7 Street Style Lessons to Take Note of at Copenhagen Fashion Week

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You know you can always expect exciting and experimental street style during Copenhagen Fashion Week—from unexpected pairings to innovative layering and a serious dose of bold color and print. But when the week aligns with a great weather forecast, it makes everything all the more fun. The past four days have shown us what Scandi style is at it’s best, and better yet, what the city’s most stylish are wearing now. A few current favorites among the Danes? Track shorts, polo shirts, and socks. Yes, socks. Not in Copenhagen? Find seven street style-approved trends and takeaways from the week, below—and get ready to incorporate them in your fall wardrobe.

Danish Style Do’s!

Striped Rugby Shirts Are a Crowd-Favorite

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From knee-length shorts to lace skirts and even a snake-print miniskirt, the colorful striped polo shirt was a staple among showgoers and city dwellers this week. Infusing outfits with the Scandi’s signature playful yet functional sensibility, it’s a perfect contender for in-between weather as we transition from summer to fall.

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Miu Miu

polo shirt

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Agolde

Nolan shorts

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Saks Potts

Serena polo

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Rabanne

scalloped lace midi skirt

Outfit Recipe: One Part Sportswear, Two Parts Daywear

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The juxtaposition of sportswear with closet staples provides an effortlessly cool approach to mix and matching everything in your wardrobe, from running shorts to blazers, and even fall boots. The M.O. here? Opposites attract.

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Conner Ives

printed top

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Adidas

Adicolor 3-stripes shorts

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Adidas

x Y-3 asymmetric tank top

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Kika Vargas

Naomi midi skirt

Summer’s Still in Session—Eyelets, Embroidery, and Crisp Cotton Poplin

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Summer weather was in the air this week, and it’s no surprise tastemakers jumped at the opportunity to wear their lightest and airiest pieces. Anything goes, from dainty eyelet blouses outside of Skall Studio to embroidery trimmed frocks.

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Skall Studio

Akina blouse

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Zara

embroidered eyelet blouse

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Ulla Johnson

Jael cropped tank top

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Sea

Lilith mini dress

Expressive Minimalists are Welcome Too

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While there’s no shortage of eccentric looks on the streets during Copenhagen Fashion week, don’t let Scandi minimalism fall through the cracks. From slick tailoring to mesh shoes to sculptural denim, you’ll come to agree that dressing minimalist doesn’t have to mean boring.

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Róhe

open armhole convertible sweater

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Tove

Selena blazer

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Toteme

knitted ballet flats

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Khaite

Lina shoulder bag

Animal Print Is Just Another Neutral

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It’s no secret that we’re behind the return of leopard print for fall, and this week’s showgoers seem to agree. Whether it’s in the form of slingback kitten heels, wide-leg trousers, or blouses, street style stars make the case for the print, anytime, anyday.

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Ganni

tie-detailed blouse

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Levi s

501 90s jeans

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Róhe

double-collar trench coat

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Saint Laurent

Cherish slingback pumps

Why Not Try… A Skirt Over Pants?

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This one’s for the experimentalists! A dress over pants may already be familiar territory, but have you thought about a skirt? This specific method of layering was seen a handful of times this week in both the shows and outside in street style. It bodes particularly well for the sheer skirt trend.

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Baum und Pferdgarten

Saina skirt

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Cos

Arch jeans

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The Frankie Shop

Blake pleated denim mini skirt

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Éterne

wide-leg pants

Don’t Skip on Socks

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While arguably the most basic item in a wardrobe, socks made more of an impact on the streets than you might expect. Every which way you turned there was a crew-length white pair, looking especially sweet with Mary Janes. Consider it the city’s signature accessory—and not just among the Gen Z crowd!

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Other Stories

2-pack socks

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Aeyde

Uma Mary Jane ballet flats

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Comme Si

the Yves socks