# Sculptural Trend, Spring 2027 · Copenhagen Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/sculptural Data refreshed: October 7, 2026 Sculptural appeared in 18.5% of looks at the Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows, down from 22.9% in SS26. 20 designers showed it across 122 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 18.5% - Share in SS26: 22.9% - Change: −4.4 pts (fading) - Looks: 122 - Designers: 20 - Rank: #3 of 9 key themes by share of looks ## In the press Sculptural came up in 32 articles from Vogue, WWD, Vogue Scandinavia and 9 more. In the data it was in 18.5% of looks, down from 22.9% in SS26. - Vogue, 2026-08-12: [The Trends That Made a Splash at the Spring 2027 Shows in Copenhagen](https://www.vogue.com/article/the-trends-that-made-a-splash-at-the-spring-2027-shows-in-copenhagen). Copenhagen designers explored historical volume through panniers and crinolines alongside woven garment construction. - WWD, 2026-08-07: [Institution Makes Copenhagen Fashion Week Debut as Zalando Visionary Award Winner](https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/institution-copenhagen-fashion-week-zalando-award-1239097727/). Sculptural pieces in cotton rope sit next to modern tailoring and hand knits. - Vogue Scandinavia, 2026-08-18: [It took a heated group chat to whittle the CPHFW SS27 runway trends down to these 8](https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/copenhagen-fashion-week-runway-trends-spring-summer-2027). Marimekko, Studio Constance and Herskind featured hip-focused volume, from lace bustles to padded forms and bloomers. - Harper's Bazaar, 2026-08-11: [The Biggest Trends From Copenhagen Fashion Week](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/a73392156/copenhagen-fashion-week-spring-2027-trends/). Institution and Studio Constance exaggerated the hips with updated panniers inspired by historical skirts. - Marie Claire, 2026-08-10: [The Scandi Trends About to Be Everywhere, According to Copenhagen Fashion Week](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/copenhagen-fashion-week-trends-spring-2027/). Peplums flared the waists of tops, jackets and dresses at Paolina Russo, By Malene Birger and Nicklas Skovgaard in a sculptural yet fluttery way. - Dazed, 2026-08-10: [The 8 best shows at Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/70785/1/the-8-best-shows-at-copenhagen-fashion-week-ss27). Institution built its collection around sculptural knits, silks and glinting layers. - Who What Wear, 2026-08-08: [5 Runway Trends We Spotted at Copenhagen Fashion Week That Are Going to be Everywhere in 2027](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/copenhagen-fashion-week-trends-spring-summer-2027). Enlarged peplum ruffles shaped the waists at Nicklas Skovgaard, Gestuz, Marimekko and By Malene Birger. - ELLE, 2026-08-06: [At Copenhagen Fashion Week, Scandi Style Comes Into Focus](https://www.elle.com/runway/a73345743/copenhagen-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027-trends/). Institution twisted a blazer backward and exaggerated its shoulders; Studio Constance presented distorted pannier dresses. - WWD / Sourcing Journal, 2026-08-19: [Denim Highlights From Copenhagen Fashion Week](https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/sj-denim/spring-summer-2027-denim-copenhagen-fashion-week-runway-1239122924/). Gestuz combined shoulder pads and peplum shapes, while Collina Strada reshaped denim through pleating, gathering and twisting. - FashionUnited, 2026-08-15: [Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 trends: Collina Strada, Henrik Vibskov, Baum und Pferdgarten and more](https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/copenhagen-fashion-week-ss27-trends-collina-strada-henrik-vibskov-baum-und-pferdgarten-and-more/2026081589751). The report cites sculptural proportions; SSON built a structured peplum midsection and Gestuz gave a peplum jacket architectural lantern sleeves. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-08: [Iamisigo Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/iamisigo). High hats and exaggerated shapes refer to African royalty. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-07: [Nicklas Skovgaard Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/nicklas-skovgaard). Nicklas Skovgaard shifted dress volume between the sides and back and added peplum overdresses. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-06: [Mr. Larkin’s manifesto: dressing for joy](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/06/mr-larkins-manifesto-dressing-for-joy/). A pink satin jacquard dress had broad shoulders flowing into full sleeves before tapering toward the ankle. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-06: [Wild craftsmanship and bold silhouettes: inside Iamisigo’s presentation](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/06/wild-craftsmanship-and-bold-silhouettes-inside-iamisigos-presentation/). Large beads are woven into dense, sculptural dresses, skirts and ponchos. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-06: [Collina Strada Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/collina-strada). Collina Strada built rounded shoulders from repeated fabric strips and added hand-tucked details to elaborate dresses. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-06: [Why Marimekko remains fashion's most reliable friend](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/06/why-marimekko-remains-fashions-most-reliable-friend/). Marimekko introduced exaggerated peplums and voluminous petal sleeves into its familiar loose shapes. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-06: [If Nicklas Skovgaard was a girl group, I'd be a fangirl](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/06/if-nicklas-skovgaard-was-a-girl-group-id-be-a-fangirl/). Nicklas Skovgaard added full overskirts at the sides and back of slim dresses, then layered multiple skirt tiers. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-06: [Spotted: Collina Strada’s rococo nymphs in the metropolis](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/06/spotted-collina-stradas-rococo-nymphs-in-the-metropolis/). Corset-like sculpted tops and ruched, folded fabrics change body proportions. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-05: [Henrik Vibskov Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/henrik-vibskov). Henrik Vibskov shaped unexpected ruffles into raincoats and used drawstrings to suggest pannier volume in skirts. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-05: [Institution By Galib Gassanoff Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/institution-by-galib-gassanoff). Belted robes swell over padded hips alongside cloaks and billowing shawls. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-05: [Institution turned cultural memory into sculptural fashion](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/institution-turned-cultural-memory-into-sculptural-fashion/). Garments reshape the body; a draped, pleated dress looks carved like the museum's marble. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-05: [The Garment lets the materials do the talking](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/the-garment-lets-the-materials-do-the-talking/). A white cape-like shirt with broad sleeves over wide black trousers added volume that read as sculptural, not theatrical. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-05: [A day in the life of the Munthe girl](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-munthe-girl/). Munthe moved from relaxed workwear into translucent tulle layers and sculpted ruffles for evening. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-05: [Henrik Vibskov skims the cream with a deliciously rich show](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/henrik-vibskov-skims-the-cream-with-a-deliciously-rich-show/). Henrik Vibskov built voluminous white textile surfaces inspired by the peaks of whipped cream. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-04: [Studio Constance Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/studio-constance). Studio Constance explored historical pannier shapes and fuller silhouettes alongside a leaner jersey dress. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-04: [Studio Constance delivered an eager, yet unfocused narrative](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/04/studio-constance-delivered-an-eager-yet-unfocused-narrative/). Studio Constance used ruching and bustles beneath transparent jersey to add volume around the hips. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-04: [Gestuz finds a sharper version of itself](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/04/gestuz-finds-a-sharper-version-of-itself/). Gestuz paired voluminous short bottoms with a precisely shaped peplum jacket in off-white. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-03: [Freya Dalsjø Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/freya-dalsjo). The finale is a 3D woven wool piece that resembles a nautilus shell. - Vogue Runway, 2026-08-03: [Anne Sofie Madsen Copenhagen Spring 2027 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-spring-2027/anne-sofie-madsen). Anne Sofie Madsen rotated square patterns into flowing drapes and created floral forms based on imaginary plants. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-03: [A more confident OpéraSport is in full bloom](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/03/a-more-confident-operasport-is-in-full-bloom/). Pairing a black corset top with white balloon trousers, OperaSport worked in a more architectural way while staying wearable. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-03: [Anne Sofie Madsen’s cubist experiment](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/03/anne-sofie-madsens-cubist-experiment/). Folded square panels build sculptural shapes that stand away from the body. - Fashion Forum, 2026-08-03: [At Freya Dalsjø, luxury is measured in time and textiles](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/03/at-freya-dalsjoe-luxury-is-measured-in-time-and-textiles/). Freya Dalsjø draped a circular textile woven from wool strips into a cocoon-like dress. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Institution By Galib Gassanoff: 22 - Iamisigo: 14 - Nicklas Skovgaard: 12 - 17 more designers in T-Fashion ## Worn with - Dress (apparel): 35% of the trend's looks - Skirts (apparel): 25% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 40% of the trend's looks - White (color): 34% of the trend's looks - Avant-Garde (theme): 79% of the trend's looks - Monochrome (theme): 27% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 122 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Institution By Galib Gassanoff look 15, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/institution-by-galib-gassanoff/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0015-fe3d1e10.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Freya Dalsjø look 22, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/freya-dalsj/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-07e292c2.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Anne Sofie Madsen look 1, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/anne-sofie-madsen/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0001-81dba3cb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - The Garment look 4, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/the-garment/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0004-b6614acb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Studio Constance look 7, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/studio-constance/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0007-983a9258.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Iamisigo look 3, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/iamisigo/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-9cd1d6ab.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Almada Label look 8, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/almada-label/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0008-57db888d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Operasport look 24, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/operasport/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-133112bb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Nicklas Skovgaard look 18, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/nicklas-skovgaard/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0018-00501b7b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Stine Goya look 6, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/stine-goya/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-5179dd69.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Mr Larkin look 2, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/mr-larkin/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-f5587b44.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was Sculptural at the Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows?** Sculptural appeared in 122 looks from 20 designers. That is 18.5% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows. **Is Sculptural a trend for spring 2027?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 18.5%, down from 22.9% in SS26. **Which designers showed the most Sculptural for SS27?** Institution By Galib Gassanoff (22 looks), Iamisigo (14 looks) and Nicklas Skovgaard (12 looks). **How does T-Fashion measure this?** T-Fashion tags every look of every Spring/Summer 2027 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the theme divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26. ## Related trends - [Monochrome](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/monochrome): 17.1% of looks - [Boho](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/boho) - [Minimalist](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/minimalist): 29.0% of looks - [Quiet Luxury](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/quiet-luxury): 14.2% of looks - [Coquette](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/coquette) - [Avant-Garde](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/avant-garde): 30.6% of looks - [Maximalist](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/maximalist) - [Androgynous](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/copenhagen/androgynous): 5.9% of looks This page is a preview. Every look, the full ranking and the designer and city breakdowns are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo).