Scandi Style, the subject of global fascination, is in a period of evolution. Minimalism and a colorful bohemianism continue to be mainstays of the regional style, but there’s a vibe shift taking place. The shiny, happy energy is still there but so is a grittier, rawer one that allows for more nuanced readings of the culture. This season prints were less prevalent than saturated color in crayon brights, and openwork materials posed the question: to bra or not to bra? Both options were seen on the runway and on the street. Helmstedt’s charming toadstool queen and Jade Cropper’s sexy mermaid were reminders that Denmark is a land of fairytales. The prevalence of white (in fifty or more shades) could be read as minimalistic—or as a sign that Nordic style is starting a new chapter.

See below for the top trends from the spring 2023 shows in Copenhagen.

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Blanc Slate

50 shades of minimal white.

Backstage at Skall Studio.

Backstage at Skall Studio.

Photo: Tonya Matyu / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Mark Kenly Domino Tan

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Holzweiler

Holzweiler

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

The Garment

The Garment

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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By Malene Birger

 Photo: Courtesy of By Malene Birger

Iso.Poetism

Iso.Poetism

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Rabens Saloner

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Skall Studio

Skall Studio

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Soulland

Soulland

 Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Stine Goya

Stine Goya

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Lovechild 1979

Lovechild 1979

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

MWorks

MWorks

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Sunflower

 Photo: Courtesy of Sunflower

Berner Kühl

Berner Kühl

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Henrik Vibskov

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Mark Kenly Domino Tan

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Remain

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Munthe

Munthe

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Once Upon a Time

From the homeland of Hans Christian Andersen, unexpected moments of fashion fantasy.

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Helmstedt

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

P. L. N.

P. L. N.

 Photo: Bryndis Thorsteinsdottir / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Sloth Rousing

 Photo: Mathias Kruse Jørgensen / Courtesy of Sloth Rousing

Jade Cropper

Jade Cropper

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Holzweiler

Holzweiler

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Peek-a-Boo

The body con trend continues; see through dresses and open weave knits leave little to the imagination.

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Backstage at Stine Goya.

 Photo: Tonya Matyu / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

On the street.

On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

Raeburn

Raeburn

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Holzweiler

Holzweiler

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Soulland

Soulland

 Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

vision

(di)vision

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Rotate

Rotate

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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A. Roege Hove

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Stine Goya

Stine Goya

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Samsøe Samsøe

 Photo: Helle Moos / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Ganni

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The Shirt Haul

The button-down shirt is a Scandi-style staple.

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On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

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On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

Skall Studio

Skall Studio

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Schnaydermans

Schnayderman’s

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Mark Kenly Domino Tan

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Saks Potts

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Baum und Pferdgarten

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Henrik Vibskov

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Saks Potts

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Latimmier

Latimmier

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Stine Goya

Stine Goya

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

OpraSport

OpéraSport

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Slip Past

The slip dress keeps the 1990s vibe alive.

On the street.

On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

Holzweiler

Holzweiler

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Jade Cropper

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Rabens Saloner

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Samsøe Samsøe

Samsøe Samsøe

 Photo: Helle Moos / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Latimmier

Latimmier

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Aeron

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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The Garment

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Coming up Short

Moving on from midriff length, shrugs cut it short.

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On the street.

 Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

A. Roege Hove

A. Roege Hove

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Ganni

P. L. N.

P. L. N.

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Double Denim

The Canadian tuxedo traveled North.

Cecilie Thorsmark in Jade Cropper.

Cecilie Thorsmark in Jade Cropper.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

Schnaydermans

Schnayderman’s

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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(di)vision

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Sunflower

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

WoodWood

WoodWood

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Ganni

Ganni

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Ganni

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Baum und Pferdgarten

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Kiss From a Rose

In Copenhagen, a softer take on the Barbie pink trend.

On the street.

On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

Stine Goya

Stine Goya

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Baum und Pferdgarten

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Soulland

Soulland

 Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Rotate

Rotate

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Aeron

Aeron

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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At Lace Value

A case for lace that’s not demure.

On the street.

On the street.

 Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde

Holzweiler

Holzweiler

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Ganni

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Baum und Pferdgarten

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Soulland

Soulland

 Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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The Garment

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Soulland

Soulland

 Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Active Duty

The nylon pant is a must for busy days and variable weather.

On the street.

On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

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Iso.Poetism

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Ranra

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Saks Potts

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

Ganni

Ganni

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Crayola Colors

For spring 2023, fewer prints, more saturated color.

On the street.

On the street.

​Photo: Acielle / Style du Monde​

Samsøe Samsøe

Samsøe Samsøe

 Photo: Helle Moos / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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WoodWood

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Stine Goya

Stine Goya

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

A. Roege Hove

A. Roege Hove

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Gestuz

Gestuz

 Photo: James Cochrane / Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week

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Henrik Vibskov

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com

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Baum und Pferdgarten

 Photo: Andrea Adriani / Gorunway.com