Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 has just wrapped, and with SKANS based right in the heart of the city, we had a front-row view of what was happening on the streets.

For those of you who couldn’t be here, we thought we’d share some of the eyewear and style directions that caught our eye, and a few thoughts and questions they sparked along the way.

Copenhagen goes maximalist

Maximalism was hard to miss this year. Bold colours, large prints, mixed textures and oversized silhouettes filled the streets — quite the contrast to the minimal, functional and understated design language Copenhagen is traditionally known for.

On the catwalk, we could still recognise that clean Nordic aesthetic, but often with a more playful and expressive edge, as seen at Henrik Vibskov, O.Files and OperaSport.

And when it came to eyewear, a few distinct directions stood out.

Nordic Aesthetic by O.Files

 

Bug-eyes, oversized aviators and 90s wraparound frames

There were a lot of sunglasses. Bug-eye shades, 90s-inspired wraparound frames and oversized acetate aviators were everywhere. The latter, in particular, seemed to be having a moment.

Think ABBA in the 70s, but on the streets of Copenhagen in 2026 — big, bold and designed to be seen.

At the other end of the spectrum, small sporty and minimal shades were still very present, bringing us back to the late 90s and early 2000s.

In fact, looking backwards was one of the recurring themes of the week. The 70s met the 90s and the millennium. Vintage, borrowed and re-worn pieces were mixed effortlessly with new.

What’s new suddenly looked quite familiar.

 Bug eye shades seen on the street.

Street style - 90s shades.

   70s Oversized. Street style.

 Oversized acetate aviators seen at Gestuz. 

Eyewear is part of the look

One thing we particularly loved was seeing eyewear become such a visible part of personal style. And it wasn't only sunglasses. Optical frames were noticeably present on the streets, with oval acetate continuing to have a strong presence. On the catwalk, brands including Gestuz, Munthe, OperaSport and mfpen also incorporated eyewear into their looks — from oversized acetate aviators and thin metal frames to sporty sunglasses.

Eyewear wasn't simply functional. It was part of the outfit.

 

From top left: Gestuz and Munthe

 

   

From top left: mfpen and OperaSport

Three design languages caught our eye

Across the week, we kept coming back to three very different expressions.

Maximalist. Oversized, expressive and unapologetically bold.

Understated. Clean lines and considered silhouettes that felt both timeless and contemporary.

Sporty. Wraparound shapes and technical references, often used as a contrast to an otherwise unexpected look.

Three very different ways of wearing eyewear — and all felt relevant on the streets of Copenhagen right now.

 

Maximalist.

 

Understated.

 

  Sporty.

Fashion or style?

Fashion Week inevitably makes us think about what's new. Yet so much of what felt current this year was inspired by something that had already existed. Past silhouettes returned. Vintage was mixed with new. Clothes and accessories were borrowed, re-worn and styled differently. It brings us to a question we think about a lot at SKANS:

How do you create eyewear that feels relevant today, but stays relevant for years?

Supporting slow fashion doesn't mean ignoring fashion. We want our eyewear to feel contemporary and connected to how people live and express themselves today. But we don't want to create frames with an expiry date — designed around a moment that disappears six months later. For us, the interesting space lies somewhere between fashion and timelessness. Taking inspiration from what's happening around us, while holding on to the clean lines, thoughtful proportions and simplicity that allow a frame to live for years. That's the balance we're constantly exploring at SKANS. Because perhaps the goal isn't to design something that never changes. It's to design something you'll still want to wear when everything else does.

Relevant now. Relevant for longer. Design is moving. We're watching closely.

Keep your eyes open for what's next.

 

All imagery courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week’s official Image Bank.