarf, why not try this elegant Scandi-approved trend?

Gestuz fall 2026

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At Gestuz, a furry stole perfectly complemented this '70s-inspired maxi dress.

The Garment fall 2026

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As The Garment demonstrated above, this soft and stylish accessory is always a good idea.

Baum und Pferdgarten runway fall 2026

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Baum und Pferdgarten's monochrome outfit was anything but boring thanks to the addition of a chic stole.

Erin Fitzpatrick
Erin Fitzpatrick
Associate Director, Fashion News

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.