From London to Paris to Copenhagen: 5 Fashion Trends That Reached Worldwide Fame

Whether it's a basic Parisians can't stop wearing or the latest item edgy New Yorkers are pulling off effortlessly, we often cover what the fashion crowd is wearing in their respective cities. But since it's all one fashion industry, things tend to overlap. The fun part is seeing how people wear a trend from city to city and picking what feels most applicable to your own style. Regardless of how people in different cities might style it, there's no better proof a trend is wearable than fashion sets from multiple cities wearing it. And even if you don't live in a "fashion-forward" city, the sartorial choice is still yours to make. 

Below, I've rounded up five standout trends currently being worn across borders. Some, like fiery red, are trends frequently discussed in Who What Wear stories. Others, like raffia accessories, are quickly coming back into the conversation. While the latest fashions give us a lot to pick from, this list narrows things down to a few trends that almost every fashion person seems to love, no matter where they live. Keep scrolling to see how different cities styled different trends, and shop trend-inspired items for yourself. 

A Pop of Red

While the fashion set in some cities make red the focal point of their outfit, the color still pops when found only on an accessory. Even the most neutral-loving French fashion people we follow opt for a bright color trend, meaning it's one to note. 

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Paris:
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New York City:
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Copenhagen:
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Los Angeles:
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Raffia

Summer is coming, and a raffia accessory is an easy way to transition your wardrobe to warm-weather looks. Plus, even if you're not on vacation, raffia can add an element that makes you feel like you are. 

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Paris:
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London:
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New York City:
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Copenhagen:
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White Trousers

We never thought we'd see the day when something was being spotted on the fashion set more than classic blue jeans, but white denim and trousers have taken the reigning spot. Chic can be an overused word, but it really is the best way to describe how these look. 

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Paris:
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Los Angeles:
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Copenhagen:
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New York City:
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Rosettes

Many people thought rosettes would be a quick fad, but it's been months since we first discussed them, and they're still trending strong. They add such a romantic feel to any ensemble.

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Los Angeles:
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Paris:
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Copenhagen:
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New York City:
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Maxi Skirts

Maxi skirts are worn so often we could almost categorize them as a wardrobe staple at this point. While the style was heavily worn in the '90s and '00s, it seems it plans to stick around for a while in our current era. 

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Los Angeles:

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Copenhagen:
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London:
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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.