Women’s fashion and accessories
Raincoats are not known for being stylish or following fashion trends. Yet, there are brands out there that will offer stylish design, perfect for the wet-weather season we are about to enter. The west coast of Norway has a mild and wet climate, and is often affected by weather fronts coming in from the Atlantic Ocean, so much so that it is rain and wind pretty much throughout the year. No...
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Timeless quality knitwear is always something worth investing in but especially this Autumn, it's the knitted vest you should be on the look out for. Style layered, with minimalistic oversized shirts or nostalgic blouses with exaggerated Peter Pan collar. The timeless cashmere vest by Alba Oslo I have my eyes on the Carla vest by the newly launched Norwegian sustainable brand Alba Oslo. Crafted...
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Condé Nast has announced the launch of Vogue Scandinavia, with the first issue set to publish in Spring 2021. Launching in English across print, digital and social media platforms, Vogue Scandinavia will reflect the fashion industry’s changing climate and push the boundaries of modern media consumption. Vogue Scandinavia will be based in Stockholm, Sweden, whilst covering...
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The highlight of Copenhagen Fashion Week, showcasing Fall Winter 2020 was not unexpected, the Copenhagen based designer, Cecilie Bahnsen. This season Cecilie Bahnsen has been inspired by the Stockholm based artist Martina Hoogland-Ivanow and her work including photography of mesmerising landscapes, captured in some of the most remote and far flung locations, in Siberia and the Kola Peninsula in...
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Described as ‘Winchester’s answer to Liberty’, The Hambledon is a four storey boutique style department store, set in a Georgian town house, offering fashion as well as bath & beauty, gifts and homeware. There are a surprising large amount of brands from Scandinavia stocked in store, the super trendy high flyers but also some new and rare finds too. We decided to talk to The...
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The winter coat is perhaps one of the most worn items in your wardrobe during the colder months. A lot of coats on the market is either practical or fashionable. But what if we don't want to compromise? We've sourced some of the top Scandinavian labels to share our favourite coats for 2019, to wrap up in style and stay comfortable - even when the temperature drops. Fleischer Couture Sirius is...
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Got an event on but nothing to wear? Danish fashion brand Ganni has launched a rental service for all its customers; say hello to Ganni Repeat! According to Ganni 39,900 tonnes of textiles end up in landfill every year, in Denmark alone. With this in mind the Scandi cult brand is on a mission to contribute to a more sustainable, circular fashion industry - and increase the longevity of the...
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Founded in Copenhagen in 2009 EMMA GO has steadily grown a crowd of devoted followers, yours truly included. Their collections are typical for what Danish design is known for, quality and functionality. The styles are quite cool, inspired by cultural experiences, travels and music. What I find is that the design will jazz up any outfit I may be wearing. Which is really good, considering my...
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This season is all about chunky oversized knits. What's new is the deconstructed knitwear trend as well as jumpers upon jumpers. More is more this season, also when it comes to your knitted wardrobe favourites. Another big trend is sustainability. Look for well made quality pieces, preferably ethically produced and always in pure wool. If you buy quality it will last so much longer and you can...
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Holzweiler SS20 at CPHFW The Norwegian brand hosted its 4th runway show during Copenhagen Fashion Week, to show its new collection for SS20, 'Past, present, future'. Fashion-forward with a future Holzweiler is putting a lot of effort into sourcing more sustainable materials and production methods, and to give back to society through donations and collaborations with nonprofits. The brand prides...
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