Parisians Are Chic, But Scandi Girls Have Mastered Spring Style—6 Trends We're Copying from Copenhagen
When it comes to the perfect mix of fashion meets function, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish women always make seasonal dressing look undeniably cool. These are the trends that they're wearing on repeat this spring.
It goes without saying that there are fashionable women all over the world. The French are experts in effortless elegance, the Italians how to be polished to perfection, Americans are all about statement dressing and Londoners are never afraid to take risks, but when it comes to the women whose wardrobes I most want to raid, the titles goes to the Scandis.
Equal parts minimalist (think Toteme, Malene Birger, House of Dagmar and Rohë) and free-spirited (Cecilie Bahnsen, Ganni and ROTATE), I always get just as excited to see the street style at Copenhagen Fashion Week as I do the shows. Why? Scandi women know to put together looks that have a feel entirely unique to their countries. Always the leaders and never the followers, it's likely any trend that is gaining traction now was on Swedish girls a year ago, and if it's spiking on social media, the Danish will have already been there and got the (viral) t-shirt.
Given then, just how tricky it is to dress for the new season transition, why not look straight to the professionals and see how Scandis are dressing for spring in order to inspire our own wardrobes? From the new blouse trend that could rival classic white to the cosy collared knit that you won't have seen coming, these are the six trends we're copying from our Swedish sisters in spring 2026.
1. Check Blouses
Style Notes: White blouses and jeans have become synonymous with European summers, but just a short hop across the continent Scandi girls are experimenting with colour and prints, most notably the check blouse. Usually spotted with wide leg trousers or balloon skirts, this pretty trend marries together the traditional blouse and check flannel shirt, creating the ultimate cool-hybrid. When we say "jeans and a nice top", this is what we mean now.
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So many great details, so little time.
This looks so cool loose and undone.
Spring time in a shirt.
You can always trust Ganni to get Scandi trends just right.
I can't believe what a great sale price this is.
2. Paint Box Brights
Style Notes: One thing worth studying about Scandi style is just how well they effortlessly mix and clash colours (and look up Marianne Theodorsen, Janka Polliani and Emili Sindlev if you don't believe me). Unafraid of uninhibited brights, this spring forget sugary pastels, fashion insiders are stacking crayon colours to create joyful looks entirely their own. Sorry white tees, but we're looking at new basics now.
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American Vintage are the best for basics in every colour you can think of.
Loungewear made luxe.
Tie a jumper of a contrasting colour around the shoulders or the waist.
Such a happy shade of yellow!
3. Wedges
Style Notes: Finally, a comfortable shoe trend that looks as good as it feels. While Brits are still being gently coaxed out of our socks and loafers, Copenhagen's best dressed have moved onto warm weather shoes, most notably the wedge, and in recent years it has evolved form a boho-inspired raffia shoe to a sleek and sophisticated day-to-night wonder. The last few weeks alone I've spotted patent, suede and animal print wedges cropping up in the collections of Scandi brands, but they always have an open toe and modest heel height in common.
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Top of the WWW UK editors wish list right now.
A Copenhagen based brand delivering straight from the stylish capital.
These shoes make me want to make plans just to show them off.
Shoes for under £50 that look at least £300? Sold.
4. Bucket Bags
Style Notes: While the fashion camps argue over tiny, micro baguettes versus ludicrously capacious totes, Scandi women have moved onto bucket bags. All the chic style of a smaller shoulder bag but with all of the practicality of a roomier top handle, bucket bags have been quietly climbing in popularity over the last couple of years, and with some recent releases from the likes of Versace, Dior and The Row, expect to see much more of bucket bags throughout the rest of this year (at least).
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Deceptively spacious.
Of course DeMellier would have an elegant bucket silhouette covered.
This is seriously big—it'll fit all of your essentials, and then some.
You have to decide is whether to go for the black croc, the brown croc, the tan leather, the black leather, the animal print pony hair, the black pony hair, the chocolate suede, the black suede...
5. Sailor Collars
Style Notes: We've done Peter Pan, off-the-shoulder, turtlenecks, sweetheart, V-necks, and now it's time we had a new neckline and collar to talk about. Sailor collars are the latest way to draw attention to your décolletage, toeing the line between casual fit and smart tailoring. Whether on a pretty blouse or a chunky knit, these were a big hit during CPHFW, and Sézane's navy and white nautical inspired Claudio jumper immediately sold out during the brand's fashion week event and still hasn't managed to stay in stock.
Until the navy and white colourway returns, we're very happy to settle for cream.
No one will believe that this is from the high street.
Isn't this just adorable?
Just as cute with jeans as it would be with white shorts.
C'est chic!
6. Silk Shorts
Style Notes: Linen shorts are good and all, but there's something about the emerge of lingerie shorts that has our full attention. Lace trimmed, delicate and light, if you were wondering how to make such a skimpy short feel wearable, Danish women are grounding theirs with chunky knits up top for a look that suggests that you lounge around the house in pure silk and cashmere. Well, it beats a tracksuit.
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Such a good price.
This whole outfit is perfect for lazy summer days.
How to wear silk shorts for evening.
From the tiny rosette to the intricate lace trim, this shows just how well Rixo do details.
