Bridal on the catwalk – straight from Copenhagen Fashion Week

Bridal on the catwalk – straight from Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen Fashion Week proves what we already knew: bridal fashion no longer has to follow the rules. We saw a new kind of white dominate the catwalk – flowing 90s-style dresses, deconstructed minimalism, sheer layers and tailored silhouettes with an edge. Nothing cute, nothing classic, just fashion that happens to be white.

Weddings in 2026 aren’t about ‘dressing up as a bride’, but about expressing yourself through your own style. That was exactly what three Danish brands showcased during the week.

Our editor-in-chief, Emmelie Abler, was on the ground at Copenhagen Fashion Week, scouting out the most relevant looks where bridal meets fashion – beyond tulle, lace and traditional cuts. Here are our hand-picked favourites from the shows.

ROTATE – From the runway to “I do”

ROTATE Spring Summer ’26 is a favourite and a daydream, but with sharp fashion edges. Here, 70s references meet modern runway energy in flowing chiffon, sheer maxi dresses, sculpted slip styles and scarf-draped silhouettes. The colour palette ranges from warm neutrals to pastel peaches and pale blues – perfect for a bride who wants to capture the light of summer in her look without compromising on attitude.

It’s bridal meets jetset, with cropped city shorts, plunging necklines and asymmetrical ruffled dresses that sway with every step. ROTATE demonstrates once again that bridal fashion isn’t about following tradition, but about creating your own celebration with every confident step towards the altar.

FORZA COLLECTIVE – Minimalism with power, and when ‘less says more’

At Forza Collective, it’s all about precision, and during the SS26 show it was clear that minimalist doesn’t mean simple – it means controlled strength. Sheath dresses with sharp V-necklines, asymmetrically draped skirts, high-necked tops and streamlined silhouettes in snow white, ivory and cool grey dominated the collection. The garments moved softly, yet every line was placed there deliberately. This is bridal fashion without the clichés of romance. No flowers, no corsets, no veils – just pure minimalism. This is for those who envisage an architect-designed venue, a New York vibe, a minimalist menu, a sculptural bouquet and a look that speaks for itself.

HERSKIND – Bridal with attitude

If Forza Collective stands for controlled minimalism, then Herskind is pure energy. Their SS26 collection, “I am woman, I am fearless”, is a confident statement – bridal fashion doesn’t have to be conformist; it can be direct, fluid and full of edge.

Here, tailoring and sensuality come together in a mix of sheer lace, powerful silhouettes and unexpected materials. A white blazer with a sculpted waist over a skirt featuring 3D appliqués is as much about weddings as it is about fashion. The floral mesh look? A “no thanks” to anything that feels safe. It’s the bridal look that says “I’m doing this my way” – and we love it!