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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 — What You Missed (And What Mattered)

By Erin Louise

8 Aug 25


Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 just wrapped — and it wasn’t just pretty clothes on pretty people. It was thoughtful. It was future-facing. And most importantly? It actually felt wearable.


Because in Copenhagen, slow and sustainable isn’t a marketing hook. It’s the entire backbone. From poolside debuts to ritualistic nature shows, every runway carried a point of view rooted in craft, care, and clothing that earns its place in your wardrobe.


Here’s what stood out.


OpéraSPORT: Resort Meets Tech



The week opened with OpéraSPORT poolside — literally. Hibiscus prints drifting across sheer silks, breezy separates that begged for a suitcase escape, and the pièce de résistance: a 3D-printed Havaianas flip-flop. Resort-inspired but grounded in tech-forward thinking, the collection combined sustainable fabrics with unexpected delight. A reminder that slow fashion can have a sense of humour.


Forza Collective: Business, But Make It Dramatic



Forza Collective took “business casual” and threw it a plot twist. Sharp suiting with exposed shoulders. Sculptural ties replacing traditional neckwear. Tailoring with cut-outs that made you do a double take. Minimalist in palette, nostalgic in references, but entirely modern in execution — the kind of power dressing that makes an entrance before you’ve said a word.


Bonnetje: Officewear Reimagined



If the 9-to-5 uniform got a second life, Bonnetje would be behind it. Upcycled suiting was deconstructed and reassembled into asymmetrical silhouettes. Negligee details softened sharp lines. The whole thing pulsed with feminist energy — not in slogans, but in the confidence it demanded from the wearer. Sustainability here wasn’t an afterthought; it was the starting point.


RANRA: Clothing as Ritual



RANRA’s debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week, aptly titled 'Rhubarb', unfolded like a quiet ceremony. Models walked through nature, dressed in weathered silks, heavy canvas, and softened leathers. Every piece looked touched by sun, wind, and time. Instead of hiding wear and age, the collection embraced it — proof that beauty often comes after the first scratch, not before.


"In Iceland, you don't force the seasons. You wait, you observe," says designer Arnar Már Jónsson. "Rhubarb has always marked the beginning of something for me – the end of darkness, the first signs that things are growing again. That feeling is what we wanted this collection to capture – something alive, local, slow, and full of potential."


Iamisigo: A Debut with Depth



Making their Copenhagen debut, Iamisigo — founded by Bubu Ogisi — turned the runway into an immersive, sensory experience. African craftsmanship met decolonial design in a collection that was as much storytelling as it was clothing — rich textures, layered meaning, and pieces that blurred the line between art and apparel.


Bubu Ogisi spoke to Copenhagen Fashion Week, "this collection carries not just design, but memory—a language of its own woven into every thread. The show is an offering of sorts, a ritual performance that speaks not only to the eye, but to the body, the mind, and the soul."


Cecilie Bahnsen: A Homecoming



For her brand’s 10th anniversary, Cecilie Bahnsen brought it home. The runway was a love letter to her archives — voluminous skirts, romantic textures, and that unmistakable Scandi softness. Slow fashion here wasn’t about restraint; it was about emotional resonance. Clothes you feel in your bones, not just see in the mirror.


The Takeaway: Less Hustle, More Heart

Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 proved that sustainability and style aren’t separate conversations — they’re one and the same. Through texture, craft, and creative roots, every show reminded us that the best wardrobes are built slowly, piece by piece, with intention.


Want that soft-power look? Take notes from Copenhagen: buy less, choose well, and wear it like you mean it.



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