Marking the start of fashion’s favourite season, Copenhagen Fashion Week delivered the high-fashion feast we’ve been craving since February. In typical Scandi fashion, the runways delivered plenty of sharp silhouettes, refined colour palettes and floaty designs all of which had the Who What Wear group chat buzzing all week.
In a sea of stylish ensembles, a few major trends floated up above the rest. Spotted across a range of collections, these major runway moments mark next summer’s most in-demand buys. I’ve studied the runways so that you don’t have to. Read on to discover the 6 major runway trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week S/S 2025 here.
1. X-RAY VISION
Style Notes: Guazy dresses, see-through shirts and transparent tailoring peppered runway collections this season. Domino Tan layered sheer blouses over minimalistic bras whilst OpéraSPORT went without. Appearing across a spattering of collections, the transparent fashion trends nods to the slow embrace of a more daring side of styling.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Domino Tan)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Operasport)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / The Garment)
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SHOP THE TRANSPARENT TREND:
Paloma Wool
Alice Sheer Asymmetric Dress
The cotton and silk composition makes this lightweight and breathable for the summer months.
& Other Stories
Sheer Mesh Top
This looks more expensive than it is.
The Frankie Shop
Lenore Semi Sheer Midi Skirt
Style with a boxy tee or wear with a fitted tank.
2. GREEN GODDESS
Style Notes: Praising nature’s beauty by means of a fresh colour trend, khaki, olive and forrest green shades were key player across the Copenhagen runways. Often styled from head-to-toe, the green colour trend permeated collections—cementing the shade as a new-season staple.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Maraschin)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Lovechild)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Domino Tan)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Deadwood)
SHOP THE KHAKI TREND:
This also comes in white and navy.
Style with sandals or wear with knee high boots.
Reformation
Delilah Linen Dress
This elegant halterneck dress also comes in three other shades.
3. A CASE FOR CAPRIS
Style Notes: There’s no doubt about it—the capri pants trend is here to stay. Styled in a relaxed manner across a number of collections Copenhagen has asserted that, if they aren’t already—capri pants will be in your wardrobe by summer 2025.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Herskind)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Filippa K)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Remain)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Operasport)
SHOP THE CAPRI TREND:
Reformation
Posie Pedal Pusher Pant
The capri pants trend is going to be big news this season.
Massimo Dutti
Highwaist Stretch Capris
Capri pants always look chic when styled with a kitten heel.
Arket
Ribbed Capri Leggings
Shop these whilst they’re on sale.
4. PUCKERED PERFECTION
Style Notes: Pretty pleats thrived on the runway this season, ushering in a new wave of romantic dressing. Indulging in volume and excess, the emerging trend show us how the Scandi set have interpreted the growing boho trend—and its charming silhouette makes it destined for success.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / The Garment)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Herskind)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Gestuz)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Forza)
SHOP THE PLEATED TOP TREND:
Anthropologie
Mare Mare Sleeveless Pleated Top
This pretty top is such an easy way to add interest to your look.
Rohe
Strapless Pleated Cotton-Poplin Top
Style this with white trousers for an elegant tonal look.
The halterneck trend is taking off this season.
5. SUMMER LEATHER
Style Notes: An unexpected staple on the runways this year, leather thrived in Copenhagen’s spring/summer shows. Playing with shapes, Lovechild brought us a thigh-length jacket worn sans trousers, whilst Hundred let us know that brown leather is set to be big news next year.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Lovechild)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Hundred)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Gestuz)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Lovechild)
SHOP THE SUMMER LEATHER TREND:
Urban Outfitters
Paige Motocross Jacket
The perfect transeasonal jacket.
Mango
Faux-Leather Pencil Skirt
This comes in sizes 4—26.
Reformation
Veda Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Leather Trousers
The dark brown shade styles so well with creams and pinks.
6. RUNWAY OR RUN TRACK
Style Notes: This summer has been the season of sport, and the runways have picked up on our athletic leanings—dishing out a health serving of sports-inspired styling. Spotted across a number of collections, the sportswear trend isn’t slowing down any time soon.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Operasport)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Marimekko)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Deadwood)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Baum und Pferdgarten)
SHOP THE SPORTY TREND:
This cosy shirt also comes in white.
Marni
Logo-Appliquéd Cashmere Polo Shirt
Style with baggy jeans or wear with a voluminous skirt.
Bogner
Amelia Striped Stretch-Jersey Golf Polo Top
This is already on its way to selling out.
