CPHFW SS26: Freya Dalsjø's Natural Craftsmanship

Hej fashionistaer (hi fashionistas),

Freya Dalsjø is back with their famed natural craftsmanship of wool and leather materials in their SS26 collection that debuted on Monday, August 4th. The Freya Dalsjø SS26 collection was unveiled in a magical place, Nikolaj Kunsthal, the art gallery in a church that was never actually a church, built by Danish architect Hans Christian Amberg in 1910 as a public and living monument to the church that once stood there until 1775. I believe the venue impacts the show as much as the collection itself. Of course, the clothes are the focus but just as the models bring the clothing to life for the audience while strutting down the runway, the venue brings the art of designing fashion to life by being an integral part of the collection’s design in that moment during the show that unveils the collection to its audience and the world thereafter in the images and video that capture that moment in that venue.

Nikolaj Kunsthal in Copenhagen. Architecture by Hans Christian Amberg. Photography by Frida Gregersen.

My favorite thing about the SS26 Collection by Freya Dalsjø is the collection of short and long coats…and their colors. I love having a good group of outerwear in rotation for every season not matter what part of the world I’m in. In my opinion, my outfits are always solidified and rounded out by my shoes and my outerwear (be it some form of coat, jacket or sweater). I also love having an array of neutral colors and grey is a recent go to of mine. I’m not always excited to jump right into bright colors during Spring or Summer. I know the sunshine kind of calls for it and I do have them readily available, but I still like a muted look while still soaking up the sun. My favorite picks from this SS26 collection are two short coats, each a different material, two long wool coats and an open back jumpsuit. Let’s start with the two short jackets I picked from the collection!

Freya Dalsjø CPHFW SS26 Fur Sleeved Leather Coat. Photographed by James Cochrane.

My first short coat pick in the image above is a beautiful and intricate structure of leather and and fur, the type of which I am not sure of. It seems to have a blanket structure, fur on the inside and leather on the outside, that buttons closed around the shoulders with the outside draping down the waist to the hips leaving cozy fur sleeves for the arms to go through and peek out of this dual material beauty. Even the clutch in the model’s arms gets to rest discreetly inside such that only the end of the clutch is visible to the audience. I also love that even though two different materials are used, the color scheme is the same. Both materials are a dark cacao brown. I don’t think this coat would have the same sleek effect if different colors were used. A black, high neck long-sleeved turtle neck tucked into loose black high-waisted slacks under this coat is perfect; same for the pointed-toe shoes (guessing these may be ballet flats but I’m not 100% sure on that) and soft structured clutch, both the color black and leather material—perfect modern elegance for transitioning into Spring fashion.

Freya Dalsjø CPHFW SS26 Double Face Cashmere Jacket. Photographed by James Cochrane.

My second short coat pick in the image above is a draped double face cashmere jacket in a ash grey color. What I love most about this coat is the shawl feel it gives with the double face design that folds across the torso and drapes over the model’s right shoulder hanging down to the back of her leg. Perfect for Spring when the weather is still somewhat in between and it gets very cool still. I also really like the structure of the end of both sleeves. The sleeves are oversized hanging just over the model’s knuckles—love that, and they are folded up creating a wide cuff—super cute, clean detail.

Now for the two long coats I picked from the collection!

Freya Dalsjø CPHFW SS26 Draped Wool Coat. Photographed by James Cochrane.

My first long coat pick in the image above is a long wool coat. I love the relaxed structure. I love the wide lapel. I love the length of the coat down to the ankles. And, of course, I love the grey color! The shape of this coat really softens the shoulder line. Softening the shoulder line can be great for both narrow and wide shoulders for more than one reason. It’s a tailored look for the ever trending baggy coat without the coat appearing to be a size or two or three too large. Pairing this coat with a long dark grey tunic dress and open-toed sandals is so “springtime in the city”. Can you picture it? Dressed but not too dressed. It’s a laissez faire affair.

Freya Dalsjø CPHFW SS26 Structured Wool Coat. Photographed by James Cochrane.

My second long coat pick in the image above is a a structured version of the coat above it that I chose as my first long coat pick from the collection. My thoughts on this one are basically that same. Love the color, length and structure. The lapel is much narrower, different aesthetic there but it’s still prominent and looks great. The length appears to be slightly shorter but still gives me that “springtime in the city” feel from my first pick, as this model was also dressed in open-toed sandals worn under flowing material. But instead of a dress, she is dressed in a tunic top and wide leg trousers set, both a shade lighter than the overcoat, accessorized by a lightweight, presumably silk or cashmere, beige scarf—nice touch.

In my last blog I confessed, rather relished in, my obsession with crop/midriff tops. Here’s another obsession confession: I’m obsessed with open back designs. Let’s take a look at Freya Dalsjø’s silky open back jump suit.

(Left image photographed by James Cochrane. Right image photographed by Filip Gielda.)

Looking at this charcoal colored silk jumpsuit from the front, I would never guess the surprise that awaits in the back. The shoulders of the jumpsuit drape just over the shoulders not really going onto the back so the fabric hangs down the arms instead of the back, completely covering the left arm and only covering 3/4 of the right arm. I really enjoy the asymmetry here too. At the bottom of the jumpsuit the ankles also get to peek out just a little as there is a diagonal slit moving up towards the outer ankle so the back of each pants leg hangs over the shoe but the top of the foot and the base of the ankle get to breath. Such a free outfit to glide along the streets in as the ends of the jumpsuit sweep behind you just barely brushing the floor.

I hope you enjoyed my favorite picks from the Freya Dalsjø Spring/Summer 2026 collection from this season of Copenhagen Fashion Week! Special thanks to Copenhagen Fashion Week for giving E&G Fashion House Media access to virtual content while we are not able to attend the fashion week shows in person!

Check out E&G's INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK and YOUTUBE SHORTS for a cool video reel of these favorite looks. CLICK HERE for more fun blog posts about the other Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 shows. Congratulations to every designer, their design teams and their models because the shows have been beautiful so far and we'll keep celebrating their artwork after the shows have finished. Skål (cheers)!

Tak fordi du læste, og nyd det (thanks for reading and enjoy)! Stay stylishly you, hej hej (bye) fashionistas!

Stylishly yours,

~María del Mar, Founder of E&G Fashion House and E&G Fashion Media