Knit Turtlenecks
Han Kjøbenhavn's ribbed and patterned turtlenecks — from raglan to tribal knits — are the label's most recognisable expression of Danish knitwear with a subcultural edge.
Explore turtlenecks →Brand profile
Han Kjøbenhavn
Copenhagen label founded in 2008, known for vintage-style eyewear plus workwear- and sportswear-rooted menswear and womenswear with a subcultural Scandinavian edge.
CopenhagenOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
4 brands like Han Kjøbenhavn like Our Legacy, Andersson Bell, Henrik Vibskov →
What to know about Han Kjøbenhavn
Eyewear came first, clothes followed
It launched in 2008 as a vintage-style acetate frame line, and the eyewear is still what most people know it for even after apparel took over.
Scandinavian, but not the polished kind
Danish design sits alongside workwear and vintage sportswear here, so outerwear, denim and graphic jersey read subcultural rather than clean-minimal.
Copenhagen runway, mid-high pricing
The label shows at Copenhagen Fashion Week and runs a flagship on Pilestræde, with menswear, womenswear, jewellery and accessories under one roof.
The pieces that define Han Kjøbenhavn
Acetate Eyewear
The brand began as an eyewear line of vintage-inspired acetate frames, still the piece it is most widely known for.
Explore eyewear →How Han Kjøbenhavn fits
Overall fit
runs large
Han Kjøbenhavn is typically described as cutting oversized, boxy pieces, so the labelled size usually wears larger than a standard high-street equivalent.
Tip: Most shoppers get the intended look one size down from their usual, and two sizes down only if they want a genuinely trim fit.
Medium confidence · based on 9 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | heavily relaxed, roomy through chest and sleeve | Take one size down unless you plan to layer heavily underneath. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | boxy, relaxed camp- and workwear-influenced cuts | Size down if you prefer a shirt that follows the body. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | straight to wide, relaxed through the thigh | Stick to your waist size but expect a roomy leg and budget for a hem. |
| Jeans & denim | slightly large | wide or straight, loose through hip and thigh | Order your usual waist and size down only if the rigid denim feels loose after wear. |
| Jackets | runs large | roomy workwear-inspired outerwear with generous shoulders | Consider sizing down one unless you want room for chunky knitwear underneath. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | boxy, wide-shouldered oversized jersey | Size down one if you want a normal fit; stay true to size for the intended oversized drape. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like Han Kjøbenhavn
84% matchOur Legacy
Scandinavian staples with custom-milled fabrics
What changes: Quieter, more fabric-led and less subcultural/graphic
82% matchAndersson Bell
Nordic minimalism crossed with street proportions
What changes: Korean street energy, heavier on patchwork and logos
74% matchHenrik Vibskov
Copenhagen peer with an art-driven, louder hand
What changes: Far more experimental prints and sculptural shapes
70% matchADER-error
Oversized unisex streetwear with graphic jersey focus
What changes: Pure streetwear, no workwear or denim heritage
Han Kjøbenhavn fit questions
Does Han Kjøbenhavn run big or small?
Han Kjøbenhavn runs large. Most shoppers get the intended look one size down from their usual, and two sizes down only if they want a genuinely trim fit. Han Kjøbenhavn is typically described as cutting oversized, boxy pieces, so the labelled size usually wears larger than a standard high-street equivalent.
How does Han Kjøbenhavn fit?
Han Kjøbenhavn is typically described as cutting oversized, boxy pieces, so the labelled size usually wears larger than a standard high-street equivalent. Overall shape: boxy and relaxed, with a deliberately oversized Scandinavian silhouette.
How do Han Kjøbenhavn hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Han Kjøbenhavn hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Take one size down unless you plan to layer heavily underneath. Shape: heavily relaxed, roomy through chest and sleeve.
How do Han Kjøbenhavn shirts & overshirts fit?
Han Kjøbenhavn shirts & overshirts runs large. Size down if you prefer a shirt that follows the body. Shape: boxy, relaxed camp- and workwear-influenced cuts.
How do Han Kjøbenhavn trousers & pants fit?
Han Kjøbenhavn trousers & pants fits slightly large. Stick to your waist size but expect a roomy leg and budget for a hem. Shape: straight to wide, relaxed through the thigh.
Brand facts
Han Kjøbenhavn is a Copenhagen fashion label founded in 2008 by Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen. It started as an eyewear line built on vintage-style acetate frames, then grew into a full apparel brand covering menswear and womenswear alongside jewellery and accessories. Design draws on Danish design tradition, workwear and vintage sportswear: outerwear, denim, knitwear and graphic jersey, cut with a subcultural rather than polished Scandinavian feel. The brand shows at Copenhagen Fashion Week and operates a flagship store on Pilestræde in central Copenhagen.
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Made in
- Denmark
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Avant-garde, Streetwear