Designers from left to right: Rodebjer, Baum und Pferdgarten, Stine Goya, Henrik Vibskov, Baum und Pferdgarten, Ganni

Nobody does it quite like the Danes. The fashion scene in Copenhagen is the embodiment of MAXIMALISM…bold colors, quirky prints and patterns, lots of textures and unconventional silhouettes. It’s the opposite of monochrome, muted dark colors and neutrals you would associate with hygge or Scandi style and design. Despite its cultural and geographical proximity to the other Scandinavian countries, Copenhagen’s fashion aesthetic is a far cry from the simple and minimal styling approach of its counterparts.

Copenhagen Fashion Week offered a hybrid of a few live shows, fashion films and presentations. Some of our favorite designers provided live and pre-recorded content that managed to give the viewer a strong sensorial equivalent to viewing the collections in-person. I highlighted a few of my favorite brands and looks in the collage. These looks fully encapsulated the CFW SS21 shows.

And always as an added bonus with Copenhagen’s fashion brands, sustainability is at the forefront of its operations. Designers know that their buyers are conscious, sustainability-focused shoppers who would purchase a unique, sturdy vintage piece over fast fashion any day.