scandi lights

 

Something about the light in Copenhagen always looks a little different. Softer, maybe. Like a filter that whispers instead of shouts. (Or it could just be Sandra Semburg's brilliant photography, featured here.) This season at Copenhagen Fashion Week, the light isn’t the only thing that hits differently; the vibrant saturated colors we’ve come to expect (and adore) from Scandi girls—the unapologetic chartreuse, the fuchsia on fuchsia on fuchsia—have given way to a more nuanced palette. Think soft grays, muted yellows, dusty charcoals, winter whites. Not boring neutrals—wear-everywhere neutrals. The kind of tones that don’t demand attention but still hold it. And I’m 100% into it! There’s something quietly radical about this restraint. I'm now eyeing a few standout pieces cropping up again and again this week: the stalwart white tank top, suddenly elevated when tucked into a long suede skirt or peeking out from under oversized blazers. There’s lace, too, peeking out too—just the edge of a slip hem under an otherwise simple knit, and yes, baggy jeans are here in full force, worn low and loose, paired with basic knits, above, or sharply tailored outerwear. I like the new ones by Staud and Madewell--the proportions are perfect. Also, strappy sandals continue to dominate, so I just stocked up on these. This more toned-down Copenhagen still feels like Copenhagen: inventive, layered, and deeply wearable.