Day one of Copenhagen Fashion Week as a social editor tends to start off slow. With only a couple of shows scheduled and a focus on behind-the-scenes content, the pace feels somewhat relaxed. That doesn’t mean my outfit should reflect it, though. I’m determined to channel my inner boss.

Copenhagen Fashion Week may not be part of the official fashion-month calendar, but due to its outsize influence, it’s increasingly thought of as the fifth fashion week. Last week in the Danish capital,

The Danish capital taps into the zeitgeist with ease. Who could forget that it was those stylish Danes who helped propel red tights and knitted hoods to the forefront of the fashion consciousness, ready to be digested by trend setters worldwide. The Danes set the tone, and readers, I am listening.

From faux fur to winter whites, whimsical hats to ’80s vibes, here are the takeaways from the fall shows in Copenhagen.

From balaclavas to leopard-print coats to bag charms, the latest Copenhagen street-style trends showed us the Danish capital goes way beyond minimalism

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Yet I’m going into Copenhagen Fashion Week full of hope and anticipation. One of the draws for me is the clear connection to place and purpose—lifestyle, if you will. The organizers in Denmark have always succeeded in making the city itself a chief protagonist in the goings-on,

It's so stellar, we're willing to sign a petition requesting it be promoted to join the ranks of New York, London, Milan and Paris.