The best independent boutiques for shopping in Copenhagen

Known for their effortlessly minimal style, Danes definitely understand how to dress. With Copenhagen Fashion Week now considered the fifth alongside London, New York, Paris and Milan, it’s no wonder the city is tapped as one of the best places to go shopping. Globally regarded, homegrown talent such as Baum Und Pferdgarten and Maria Black sit alongside beautifully curated multi-brand boutiques, while the Ganni outlet store draws shoppers from across the globe.

Where to shop in Copenhagen

The city’s boutiques and homeware shops encapsulate Danish design. Many can be found in the historic centre Copenhagen K (alongside many of Copenhagen’s best restaurants), or venture to Frederiksberg, a hip suburb just outside the city, with natural wine bars, coffee shops and independent boutiques in abundance.

Check out our guide to Copenhagen’s best vintage shops and markets for more sartorial inspiration.

The best shops in Copenhagen K

Tekla

Best for: Sustainably minded home textiles 
Location: Vognmagergade 7, 1120 København

In the bathroom of many a Danish apartment you’ll find hand and bath towels from Tekla – a Copenhagen-based brand that produces clothing and home textiles in chic block colours and stripes. Founded in 2017 by Charlie Hedin, the brand eschews seasonal trends in favour of soft furnishings with a low environmental impact. Previous collaborations have included ultra-cool Canadian label JJJJound and popular French designer Jacquemus. Visit the Tekla flagship on Vognmagergade in the city centre to pick up fabric swatches in-store and put in an order at home (worldwide shipping is available) if you can’t decide on the spot.

DORA

Best for: Kitsch homeware and stationery
Location: Værnedamsvej 6, 1619 København

Linking the neighbourhoods of Frederiksberg and Vesterbro, Værnedamsvej is a street that locals affectionately nickname “Little Paris” because of the numerous Parisian-style cafes and bistros in the area. Nestled among them is the kooky homeware shop Dora. Featuring an ivy-covered storefront, the shop itself includes a statement wall stacked with unconventional glass objects in a range of colours. During a quick browse around the space, you’ll discover vegetable-inspired serving dishes, patterned woven rugs and seashells-turned-soap dishes. The ideal place to find a special present, the staff will gift wrap items for a small fee, and novelty greeting cards can also be found at the counter.

Shrig Shop

Best for: Limited edition David Shrigley art
Address: Tullinsgade 3, 1618 København, Denmark

Located a few doors down from Dora, near some of Copenhagen’s best vintage boutiques, Shrig Shop is a collaboration between British artist David Shrigley and long-term gallerist and friend Nicolai Wallner. Considered an extension of David Shrigley’s artistic practice, you’ll find limited edition prints, posters and postcards alongside photography, books and art installations. It is the only dedicated David Shrigley shop in the world.

Maria Black

Best for: Abstract statement jewellery; ear piercing
Location: Silkegade 13, 1113 København K; Kronprinsensgade 9, 1114 København

Founder and goldsmith Maria Black launched her eponymous label from Copenhagen in 2010, with a focus on ethically produced abstract pieces. The Danish jewellery brand has since expanded across 30 markets, known across the world for its individualistic designs. Sinuous rings, chokers and bangles are crafted in fourteen carat gold and recycled silver, while huggie hoop and stud earrings are set with lab-grown diamonds. Copenhagen is home to two stores in the city centre, on Silkegade and Kronprinsensgade, which are a short walk from one another. Head to either location where a team of friendly staff will assist you with trying on a desired style, or book an in-store ear-piercing appointment online.

The best shops in Frederiksberg

Mr Larkin

Best for: Copenhagen’s coolest multi-brand shop
Location: Gl. Kongevej 105, 1850 Frederiksberg

Copenhagen It girls would likely attribute half of their wardrobes to Mr Larkin: a womenswear boutique on Gammel Kongevej, a high street that connects the suburban Frederiksberg neighbourhood with the more nightlife-focused Vesterbro. With a colour-drenched Instagram feed that’s permanently on holiday mode, the Mr Larkin label offers dresses, shirting, denim and knitwear, alongside rhinestone-studded silk and sequin party-wear. the Mr Larkin mainline, the boutique stocks clothing, accessories and footwear from other hyped brands such as NYC-based Maryam Nassir Zadeh and locally established Kerne Milk. Becoming a Mr Larkin girl is a lifestyle, so you’ll also be able to shop a curated selection of magazines and ceramics in-store.

Bak

Best for: Stylish homeware and decorative keepsakes
Location: Gl. Kongevej 139, 1850 Frederiksberg

Homeware fanatics will find ample trinkets to covet at Bak. Situated on Gammel Kongevej high street, the small store offers an eclectic collection of goods from different retailers. Find striped porcelain from Portuguese ceramicist Val Pottery or a lavish diffuser from Swedish wellness brand L:a Bruket. Bak is an essential place to visit during the festive season for its range of stocking fillers and Christmas decorations. Choose an ornate advent candle or a hand-painted novelty bauble (think metallic reindeers and glittering santas) that can be delicately gift wrapped at no extra charge.

Trine Tuxen Jewelry

Best for: Handcrafted jewellery
Location: Gl. Kongevej 82, 1850 Frederiksberg

Trine Tuxen began her career as a dancer before pivoting into jewellery and ceramic design in 2012. Her eponymous label draws inspiration from the organic shapes found across nature: pendants, earrings and bracelets often mimic the form of flowers, seashells and vegetables. Tuxen’s designs are mostly handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, occasionally with 14-carat gold plating, with select pieces available in handcrafted 14- and 18-carat solid gold. There are two locations within the city to shop her timeless pieces: the flagship Frederiksberg store on Gammel Kongevej, as well as the jewellery and lifestyle store on Elmegade in Nørrebro.