Copenhagen Fashion Week demonstrated the breadth of trends shaping the denim market.
The Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collections were a celebration of fashion, from Gestuz’s fusion of denim rosettes with a moto-inspired jumpsuit to the resurgence of grunge-meets-rave vibes by brands like Fine Chaos and Deadwood—the season, it’s all about breaking the rules and embracing endless possibilities of denim.
Raw dark denim interjected a sense of casualness to Rotate’s collection of silk satin dresses, velvet cocktail dresses and faux fur coats. The Copenhagen-based brand showed cocoon-shaped jeans as well as a modish skinny fit. Pieces were decorated with Rotate’s signature 3D flower embellishments.
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Dark wash denim coordinates were part of CMMN SWDN’s first collection for women. Denim shirts feature exaggerated pointed collars, while denim trousers showcased the label’s experience in men’s wear.
Baum und Pferdgarten’s collection called “Heartbeats” was inspired by the contrasts between the “serene charm of the British countryside and the expressive vibrancy of more retro and rustic times,” the Copenhagen-based brand said.
Taking a playful, “no rules” philosophy, denim pieces include a chore jacket, jeans and a mini dress adorned with sparkly black floral appliques, faded black denim coordinates and dark wash jeans with workwear-inspired stitching. Loose vintage wash jeans were tucked into slouchy boots, while pops of leopard print and tartan played up the collection’s English eccentricity.
Munthe drew references from retro university aesthetics of the 1970s. Wide-leg jeans featured unraveled hems, exuding a casual and laidback vibe. Denim culottes and flared jean with front seam were more polished options. The denim pieces were paired with a varied assortment of toggle coats, faux furs and blouses with checked pussy bows.
“The goal was to create a collection that feels effortlessly casual yet undeniably feminine, enhanced by a subtle, boyish edge. The overarching theme embodies vibrant ambition and individuality, seamlessly interwoven with a vintage appeal that is both aspirational and approachable. It’s a style that radiates confidence and charm, merging the sophistication of academia with the relaxed ethos of athleticism,” said Naja Munthe, founder and creative director of Munthe.
Caro Editions shared a similar autumnal theme with jeans tucked into boots with Chanel deadstock tweed and velvet. Jeans were trimmed with Harris Tweed checks. Caroline Bille Brahe, founder and creative director of Caro Editions said the collection is the “clearest expression” of her vision for the brand, with designs being more tailored and self-assured.
The majority of Alectra Rothschild Masculina’s collection was upcycled or made from deadstock materials, especially ones that made using Tencel. Jeans are shredded and falling off the body “showing that we are constantly battling the world around us for just existing,” the brand stated in the show notes.
Won Hundred was inspired by the theme of collapse and rebuild. Black and inky indigo washes, distressed fabrics and effects that made jeans, jackets and skirts look dirty grounded the collection with raw and earthy textures. These gritty and washed down denim pieces were were contrasted with luxurious silk shirts, soft corduroy, and textured crinkled leather.
Won Hundred placed a strong emphasis on the women’s wear line for F/W 25-26, underscoring the vision for the brand’s future.
Danish brand Alis reintroduced itself as a force for underground fashion with a collection dense with youthful denim pieces. An acidic green tint highlighted the faded wash across a collection of baggy jeans, a maxi-length dress, a boxy tank top, and a fitted jacket paired with a miniskirt. The streetwear brand also showed relaxed fit jeans and jackets with a versatile worn-in indigo wash.
“Dyeing techniques take a center stage in this collection, embodying the unrestrained energy of creativity and craftsmanship, echoing to the wild Alis spirit and raw innovation, honouring the brand’s heritage while carving a path forward,” the brand stated in the show notes.
Copenhagen-based lifestyle brand Aiayu introduced five pocket denim jeans, available in a classic mid blue and black. New styles include the Carlo Midwaist Wide jeans and Cooper Highwaist Straight Jeans, both crafted from 100 percent certified organic cotton, with detailed stitching on pockets. The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.
Relaxed jeans were part of Skall Studio’s collection called “Modern Love,” a story about an endless love for the beauty of textiles and craftsmanship. Cream-colored jeans added warmth to tailored looks consisting of textured wool knits, outerwear and layered tops.
