Copenhagen Fashion Week AW16 trend report

Sneaker chic

Combining sneakers with daywear remains popular after several seasons. Particularly interesting combinations are seen when casual sneakers are used to play down a formal outfit, as seen at Lala Berlin, Birger Christensen and Ganni.

Modern tailoring

Tailoring was a very popular choice for the autumn/winter collections. Oversized suits cut from various materials seem to be a promising choice for winter. This style was seen at Baum und Pferdgarten, Birger Christensen, Lala Berlin and By Malene Birger, to name just a few.

Midnight lace

See-through lace dresses were seen in various Copenhagen shows, including Jesper Høvring x Great Greenland and By Malene Birger. A-line shapes and long variations offered an interesting touch to black lace fabrics that would make a perfect night-time look. 

Velvet two-pieces

Velvet fabrics were a top Copenhagen trend, seen in everything from dresses and tops to suits and brocade prints; the trend’s most interesting aspect is the two-piece, which is not exactly a suit, nor exactly a top and trousers. Vibrant colours make this look even more covetable.

Military influence

The military influence has been seen in various forms: cuts, colour combinations and accessories such as chains and hats. Maikel Tawadros, Ganni, Lala Berlin and Henrik Vibskov all drew on military style in their autumn/winter collections.

Cut-outs

Cut-out shoulders, a dominant trend for spring/summer, are following through to autumn/winter. Floating, light materials were complemented by cut-out details in tops and dresses at Lala Berlin, Nicholas Nybro, Lovechild 1979 and Jesper Høvring x Great Greenland.

Boxy shapes

Boxy, oversized shapes were a menswear focus this season. Square overcoats and jackets were seen in a variety of shapes and colour combinations at Henrik Vibskov, Han Kjøbenhavn, Henrik Silvius and Asger Juel Larsen.