As Copenhagen began debuting their SS26 looks, we take a look at some of the coolest fits and collections that stayed with us. With bag charms still reigning strong, chunky jewellery, and emphasis on fabric, texture, and colour, there’s plenty for the modest dresser to pick from and add to the mood board for the next fit.
Here are our favourites, on and off the runways, from SS26 Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Bonnetje’s Fragile Corporate Wear
When we think of corporate dressing, we think sleek, polished, with not one thread out of place. Bonnetje takes this preconceived notion and flips it on its head. The Copenhagen-based brand is focused on repurposed tailoring—cutting up old suits to create new silhouettes. So in their SS26 collection “Breakable”, you can see right where the fabric is cut and plenty of loose threads contrasted with refined tailoring, which speaks to the broader purpose of what clothes, and corporate wear, reflect.
A Gingham Moment
With gingham print all the rage, we love this look of gingham complemented with vivid colour combinations. The butter yellow clutch is a nod to another trend and is a cheerful pop of colour against the electric blue top, screaming spring vibes.
OpéraSPORT’s Resort Wear
We always have our eyes peeled for modest resort wear, so we were excited to see OpéraSPORT’s poolside collection. Our favourite was an all black ensemble, with embroidered black flowers and pale blue accents that not only mimic the water, but pop against the black.
Dazzled in Drapery
Draped outfits give off a sleek, polished look that is timeless. So when it’s paired with animal print and chunky bangles, we can’t help but look. A contrast between delicate and hard edge—we love how this duo pulls it off!
Caro Editions’ Collection of Love
Caro Editions is all about playfulness and giving nostalgia a modern edge, often using deadstock from brands to create something new. Their SS26 collection, titled “Under The Bridge”, is a reference to Knippelsbro, a bridge where founders Caroline and Frederik Bille Brahe got married. The collection was where colour and patterns came to play. With no room for minimalism, there were flowy dresses, hand-embroidered pieces, and tons and tons of polka dots!
Sporty Glam
When it comes to modestly styling a sheer sequined dress, no one is really thinking sporty. But the juxtaposition of party wear with casual joggers and a top has got us, and Copenhagen Fashion Week, turning heads. Overall, it tones down the look to a more daytime outfit, and is definitely a provocative combination that we’d imagine Sporty Spice donning. The minimal jewellery keeps the spotlight on the outfit, while the accessories add a complementary accent to the overall look.
Freja Dalsjø’s Seasonless Collection
Returning after a six-year hiatus, Freja Dalsjø presents a seasonless collection. With a mostly neutral colour palette, the collection showcased garments made of natural fibres such as wool, cashmere, and some unique standouts like wood and horsehair. It was a collection that transcended season and trends, signalling slower fashion and thoughtful wearing. While some of these pieces are hard to picture for the Gulf weather, considering their fabrics, we especially loved the granite grey super wide-legged pants and all the draped tops and shirts.
Layered Love
The Dress-Over-Pants trend seems to be going strong in Copenhagen, as many street style looks featured either a skirt or a midi dress over a pair of pants. This duo chose jeans, one opting for a boxy silhouette with a straight fit dress and the other opting for a more feminine look, pairing a sheer dress (or skirt?) with a loose top featuring extremely wide smock sleeves.
