Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026
Arguably one of the best weeks of the year, Copenhagen Fashion Week didn’t come to play this time around with its Spring/Summer 2026 collections. Every year CPHFW perfectly blends timeless creators with new and modern brands, making it a highly anticipated event. Everyone is excited to see what unique ways the brands show up, whether through their venues or their collections. These brands know how to put on a performance that will make the world stop and watch.
But Copenhagen fashion week isn’t just stylish, it's sustainable. In 2020, CPHFW announced sustainability requirements. If a brand does not meet these requirements, they will not be chosen to participate. This sets the fashion week apart, it shows true dedication to the future of the environment, which connects heavily with traditional Scandinavian values.
This year featured an exciting lineup of 44 brands, including two newcomers. These newcomers were Anne Sofie Madson and Bonnetje, and both stunned with their collections. Anne Sofie Madson’s rat bag definitely stole the show, while Bonnetje stood out for their lace pieces and blazers, perfect for fall. But with so many strong showings this year, let's discuss some of the brands that truly shined this CPHFW.
First off is Alis. Their collection a bold plaid appearing in 28% of the looks. Beige appeared in 37.5% of the collection, but a bright yellow brought some fun into 18.75% of the outfits they displayed. Continuing with a trend that has soared in popularity this year, flip flops appeared in 28% of looks. And in 34% of them were exposed boxers, where the top waist band was left peaking out of the bottoms.
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Next up is CMMN SWDN. They came out with lots of texture, patterns, and color. Knit was featured in 34.6% of looks, while outerwear was in 50%, whether it was a jacket or a button up used to layer. The main color was black at 57.7%, followed by yellow at 38%. And the accessories were perfect for any vacation to come, with 100% of styles featuring flip flops, bags in 73%, and hats in 11.5%.
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Forza Collective gave us a mix of classic silhouettes and draping with office attire and eye catching cutouts. Dresses dominated at 60% of the collection, blazers appeared in 10% and ties in 20%, emphasising that strong corporate aesthetic. The main colors included black at 30%, white at 36%, a bright red at 26%, and a silvery grey at 23%.
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Freya Dalsjø was all about texture. With wool, leather, and fur making appearances, this collection focuses on the core craftsmanship values of the brand. Brown led the color palette in 35.5% of looks, but was followed closely by black in 32%. Wool was the most common texture in 35.5% of the collection, while leather was featured in 28%. This collection brought materials and silhouettes that were simple yet luxurious.
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Han Kjøbenhavn brought the pieces that put the word ‘Sci-fi’ to shame. 58% of looks included loose threads and a shredded look. Black appeared in 87.5% of looks, leather in 29%, and shoulder pads stood out in 41% of looks. Bug-eye sunglasses appeared in 66% of looks, continuing the futuristic, almost alien aesthetic.
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Herskind mixed elements of fun with classic styles. Blazers and outercoats were featured in 33% of looks, while fringe was in 20% of the collection and bandanas in 26.67%. The collection stuck mostly to neutrals with black in 40% of looks, brown in 16.67%, and white in 33%. But red in 13% and yellow in 10% brought a pop of colour to the muted fabrics.
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Kettel Atelier was a display of how to do crochet right. Crochet was featured in 60% of looks, while lace appeared in 26.67%. The collection was almost completely white, with 93% of looks including the color, while accents of blue, red, and black appeared throughout.
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Next up is MKDT Studio. 30% of looks included blazers and 33% collared shirts, bringing that increasingly popular office siren aesthetic to the show. Scarves brought together looks, with neck scarves featured in 33% of styles, and head scarves in 16%. Unfinished weaving that was incorporated into bags, coats, and dresses appeared in 60% of the collection. Cream led the colors at 56%, followed by black at 33% and brown at 26%.
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OpéraSPORT brought florals back and gave us one of the best venues of the week. The show took place at a pool, inspired by the pool at Stephanie Gundelach and Awa Malina Stelter’s hotel in Seoul, the inspiration of this collection. Florals showed in 82.41% of looks and ruffles in 42.9%, while leather appeared in 32% of looks and flip flops in 71.4%. Light blue appeared in 46.4% of the collection, breaking up the black in 82% and white in 50%.
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Rotate was all about showing the importance of accessories. Sunglasses appeared in an overwhelming 57% of looks, while belts appeared in 50% and pendant necklaces in 35.7%. The color palette included light pink, baby blue, and yellow mixing in with neutrals. Rotate also incorporated polka dots into 14% of the collection and mini skirts and shorts appeared in 32% of looks.
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The Garment brought classic elegance and everyday essentials. Trenches were featured in 17% of the collection, button ups in 21%, and knits in 28%. Riding boots appeared in 21% of the looks. The fashion stuck mostly to neutrals, with white in 64%, black in 35%, and brown in 14% of the outfits.
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Copenhagen Fashion Week showed up this year with a point to prove, that they have some of the best style in the world. These brands know how to mix timeless styles with daring silhouettes, while also incorporating bold patterns and fun designs. And with this year gaining popularity for the week, do you think it has the potential to join the Big 4?
XOXO, The Fashion Stock Market
Cover Photo: LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT/Harper’s Bazaar
Editor: Felicity Field
