Emili Sindlev and Jeannette Madsen, Danish queens of street style
Let the French go, the Danes are coming. In recent times Copenhagen has attracted a colossal interest in the community of fashion, design, gastronomy and good living in general.
So much so that Copenhageners are considered today the new Parisians: their style –so practical and so aesthetic at the same time– is now the most desired, analyzed and copied thanks to a phenomenon that feeds every fashion week held in the Danish capital in February and August, but also via his extraordinary generation of influencers.
Pernille Teisbaek, Thora Valdimars, Jeanette Madsen or Emili Sindlev They are responsible for the fact that the world of fashion has gone from seeing la vie en rose to the search for the long-awaited hygge .
If you're planning a getaway to the new epicenter of European cool, here's the real list of where to eat, dress, shop, drink and live according to scandi style:
The cafe where designers and stylists have breakfast
Danes love coffee. ** The Central Hotel ** (Tullinsgade, 1) has the smallest coffee shop in Copenhagen and is the smallest hotel in the world, with only one room.
It is idyllic, cozy and intimate and is that hidden gem in the neighborhood of Vesterbro where those who work in fashion meet.
The Danish temple of vintage fashion
Recycling and reuse are deeply ingrained in their culture and Danes make a pilgrimage to **Time's Up** (Krystalgade, 4) when they want to go out in search of some treasure from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Here you can find amazingly cared for and preserved pieces from those collections of Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Chanel, Burberry, Gucci or Versace.
The shopping cathedral
With the Copenhagen fashion scene gaining international strength, Danish firms live their particular golden age, with its beautiful brick and cement shops.
The most recognized talent right now may be **By Malene Birger** (Antonigade, 10), the reference brand of Danish stylists, creatively led since 2017 by Mathilde Torp Mader, who previously worked at Kim Jones and Mulberry in London, Marni in Milan and Sonia Rykiel in Paris.
Her clothes, bags and shoes have a marked heritage of Danish design, and can also be found on the luxury shopping websites Net-à-Porter and Shopbop.
The best fashion bargain
The brand ** Acne Studios ** is Swedish but has in Nørrebro , outside the center of the Danish capital, a 65-square-meter outlet called Acne Archives (Elmegade, 21) worth a visit, or ask anyone who has found the firm's typical leather jacket at 80 percent off.
Designers you need to know
Mia Kappelgard is the creative director of Samsøe&Samsøe (Pilestræde, 8) , another of the brands that are shaping the Scandinavian style and that we could define as a selection of elegant but effortless garments, with a masculine touch, and a lot of attention to design but also to functionality.
In her designs you will recognize some of the clothes that are most photographed in street style. The designer dominates the art of layering, the technique of dressing in layers that is so fashionable today and that nevertheless is pure pragmatism for Danish women since always. They also have a men's line, perfect for tall guys.
The emerging Danish brand
The clothing brand on everyone's lips in Copenhagen –and in half of Europe– is ** Ganni ** (Store Regnegade, 12) and is already considered a cult firm.
midi-dresses to wear with slippers, romantic sleeves , surprisingly colorful prints and Mountain boots mingle in the closets of Denmark's best dressers.
The fashionable sandwich
**Sonny** (Rådhusstræde, 5) is a stylish crowd-pulling stop in Copenhagen and all for your avocado sandwich, which also has a poached egg, chimichurri sauce, beets, walnuts and vegetables on a rye bread.
The meal can be completed with a bowl of granola with matcha tea and a freshly made apple, ginger, turmeric and spirulina juice.
Accompany your sandwich with a delicious salad and a freshly made juice
The best multi-brand store
Storm (Store Regnegade, 12) is the Danish version of the late Parisian Colette, a place where you can find clothing, accessories, designer objects, magazines, cosmetics and shoes from the most avant-garde brands and modern world as Off-White, Moncler, Yeezy or Byredo.
Another interesting stop is Holly Golightly (Gammel Mønt, 2) , which has earned a reputation as the best multi-brand designer store, with an interesting selection of clothing from brands such as Saks Potts, Sakura, Marni and Proenza Schouler.
The best neighborhood for shopping
If what you are looking for is not a big store but an experience in which you feel totally Danish, then it is a good idea to visit Gothersgade in the city center where you will find a great selection of smaller boutiques full of brands to discover.
The best decoration and interior design store
Here fashion and art go hand in hand and it is mandatory to indulge in industrial design. Danes buy their furniture classik (Bredgade, 3) , where you will find Original modern and vintage Danish design pieces.
The most instagrammable restaurant
Atelier September (Gothersgade, 30) is a relaxed oasis and another great favorite in the capital thanks to its an impeccable mix of photogenic and delicious food.
On their menu there are classics like granola, avocado toast and porridge.
Atelier September, photograph before eating
The trendy cocktail
With a menu of excellent blends, Ruby (Nybrogade, 10) is also a secret gem: you have to know the address because there is no sign on the door.
Ruby, an open secret
The dance floor where to see and be seen
The real hotspot is **Chateau Motel** (Knabrostræde, 3), always r packed with cool people and where you can dance the night away.
The cradle of hygge
the famous hygge was born as a resource to survive the darkest days of the year and now represents many aspects of the Danish way of life.
Hygge House describes it well: It is a concept used to recognize a moment, whether alone, with friends, at home, extraordinary or the most mundane as something cozy, charming or special”.
Kind of appreciate the charm of a lit candle or a hot coffee. There is no literal translation but it could be the mixture of comfort, happiness and warmth.
That is why hygge is not a place but a lifestyle and on the Hygge House blog they list the infinite experiences with which to enjoy it.