Copenhagen Fashion Week has emerged as a significant force in the global fashion arena, often regarded as the “fifth” fashion week city, alongside New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and a roster of innovative brands such as Ganni and Saks Potts, Copenhagen has also gained prominence for its influential street-style scene. In recent years, the Copenhagen “look” has evolved from the colorful, printed dresses paired with practical trainers or brightly colored Havaianas that dominated around 2018, reflecting the city’s casual and eco-friendly ethos.
The fashion world’s trend cycle is notoriously volatile—heels, once declared obsolete, are now making a strong comeback. Following a period where lockdowns restricted us to Birkenstocks and slippers, designers like Versace, Valentino, and Saint Laurent proposed towering platform heels as the footwear of choice for a re-opened world. Celebrities such as Anne Hathaway and Dua Lipa embraced this high-heeled renaissance. However, as time passed, it became evident that many preferred the comfort of slipper-like flats over the extreme heights of these platforms. Recent seasons have seen front-row attendees favoring Alaïa crystal Mary Janes and mesh flats, rather than shoes that might require emergency Compeed.
As Copenhagen Fashion Week continues to make its mark, it reflects a blend of playful innovation and comfort, showcasing how rapidly the fashion landscape can shift while reaffirming the city’s role in shaping global style trends.
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