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New York Times
14 Aug 2024
Simbarashe Cha


NextImg:What People Wear in One of the Happiest Places on Earth

Not every fashion week can be characterized as friendly, approachable and relaxed. But those are three ways to describe Copenhagen Fashion Week, a twice-a-year event in the capital city of Denmark, a country that has often been ranked among the happiest in the world.

Even though Copenhagen Fashion Week has continued to grow since it began almost 20 years ago, it doesn’t draw the same crowds that gather for shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. This isn’t a bad thing: As other fashion weeks have become over-the-top spectacles where as much attention is paid to who’s sitting in the front row as to what’s on the runway, Copenhagen Fashion Week has managed to avoid some of the egos and excess that can come with its more established counterparts. (Helping to reduce the excess are sustainability requirements that organizers of the shows in Copenhagen require participating brands to meet.)

Last week, at the latest installment of Copenhagen Fashion Week, the event’s inviting nature was reflected in the crowds and on the runways, both of which were full of people of all sizes and backgrounds. The clothes were similarly diverse.

Brands with notable collections included Remain, which experimented with mesh fabrics and sleek silhouettes, and Henrik Vibskov, which embraced frenetic patterns in vivid prints. On the streets, outfits in white and neutral shades — the types associated with the Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic (and summer) — contrasted with ensembles incorporating vibrant colors. There were also lots of loose layers and many clothes with flowing proportions, which looked even better on people who were pedaling around the bicycle-friendly city.

ImagePeople wearing bluejeans and denim shorts standing near two bicycles with frames in different pale-green shades.
Classic blue denim and muted green bikes.
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Striking a balance with slicked-down hair and a jaunty fringed dress.
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A headpiece that evoked those worn by Cleopatra.
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Red hands suspended on strings added a surrealist touch to the Henrik Vibskov show.
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An alluring combination of bold stripes and subtle florals.
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Beaded flower-like embellishments completed this look on the Rotate runway.
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Airiness was achieved by styling a lacy shirt with relaxed-fitting pants.
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Gold hoops accentuated a sparkling complexion.
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Who said knit caps were exclusive to wintertime?
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A simple white dress made an excellent backdrop for that cardigan.
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This group’s attire was eclectic and electric.
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An outfit with the retro glamor of a Slim Aarons photograph.
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This melange of jersey, tinted sunglasses and a small shoulder bag felt modern.
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Dr. Martens combat boots finished off both of these multi-layer ensembles.
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Black bow earrings echoed the smaller white bows dotting the dress.
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The Rolf Ekroth show had an outdoor setting that played well with the earth tones and florals in the brand’s collection.
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At the Stamm show, a pale bikini top broke up a black coat and pants.
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At the Remain show, a black tank top broke up a pale shirt and skirt.
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You could say their outfits went hand in hand.
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A beachy pairing of a one-piece and a low-slung skirt.
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A brim wide enough to double as an umbrella.
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Cargo bicycles were among the ways people got around Copenhagen during fashion week.
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They were symmetric, if not in total sync. 
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A duo whose ensembles bridged rock and romance.
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Looking radiant while bathed in sunlight.
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Their two different styles had distinct personalities.
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Worn over the tie-neck shirt, the layered tanks became more like a vest.
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A skirt just begging to catch a breeze.