Nothing gets your creative energy flowing quite like a trip to Copenhagen. Squish The Fish Buffalo Bills shirt The Scandi city is rife with talented designers, well-dressed fashion lovers, and plenty of inspiring scenery. The fall/winter 2022 shows during Copenhagen Fashion Week definitely didn’t disappoint, with local and international industry insiders descending upon Denmark wearing the coolest looks to date. Fringed leather? Check. Parachute pants? Check. The street style scene was a feast for the eyes, but I’ll admit that it’s maybe not the best for your wallet, as you’re about to be tempted to buy into a bunch of cool trends. Scroll down to see and shop my four favorite street style trends that I spotted during my trip to Copenhagen.

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