13 key Scandi street style fashion trends that will be huge once we start wearing real clothes again
So you know your London from your Paris, your Milan from your New York, but if you thought that that's as far as your fashion week knowledge needs to stretch then you might - and we mean this in the kindest way - be living a smidge in the past.
What were once, and in some respects still are, the four major fashion capitals have been given some serious competition in recent years thanks to the Scandi set.
Sweden, Denmark and Norway each host their own sartorial showcases via their capital cities, with Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm fashion weeks hosting some of the industry's most exciting brands as they introduce their vision for the season ahead.
If London is all about out-of-the-box creativity, Paris about the grandeur of heritage brands, Milan about elaborate extravagance and New York about a more minimal aesthetic, then Scandinavian fashion weeks - Copenhagen in particular, which is currently the biggest - is all about fresh, wearable pieces often full of feminine whimsy.
With the likes of Ganni, Cecilie Bahnsen, Baum und Pferdgarten, By Malene Birger, Munthe, ATP Atelier, Rotate Birger Christensen, Stine Goya, By TiMO, Michael Olestad and Gestuz showcasing over the three cities, those with an interest in fashion - and fleshing out their wardrobes - would be wise to keep a keen eye.
Scandinavian fashion weeks also have an incredibly keen eye on sustainability, with Copenhagen widely regarded as the world's conscious fashion capital.
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But it's not just the looks making their way down their runways that the industry looks to for trend forecasting, as the Scandi street style set have made a name for themselves as providing some of the world's most stylish front rows.
Earlier this year, Copenhagen welcomed a roster of chic attendees decked out in heavenly outfits as they battled sub-zero temperatures. Thankfully the snow held off this year.
Scroll down to see the thirteen stand-out fashion trends from this season's Scandi street style set that we'll all be wearing once we start wearing actual clothes again...
Getty Images1. GILETS
Sometimes referred to as 'vests', the more outdoorsy of us know this as the humble gilet, and - good news for adventurers - they're big news this season. Street style stars in Copenhagen wore them atop everything from jeans to dresses and denim skirts.
Getty Images2. BLOCK-COLOUR TRENCH
Trench coats will likely never go out of style, but this season we - and the chicest Scandi influencers - are championing them in punchy monochrome hues and shiny, wet-look fabrics.
Getty Images3. BUCKET HATS
This season is shaping up to be particularly accommodating for the adventurous types. You've got your gilet, now grab your fisherman's headgear because bucket hats are huge right now. Opt for plainer incarnations with drawstrings for full authenticity.
Getty Images4. GIANT BAGS
We forecasted the return of giant bags a while ago, but Copenhagen's most stylish residents truly proved their worth. Wear them with relatively streamlined silhouettes for big impact.
Getty Images5. QUILTED OUTERWEAR
Last year was all about the puffer, but 2020 is seeing a subtler incarnation usurp it in the form of quilt. Usually knee-length and often collarless, there a more lightweight version that renders them an entirely viable transitional piece into spring.
Getty Images6. MATCHING ACCESSORIES
If you're not feeling brave enough to experiment with your base look, 'tis the season to go wild with your accessories. Make like Scandi street style stars and match your bag with your shoes to make the look feel synergic.
Getty Images7. SPLIT-TONES
Half-and-half fashion is an unexpected - but very welcome - trend right now. Whether that be a split-tone boot, coat or even trouser legs, those at Copenhagen truly served up a lesson in how to style it. One word: minimalism.
Getty Images8. BOOT-TUCKED TROUSERS
A great trend for anyone sick of stompy ankle boots - slimmer, pointed ones are taking over the streets and doubling up as the perfect place to tuck your excess trouser fabric. No scuffed hems here, thank you v much.
Getty Images9. BRIGHT SUITING
Despite being one of the most relaxed street style set globally, several Copenhagen fashion week attendees went all fancy this season and opted for two-piece suits. Crucially, however, these were not classic black ones. In fact, they were every colour but.
Getty Images10. THE NEW WHITE JEAN
For so long the white jean only ever really came in the form of a skinny - but thankfully they're making their way into our wardrobes in a much bigger (and wider!) way right now. Think oversized, flared, balloon... the bigger the better with white this season.
Getty Images11. SOCKS & SANDALS
It's official, the socks-with-sandals look has returned... and we're not mad about it. Best worn with your fanciest kicks - think heels and glitter, not your favourite Birkenstocks - sheer socks work particularly well. Just be mindful that they're often dangerously slippy.
Getty Images12. BROWN LEATHER
Brown leather has officially taken over its black counterpart, with sweeping coats proving their most powerful take. Trouser incarnations work perfectly with white boots and knitwear. Whether you opt for real or faux, be sure to stick to the palette.
Getty Images13. PATTERNED COATS
When it came to outerwear in Copenhagen this week, it seemed nothing was too much. We're talking major checks, logo mania and punchy hues, the only rule was harmony - colours must complement one another to counterbalance the busy pattern-work.
