It's an ode to the Danish summer uniform out in Villa Skall
The brand is celebrating their 10th anniversary this season.
Despite what every social media post about the #ScandiGirl says, a Danish uniform is not always colorful, filled with striking prints or billowy silhouettes. Oftentimes, it’s composed of understated garments that keep comfort and femininity in mind, and still put great design at the forefront. This can mean well tailored pants, casual silhouettes, and neutral colors — highlighting the juxtaposition of the former two is essential for a Scandi inspired look.
Danish people have a relaxed, airy, and elevated approach to personal style. Their access to public transport, ability to bike to work, and easy access to their harbors are all things we could and should factor in when talking about their style.
Using the largely loved Canadian Tuxedo and a neutral color palette during their Spring-Summer 2025 presentation, Skall Studio showed the Copenhagen Fashion Week crowd how to do Scandi style outside of social media.
It may seem counterintuitive to wear layers in the summer, but layers are the Danish way; and since Denmark’s weather tends to be on the chiller side until later in the season (and even then, some rainy days will still make you want to cover up a bit), it’s quite common to see lighter outerwear during the Spring-Summer shows. Skall Studio’s presentation, titled “Villa Skall”, featured an arrangement of collarless coats, double breasted jackets, and blazers cinched at the waist.
However, for the warmer days in Scandinavia, there were light cloaks with eyelet details, linen skirts, slip dresses, and a black vest and pant set that co-founder Marie Skall, 1/2 of the sister duo, wore for her bow at the end of the show.
Lest we forget the fresh and airy peach-toned gown that gave the collection a dash of color in an otherwise neutral presentation.
Flowers for spring? You know the rest.
Accessories don’t only come in the form of a handbag or jewelry (using “jewelry” in the most commonly used sense of the word), other ways to spice up your wardrobe can be brooches, or even prom style corsages. Some of us have come to know this style as the “Carrie flower”. During Villa Skall, two of my favorite looks (#5 and #26) were adorned by oversized corsage-style flowers. I appreciated that the same fabric used for the tops was also used for the corsage detail. The flowers didn’t appear to be an added ornament commanding all the attention, but a beautiful extension of the garment seamlessly joined together.
Honorable mention: possible wedding guest looks
I can’t take the credit for the thought of wearing some of these looks as a wedding guest, however, I can pinpoint exactly which two I would love to have approved by the bride.
Assuming at least one of my friends will decide to tie the knot anytime soon, I’d like to wear the following:
Look #29 is a black, midi length tiered dress.
I would style this look quite simple for a wedding. Minimal but impactful accessories with gold accents to keep the dress as the protagonist.
Look #30 is a black column dress with a frayed hem. I would probably wear this dress to a resort or beach wedding, even to a destination wedding in Italy — a coastal wedding to be exact. I’ll be on my best behavior, too!
I would accessorize a little more than look #29, and I would make it intentionally tonal. I imagine beautiful hues of green and gold all over — and I’m usually a silver girl!
one of everything, please! love this roundup so much