Cold Weather, Sharp Style: The Best Street Style at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Copenhagen Fashion Week was particularly unforgiving this year. Sub-zero temperatures forced the street-style crowd to dress with intent, and instead of retreating, they went further. The result was some of the most interesting winter styling we’ve seen in years. These are the seven ideas worth taking from it.
When the weather turns hostile, Copenhagen doesn’t scale back, it commits. This season’s freezing conditions became a catalyst rather than a constraint. Styling and accessorising moved firmly to the forefront. Bags were gripped rather than slung, coats were chosen with authority, hats were considered, textures were layered deliberately and, in some cases, people quite literally wrapped themselves in blankets. It was practical dressing pushed to its most expressive point. Functional, yes, but never passive.
1. Carry Your Bag Like a Clutch
A small styling shift with real impact. Rather than wrestling straps over heavy outerwear, bags were carried tight to the body or tucked neatly under the arm. It sharpened bulky coats and strong tailoring instantly, bringing intention to otherwise purely practical looks.
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2. Winter Skirts
Midi and maxi skirts proved their winter credentials. Styled with tall boots, dense knits and substantial outerwear, they felt purposeful and grown-up. Fabric choice did the heavy lifting. Wool, leather and weighty weaves that hold their shape and retain warmth made skirts a credible cold-weather option.
3. Pillbox Hats
Structured hats made a confident return. Pillbox styles in wool and felt framed the face neatly and brought discipline to winter dressing. They worked best with clean coats and pared-back silhouettes, acting as a proper finishing touch rather than an accessory for effect. We explore hats further in the spring issue of Hood, coming soon.
4. Leather Trench Coats
The leather trench emerged as the coat of the season. Heavier than wool and sharper than shearling, it delivered warmth with authority. Often belted and layered over skirts or tailoring, it added structure to softer looks and felt like a long-term wardrobe investment rather than a fleeting trend.
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5. Capes, Drapes and Blankets
Outerwear loosened up, sometimes to the extreme. Capes, ponchos, draped layers and, in several cases, actual blankets were worn as outer layers. What made it work was styling. Belting, careful layering and restrained colour palettes kept these looks practical and intentional rather than theatrical. A very Copenhagen response to genuine cold.
6. Crochet and Soft Head Coverings
Crochet made its presence felt, particularly in head coverings. Bonnets, tied scarves and hand-crafted textures introduced a softer note to otherwise robust winter outfits. This was less about nostalgia and more about contrast. Paired with modern coats and strong accessories, crochet felt deliberate and surprisingly wearable. A trend that has been circling for a few seasons, now finding its moment.
7. Python Print Mix
The animal print story continues, but with a shift in tone. After full safari, the focus moves to python for 2026. Styled with confidence, often layered with other patterns or grounded with strong neutrals, it felt modern and controlled rather than flashy. Proof that print, handled well, can still feel sophisticated.