12 Spring 2025 Trends to Know From Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Copenhagen Fashion Week, otherwise known as Fashion Month’s cool little sister, offers a first glimpse at the trends spring/summer 2025 has to offer, before New York, London, Milan, and Paris take over your Instagram feed. After all, Scandi style tends to remain one step ahead of the curve, so it’s always a good indicator of what’s coming to our closets, regardless of the season. And with brands like Rotate, OpéraSPORT, and A. Roege Hove on the roster, it was sure to be a (very) fashionable time.

If the uncharacteristically pleasant weather in the Danish capital was any hint, next spring will be all about joy: the joy of clothes, the joy of the outdoors, the joy of expression, and the joy of living life. “We design dresses that you can walk fast in,” Marimekko creative director Rebekka Bay tells ELLE. “You can take ownership, you decide how you want to wear it, but you can also get on with your life.”

Adds designer Joao Maraschin: “The forward-looking trend is an effortlessly versatile wardrobe that blends casual, dressy, cool, and layered styles all together. It is all at once, organically at the same time, bringing together contrasting elements like tailored jackets with swimwear and heels, cocktail dresses with heavy denim, [and] maxi jumpers and jackets with miniskirts and trainers.” The runway shows offered just that, from elegant transparent fabrics to head-to-toe moto leather and pops of acid green.

Another important factor that sets Copenhagen Fashion Week apart from its fashionable peers? A focus on sustainability. In order to participate, designers must meet a minimum standard for eco-friendly practices, including using at least 60 percent certified, made-of-preferred, or deadstock materials. This is the fourth season the requirements have been in place, and others, like Berlin Fashion Week, are planning to follow suit.

Below, we rounded up the top trends from the shows, so you don’t have to wait to shop the next big thing. See and shop them all below.

Stylish Shorts

Skall Studio

Baum und Pferdgarten

TG Botanical

Rabens Saloner

Caro Editions

Han Kjøbenhavn

OpéraSPORT

Marimekko

Stem

Thanks to Billie Eilish and a gaggle of Lower East Side cool kids, long, baggy shorts are back in style. You don’t have to be a tomboy to get in on the skater-friendly trend, though. Knee-length denim shorts or airy khaki shorts offer somewhat of a neutral stance on the trend. As with any statement piece, it’s all in how you style it. Pair with sneakers or moto boots for a more casual take or wear with strappy heeled sandals or clogs for an elevated look.

Nolan Short

Xavier Denim Bermuda Shorts

Valli Mid Rise Bermuda Short

Valli Mid Rise Bermuda Short

Xavier Denim Bermuda Shorts

Summertime Knits

Rolf Ekroth

Joao Maraschin

A. Roege Hove

TG Botanical

Stem

Rotate

Herskind

Lovechild 1979

Munthe

Knits and sweaters might not be the first piece of fashion that comes to mind when you think summer, but think breezy coastal evenings, nights on the beach, or mornings on a boat. Summertime knits are their own product, as they need to be breathable and light, yet still cozy. Open knit patterns and delicate yarns come into play here, as seen on the runways of Rolf Ekroth, Joao Marschin, and Herskind. The key to finding your perfect summertime knit is deciding what you will wear under it, if anything.

White Embroidered Knit Sweater

Ianna Sleeveless Crochet Midi Handkerchief Dress

Skeleton Knitted Midi Skirt

Get Sporty

Baum und Pferdgarten

Marimekko

OpéraSPORT

Henrik Vibskov

Stem

Move over, tennis-core. The latest sports-inspired trend will have us all in stripes and collars, with rugby taking over the season for spring/summer 2025. Long or short-sleeve and no matter the colors, this trend is not only everywhere on the runways, like at OpéraSPORT and Marimekko, but it’s already everywhere in Copenhagen street style, as well.

Striped Cashmere Rugby Pullover

League Shirt

League Shirt

Striped Cashmere Rugby Pullover

Marlow Polo

Silver Jewelry

Herskind

Joao Maraschin

Han Kjøbenhavn

Remain

Deadwood

Mark Kenly Domino Tan

The designated cool kid of fashion month has spoken: silver and white gold are the metals of the season. From Joao Maraschin to Deadwood, silver jewelry embellished looks from edgy leather to demure knits. Chain necklaces and belts offered streetwear-approved vibes at Han Kjøbenhavn, while sculptural cuffs and earrings were chic and elevated at Remain.

Giselle Cuff

Organically Shaped Stacking Rings

Roscida Drop Hoop Earrings

transparent Power

Remain

OpéraSPORT

Forza Collective

The Garment

Joao Maraschin

Henrik Vibskov

Mark Kenly Domino Tan

A. Roege Hove

Light and airy are always the vibe for the warmer months, but especially at Copenhagen Fashion Week’s The Garment and Remain shows. Layered transparent pieces are especially chic, but if you want to flaunt it, there’s no time like next spring.

Colson Silk Safari Jacket

Peri Silk-Blend Chiffon Midi Skirt

Sleeveless Linen-Blend Organza Dress

Shades of Gray

Gestuz

Herskind

Remain

A. Roege Hove

Baum und Pferdgarten

Forza Collective

The Garment

Nicklas Skovgaard

Mark Kenly Domino Tan

Corporate-core might still be having a moment but the main takeaway has been the grey color palette seen across the runways. From charcoal to cool slate, from transparent and silk to tweed and pinstripes, grey is an evident color of the season. The chic, minimalist color doesn’t have to be all business, either. “I was drawn to the seemingly contrasting fashion eras of the ‘80s and ‘90s,” said Remain designer Martin Asbjørn. “I found inspiration in their shared affinity for ‘power dressing.’ We hope to see this woman wearing the pieces throughout her daily life, feeling empowered and elegant in all that she does; from the office, to the art gallery, to the wine bar.”

Lazy Diana Asymmetrical Draped Top

Margo Pleated Self-Tie Gauzy Jersey Midi Skirt

Homme Pleat Pants

All Leather Everything

Won Hundred

Gestuz

Deadwood

Han Kjøbenhavn

You might think leather is a winter material but CPHFW begs you to think again. Head-to-toe leather looks graced the runways of at Gestuz and Won Hundred and colors ranged from all black, all brown, all grey and moto-racing contrasts. Sometimes beauty is pain, but in this case it might be just sweat.

Annotto Button Down Oversized Shirt

Racer Jacket

Clarissa Leather Pants

Double Denim

Skall Studio

Rotate

Gestuz

Won Hundred

Rabens Saloner

Sinead O’Dwyer

Baum und Pferdgarten

Another head-to-toe trend favored on the runways was all denim. Canadian tuxedos are nothing new of course, but spring/summer 2025 proves that there are several ways to style your denim pieces.

Paige chambray jumpsuit

Argo Top

Denim Maxi-Skirt

Tube Tops

The Garment

Herskind

Rotate

TG Botanical

TG Botanical

Lovechild 1979

Skall Studio

Baum und Pferdgarten

Tan lines, beware: spring/summer 2025 will be all about the tube top. Whether you’re in a strapless dress/top, a corset, a bandeau, or a scarf top, the décolleté will be on full display in the warmer months, so use this winter to apply your creams and serums accordingly. There’s a carefree-ness that comes from not having straps and at shows like The Garment and Lovechild 1979, tube dressing took on a flowy, almost bohemian feel. “We were interested in the different perspectives on what a contemporary work uniform is, with its blurry lines between being on and off work,” said Lovechild 1979 designer Anne-Dorthe Larsen. “The notion of moving between different settings and surroundings, and how our attire transforms accordingly, or maybe not at all.” With pieces like a strapless dress or tube top, you can go anywhere, anytime, and maintain a free-spirited elegance.

Selma Dress

The Tori Tube Top

Tube Dress

Capri Pants

Herskind

Rotate

A. Roege Hove

Nicklas Skovgaard

OpéraSPORT

Gestuz

Capris have been making an unexpected but much-welcomed comeback on recent runways, and they’re on the precipice of rejoining the mainstream. Whether knit or cotton, paired with kitten heels or flip flops, capris will fit into any wardrobe as a sign of springtime fun to come.

Mary Capri Pant Zemeta

Capri Jeans

Capri Pants

Acid Green

A. Roege Hove

TG Botanical

The Garment

Deadwood

Baum und Pferdgarten

Lovechild 1979

Forza Collective

Sinead O’Dwyer

Brat summer this, Brat summer that. Get ready to hear all about it next summer too, as acid green is here to stay. Not sure how to style? Go ladylike circa The Garment or Lovechild 1979, or playful like Baum und Pferdgarten or Sinead O'Dwyer.

V-neck Knit Sweater

Sequined Mesh Midi Skirt

High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Bubble Skirts

Rotate

Sinead O’Dwyer

Herskind

TG Botanical

Munthe

Nicklas Skovgaard

Both ‘80s and 2010s-inspired, bubble skirts are all about volume. Naturally feminine, the silhouette adds a focal point to any outfit, whether styled under a blazer or with a crop top, with knee-high boots or flat mary-janes. However you choose to style, swish your way through summer with the fun and flirty extra fabric.

Geel Cloud Bubble Mini Skirt

Bubbly Mini Poplin Skirt

Brynn Skirt

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