Ready to refresh your wardrobe with a touch of Scandi flair? Stylist Corina Gaffey shares the top trends you need to know from Copenhagen's autumn-winter 2025 runways.
We’re only two months into 2025, and the year has got off to a very stylish start, with red carpets a-plenty and fashion weeks kicking off across Europe. Just last month, Paris dazzled with couture shows showcasing craftsmanship and opulence, while Copenhagen Fashion Week reaffirmed its reputation as a fashion week brimming with effortless cool.
Industrial and theatrical spaces set the stage for most shows in the Danish capital, with lofty warehouses, architect offices, car parks and historic venues adding a striking backdrop and a thematic note to the collections. Baum und Pferdgarten, Munthe, and A. Roeger Hove held their shows close to or within their HQs, transforming blank spaces into immersive settings that reflected their vision for the autumn 2025 collections. Opera Sport, MKDT, and The Garment all went for sculptural or artistic with their location choices.
With a heady mix of sustainability, minimalism and a playful edge, the Danish capital played host to thirty-four designers across five stylish, slammed days. Ready to refresh your wardrobe with a touch of Scandi flair? Here are the top trends you need to know from Copenhagen’s autumn-winter 2025 runways ahead.
Where the wild things are
From full-on coats to trims to even handbags, one thing is for sure, or faux sure: the tactile texture of faux fur will define your outerwear for autumn/winter 2025. From sumptuous full-length coats to statement trims, designers like Munthe, The Garment and Herskind embraced faux fur for the ultimate masterclass in cold-weather dressing—faux fur coats draped effortlessly over minimalist silhouettes or simple outfit formulas. At Opera Sport, a classic polo shirt, tailored trousers, and trainers were elevated with a neutral faux fur coat. Meanwhile, Rotate closed its party-centric show with a white T-shirt and jeans ensemble effortlessly topped with a plush faux fur coat—offering plenty of inspo to wear the texture for real-life styling situations. Elsewhere, faux fur was reimagined unexpectedly; at CMMN Sweden, faux fur was bundled up as handbags, and at Gestuz, shawls were decked out in the plush fabric slipped-over tailoring. Whether thrown over casual basics or layered atop eveningwear, faux fur is set to be the texture du jour for autumn 2025.
Hat trick
From the runways to the streets, stylish ensembles were topped off with statement hats. Far from the bad-hair day styles you turn to in the morning to cover up your locks, these hats were more intentional, directional, and stylish.
Designers like Herskind, The Garment and Alis leaned into all kinds of headgear, from boxy pillar-box hats to oversized faux fur and bonnets, reflecting the appetite for practical yet stylish outfit toppers among the street-style set. Simple outfits were instantly elevated with the addition of a headpiece, proving that you don’t need to go full-on with the styling to make an impact. From structured suiting to the classic’ jeans and a nice top’ formula, designers like Rotate and CMMN Sweden showed how a well-chosen headpiece could add just the right amount of pizazz. Off the runways, the Copenhagen street-style set made a strong case for hats as the finishing touch to any winter ensemble, with bonnets, in particular, trending on the streets of the Danish capital.
Scarf styling
With autumn/winter collections being presented, it was no surprise that winter warmers were a focus. Scarves, in particular, were used more than just a practical way to stave off the chill—they became a key styling flourish. At Gestuz and Munthe, they came floor-skimming; at Opera Sport, they were a finishing touch to a double denim ensemble; and at The Garment, they came coordinated with their knitwear.
Monochromatic dressing
When in doubt, wear one colour head-to-toe out. That was the mantra embraced by designers like Birrot, Gestuz, and Won Hundred, who turned to single-hued ensembles for their autumn 2025 collections. Dressing in all one hue is low-effort, chic and easy to recreate; what’s not to love? These designers showed us how to make it work using shades we might already have hanging in our wardrobes. Think earthy, neutral palettes, like head-to-toe khakis, burgundy and greys, while playing with textures, silhouettes, and subtle shifts in tones that keep the look impactful but simplistic.
Burgundy and khaki
Speaking of burgundy and khaki, the two deep, earthy hues return to the Copenhagen catwalks for autumn, adding richness and a chic alternative to more sombre, pared-back shades. Rotate incorporated burgundy into their collection, featuring high-drama fur coats and floor-skimming knitted cardigans. Sculpture knits with graphic rib patterns in the deep wine hue punctuated the neutral palette at A Roege Hove. Baum’s signature collared coat, released in a different shade each season, got a khaki makeover. Gestuz went khaki-crazy, even embracing the colour through hosiery and head-to-toe looks.
Roll with it
Want a simple styling hack to make your clothes look more Copenhagen-coded? Then add a roll-neck. The practical layer infused some depth and layering into outfits on the runway at MKDT, Skall Studio, and Won Hundred. At Stine, they went one step further. Body make-up was used to blur the boundaries between skin and clothing, even etching on a floral-painted roll-neck under a coordinating dress.
Peek-a-boo
From lingerie as outerwear to gauzy, diaphanous layers, designers like Herskind, Gestuz, and Munthe brought a delicate sensuality to the season’s collections. The Garment embraced the transparency trend with a sheer skirt teamed with knits and ballet flats, while lace was a key chic component of dresses teamed with ankle boots and slouched socks at Munthe. Opera Sport offered up lacy negligees layered over silky shirting if you prefer something slightly more demure but effortlessly cool. Munthe added flashes of lace under oversized sweatshirts, offering playful glimpses of skin while maintaining an air of sophistication.
Coloured tights
It wasn’t just lingerie-inspired looks that caused a stir; another undergarment—hosiery—also impacted the runways. Coloured tights were one of the prominent trends that crossed over from runways to street style, with white, red, and grey among key shades for showgoers. But for autumn, designers offered fresh colourways to adopt in your chilly-weather wardrobe. Think deep khaki greens, sky blue, and yellow, adding a playful pop to any outfit.
Nice top
Even the Danes turn to a simple styling formula when they’re stuck for what to wear in the evening—a nice top—typically paired with blue jeans, as demonstrated by Rotate. Gestuz showcased a ruffled, sheer blouse with straight-leg leather pants for a bolder twist. Munthe and Opera Sport opted for black-wash denim paired with nice tops for a more suitable after-dark ensemble.
Check mate
Heritage fabrics got a bold and statement-making twist this autumn. Forget subtle or quiet—this season, it was all about chunky checks, with oversized tartan, windowpane, and Tattersall the patterns of choice for designers. Alis played with the square motif on pj-style trews, while Carro Editions embraced the print on a rotation of faux-fur-trimmed coats. Meanwhile, Skall Studios gave the checkered pattern a more refined look, incorporating it into elegant midi skirts teamed with knits and the Scandi staple of trainers.
Ties
Designers got down to business this season by using ties as the perfect finishing touch. Ties became a standout accessory and gave the most casual looks a sharp edge. Designers went full-on office-core teaming ties with corporate-inspired ensembles, like crisp white button-downs and tailoring. But it wasn’t all about the boardroom—Gestuz gave the classic shirt-and-tie combo a sporty twist by pairing it with a tracksuit and double denim. Ties were already a go-to with showgoers who embraced the easy-to-recreate at-home styling hack, pairing ties with everything from V-neck knitwear to leather blazers and full three-piece suits.
Game on
Elevated sportswear and athletic-inspired fashion got a distinct Scandi twist on the autumn runways. Stine Goya reimagined classic track jackets with peplum-lined details and delicate floral prints, blending femininity with function. Meanwhile, Gestuz and Marimekko leaned into varsity influences, showcasing effortlessly cool bomber jackets teamed with sheer lace dresses or midi skirts. At Munthe, preppy influences were rife, given a 70s edge for a look that screamed retro-prep. At Baum, sporty staples were styled with classic pieces like trenches and midi skirts, which gave ease to everyday pieces. Iconic Scandinavian brand ALIS has been revitalised under the creative direction of Tobias Birk Nielsen, making his runway debut for the streetwear label at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Nielsen said about the standout pieces from the autumn collection: “Alis collection features bold outerwear inspired by archival skate wear but reworked with modern tailoring. There are also elevated takes on classic skate silhouettes, like relaxed trousers with technical detailing and oversized graphic tees that blend past and present aesthetics.”
Leather weather
Leather is a staple on any autumn runway, and this season, Danish designers doubled down on its sleek, timeless appeal—favouring classic black. Rotate even made its leather debut, embracing the dark, moody hue for the first time. “We’ve also added leather and silky velvet this season, which are new materials for us. They capture the vibe of the Rotate woman – bold, confident, and ready to make a statement,” said co-founder and creative director Thora Valdimars. From relaxed, effortless separates to little black dresses with a twist, leather is the ultimate material to elevate your autumn wardrobe.
Photography by Copenhagen Fashion Week.
