The Free People Looks Copenhagen Girls are Wearing

It is never unusual to see a Copenhagen girl dressed to the nines—whether she’s sitting front row at the Stine Goya show or simply grabbing an iced matcha on a sunny Tuesday. So during Copenhagen Fashion Week, it was no surprise that the street style set leaned heavily into Free People's chic bohemian aesthetic. From tactile stripes to structured military tops, here are 4 standout Free People trends the Scandi girls are wearing right now—and exactly how to recreate them.

While polka dots and leopard print have dominated New York street style this season, stripes remain Copenhagen’s undisputed print of choice. This summer, Scandi girls are taking classic Free People knits and accessories a step further by layering multiple striped pieces together for an eclectic, colorful result.

Anna used stripes as tactical accessories, slinging a brown striped scarf low around her hips over a khaki midi skirt and button-up brown tank, finishing with a striped bucket hat and neon yellow flip-flops. Amalie took a tonal approach, styling a cream cashmere wrap top over poppy low-rise baggy denim jeans. She swapped out a traditional belt for a red-and-white striped scarf tied loosely at the waist, matching her coral-red flip-flops. Addie delivered a masterclass in color-blocking, layering a bright pink Free People striped tank over a mint-green striped long-sleeve tee. Styling her look with white drawstring capri trousers, a pink knitted skull cap, and a suede shoulder bag, she proved that stripes are officially the easiest way to introduce playful color into a neutral summer wardrobe.

Unexpected pairings took over Copenhagen Fashion Week—from track shorts with heels to blazers over boxer shorts—and one of my personal favorites was baggy parachute bottoms paired with delicate tops. This is a Danish styling combo worth taking back home with you.

Becca leaned into minimalist monochrome, stepping out in a soft launch mini dress layered over pull-on parachute pants, accessorized with dark rectangular frames, a statement tassel necklace, We The Free grey tote bag, and classic black Tabi flats. Emma paired slouchy olive military cargo pants with a light, ruffled sheer open midi dress and added a fun pop of color with cherry red jelly flats. Speaking of color, Rebecca went all out with neon pink parachute pants and a printed aqua halter top, accessorizing with a lime-green mini purse, clear jelly thong sandals, and a sparkly scarf tied around her waist. Sofia styled a cream cinched-waist balloon jacket over delicate white lace trim with a long grey parachute bubble skirt, finishing off the look with black wedge thong sandals.

Utilitarian military jackets and structured, brass-button Free People vests have been quietly filling shopping carts all season (including mine)—and CPHFW proved why. Instead of keeping them strictly for streetwear looks, you can easily throw these structured jackets over floaty skirts, maxi dresses, or wide-leg trousers.

Naja gave military tailoring an off-duty model touch, wearing a double-breasted espresso colored utility jacket over a green henley longsleeve, baggy denim jorts, and slouchy black leather boots. Tina opted for a sleek, black vegan leather utility jacket paired with a chino pleated midi skirt, a studded suede shoulder bag, and olive-green kitten heels. Roo went full Danish maximalist, styling a cream Free People military vest over plaid parachute trousers. She finished the look with a white lace sash around her waist, a crochet cap, a hot-pink shoulder bag, and clear thong sandals—hitting almost every major street style trend seen across Copenhagen in one outfit.

One of the most popular formulas spotted on the cobblestones was pairing delicate, ultra-feminine Free People lace dresses with heavy-duty accessories. The resulting contrast instantly balances sheer fabrics while giving off a cool, off-duty edge.

Genesis epitomized city sophistication by layering a delicate black lace slip dress over tailored pinstripe barrel trousers and pointed-toe patent pumps. She finished the look with an oversized cream suede tote bag and an eye-catching silver disc pendant necklace. Meanwhile, Wilma channeled bohemian cottage-core energy, draping a pink patterned jacquard jacket over a cream Free People lace midi dress. She offset the softness with high-contrast accents: a baby-blue suede slouchy tote bag, a silver horse-pendant necklace, and sharp black lace-up combat boots.

From cottage-core dresses to baggy streetwear silhouettes, Free People has you covered no matter what your fashion week agenda looks like. Seeing these outfits brought to life on the streets made me want to completely redo my late-summer wardrobe—and I personally couldn’t leave the store without grabbing a crochet beanie for myself after seeing how these it-girls styled them.