Is it just us, or is it getting hot in here? As temperatures soar in Copenhagen, show-goers are reaching for the season's most unexpected – yet perhaps most necessary – accessory: the hand fan. Below, shop the designs worth fanning over
The first day of Copenhagen Fashion Week spring/summer '27 saw temperatures climb into the mid-20s, and day two promises even more heat, sending editors, buyers, influencers, and our own Editor-in-Chief, Martina Bonnier, reaching into their handbags for what has quickly become Fashion Week's unofficial hero. Amid frilly bloomers, oversized sunglasses, and perfectly broken-in ballet flats, the hand fan has quietly earned its place as the season's newest sartorial staple, proving that practicality and style can, in fact, go hand in hand.
Photo: Photo: Nicole Gomes
Gone are the days of desperately fanning yourself with a show invitation or waving your hand in front of your face in search of a breeze. Plus, today's hand fan is more than a mere practical solution to Copenhagen's unexpected heatwave – it's a statement piece. With the subtlest flick of the wrist, it brings an undeniable sense of poise, elegance, and just the right amount of drama (perfect for Fashion Week, if you ask us). Consider it the stylish sister of the electric handheld fan.
Perhaps that's where its allure lies. A hand fan doesn't simply offer relief from the heat; it has the power to shift the energy of the person fluttering it. Suddenly, you're communicating in subtle glances (think Anne Hathaway mastering the art of flirtation in The Princess Diaries 2), while simultaneously channelling the effortless glamour of a '90s hair campaign, billowing tresses and impeccable posture included.
If the first two days are anything to go by, we have a feeling the hand fan will remain one of Copenhagen Fashion Week's coolest accessories until the very last show.
Below, discover our curated edit of the best hand fans to shop now:
