13 of the best and most daring looks at Copenhagen Fashion Week

• Copenhagen Fashion Week took over the Danish capital from August 7 to 11.
• It's often regarded as the fifth official fashion week after New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

For those obsessed with the second season of FX's "The Bear," the city of Copenhagen, Denmark, where episode 4 is set, will likely be in your search history. What those outside the fashion community likely don't know is that the Nordic city hosts a fashion week to precede the four major global fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

As with many young designers, the presentations at Copenhagen Fashion Week are often experimental and aim for a shock factor. The biggest shock during the spring/summer 2024 shows was Alana Hadid, older sister of supermodels Bella and Gigi, opening the show for Saks Potts, a well-known Copenhagen-based brand.

Copenhagen Fashion Week focuses on highlighting hot designers from the region. Here's a look at some of the week's best and boldest looks on and off the runway.

Influencer Nina Sandbech was reminiscent of a pineapple ring outside the Lovechild 1979 show in a yellow applique dress.

Nina Sandbech Attends the Lovechild 1979 show at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 8.      Christian Vierig / Getty Images

Alana Hadid made a surprise runway debut, opening the Saks Potts show in a sequinned skirt over jeans with silver flip-flops.

Alana Hadid poses on the runway at the Saks Potts show during Copenhagen Fashion Week spring/summer 2024 on August 7, 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark.      Matt Jelonek/Getty Images

A guest outside the Stamm show decided that one hair bow just wasn't enough.

A guest attending the Copenhagen Fashion Week Stamm show on August 8.      Edward Berthelot / Getty Images

It was raining all week, but that didn't stop this guest from bringing the sun with her neon-yellow outfit.

A guest at the Lovechild 1979 show at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 8.      Edward Berthelot / Getty Images

Rolf Ekroth sent a model down the runway with real roses slotted into a net-overlay suit.

A model at the Copenhagen Fashion Week Rolf Ekroth show on August 8.      Matt Jelonek / Getty Images

A model at the Helmstedt show rocked a beaded strawberry bralette. Move over, Hailey Bieber; this is the real strawberry girl.

A model on the Helmstedt runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 10.      Matt Jelonek / Getty Images

The runway at Mark Kenly Domino Tan made lampshades chic.

A model on the Mark Kenly Domino Tan runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 10.      Alena Zakirova / Getty Images

Amelia Stanescu, an influencer and stylist, recreated Maleficent's shoulders with a leather maxi dress, a far cry from the Scandinavian aesthetic that most guests opt for.

Amelia Stanescu at the Copenhagen Fashion Week Lovechild 1979 Show on August 8.      Christian Vierig / Getty Images

Bicycles are a favorite mode of transport during Copenhagen Fashion Week. This guest pulled up outside Lovechild 1979 in a gold gown and sneakers, because why not?

A guest at the Copenhagen Fashion Week Lovechild 1979 Show on August 8.      Edward Berthelot / Getty Images

Danish brand P.L.N. invites its clientele to wear their designs intuitively, but on the runway, no one thought to show this model how to wear a jacket.

A model on the P.L.N. runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, on August 8.      Alena Zakirova / Getty Images

Designer Henrik Vibskov straddles the space between fashion and art. The models at his show were sent down the runway with what appeared to be bandaids on their faces.

A model at the Henrik Vibskov show at Copenhagen Fashion Week on August 9.      Matt Jelonek / Getty Images

Ervin Latimmier guided the runway of his namesake brand dressed as his alter-ego drag-queen personality Anna Conda.

Ervin Latimmier at his own Copenhagen Fashion Week show as Anna Conda, held on August 7.      Alena Zakirova / Getty Images

A guest outside the Stamm show sported an "I heart me" T-shirt for the most fitting fashion week statement.

A guest outside the Copenhagen Fashion Week Stamm fashion show, on August 8.      Edward Berthelot / Getty Images