This summer, TikTok saw the rise of a style that perfectly aligned with the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic. With everyone loving this aesthetic and trying to manifest it into their lives, one style aligned perfectly: Copenhagen fashion. Few cities have been able to capture the balance between style and sustainability. Copenhagen is a city renowned for its clean design and eco-conscious mindset.
With its emergence of blending minimalist aesthetics, with a lack of fast fashion influence, it has been highly popularized. The Copenhagen fashion influence is not just about clothes and accessories, but a healthy lifestyle as well. With the whole city seemingly acting this way, the fashion there is built on simplicity and quality.
Chic Is In
The early 2000s up until now have been all about patterns and bling. However, we see a softer aesthetic having an increasing influence. A simple outfight might include Golden Goose or Veja sneakers, low rise jeans and a Ralph Lauren sweater. Some accessories often used are a simple ring and a Longchamp or Zadig & Voltaire purse. These outfits encompass both elegant and chic styles.
The Danish designers focus on minimalism, but not in a gloomy sense, in a warm, functional and timeless way. The brands listed and others like GANNI, focus on creating clothes that last and look good for all ages. They do not follow trends but rather create pieces that are elegant.
Healthy Lifestyle
When you look chic, you feel chic. With the influence of Copenhagen fashion, soon comes the lifestyle. Many people who have found a love for the clothes have also found a love for doing pilates, having self-care nights, eating healthy and protecting their peace. With the overall well-being of taking care of yourself, it encompasses as healthier way of both living and looking.
Sustainable Cities & Consumerism
In a city, where bicycles outnumber cars, the quality of life is ranked first of the highest in the world. VALLEY believes that with chicness comes sustainability. Shein is out and sustainability is in. Shein is not a place to shop if you want to look and feel chic. With their controversies of contributing to climate change and indulging in child labor, the online shop is not the place to spend your money.
The fashion in Copenhagen intersects with the city’s passion and philosophy surrounding sustainability. Sustainability is not a trend for the Danes, but rather a lifestyle. With Danish brands committed to reducing waste, using natural materials and being tuned in with ethical production practices, it is clear that eco-friendly fashion is being accounted for.
Wearing sustainable products such as natural fabrics including cotton and linen can benefit the consumer. In reducing your exposure to harmful chemicals found in synthetic clothing, it is a clear benefit to dress sustainably.
When thinking of elegance, timelessness and chic style, the Copenhagen lifestyle is what stands out. It serves to provide a sustainable and healthy lifestyle that allows a person to look good while feeling good.
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