Marking the start of the industry’s favourite season, Copenhagen Fashion Week delivered the high-fashion feast we’ve been craving since February. In typical Scandi fashion form, the runways served up plenty of sharp silhouettes, refined colour palettes and floaty designs, all of which had the Who What Wear UK group chat buzzing. In a sea of stylish ensembles, a few major trends floated up above the rest. Spotted across many collections, these big runway moments indicate next summer’s most in-demand buys, and I’ve studied the shows so that you don’t have to.
Read on to discover the six biggest trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week S/S 25.
6 S/S 25 FASHION TRENDS COPENHAGEN KNOWS WILL BE BIG
1. X-RAY VISION
Style Notes: Guazy dresses, see-through shirts and transparent tailoring peppered runway collections for next summer. Domino Tan layered sheer blouses over minimalistic bras whilst OpéraSPORT went without. Appearing across a spattering of collections, the transparent fashion trend 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)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Roege Hove)
SHOP TRANSPARENT CLOTHING:
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 in Black
This looks more expensive than it is.
The Frankie Shop
Lenore Semi Sheer Midi Skirt
2. GREEN GODDESS
Style Notes: Praising nature’s beauty by way of a fresh colour trend, khaki, olive and forest-green shades were key across the Copenhagen runways. Often styled from head to toe, green 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 KHAKI:
Zara
Plain Knit Crop Top in Khaki
This also comes in white and navy.
Mango
Midi Satin Skirt in Green
Reformation
Delilah Linen Dress in Dark Olive
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 several collections, Copenhagen has asserted that if they aren’t already, capris 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 CAPRI PANTS:
Reformation
Posie Pedal Pusher Pant
Wear a simple black pair as you would leggings for a dressier upgrade.
Massimo Dutti
High-Waist 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 and ruching thrived on the runways at CPHFW, ushering in a new wave of romantic dressing. Indulging in volume and excess, the emerging trend shows us how the Scandi set has interpreted the return of boho.
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / The Garment)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Herskind)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Gestuz)
(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Forza)
SHOP PLEATED TOPS:
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 is taking off this season.
5. SUMMER LEATHER
Style Notes: Unexpectedly, 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 SUMMER LEATHER:
iets frans…
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 up a healthy serving of sports-inspired styling. Serving as inspiration for many CPHFW designers, 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 SPORTY PIECES:
H&M
Oversized Polo Shirt in Navy Blue/Striped
Marni
Logo-Appliquéd Cashmere Polo Shirt
Style with baggy jeans or wear with a voluminous skirt.
Bogner
Amelia Striped Stretch-Jersey Golf Polo Top
