
As I told you guys earlier, Norwegian designers are choosing Copenhagen Fashion Week over Oslo Fashion week - but I decided to pick my favorites from both scenes and show them to you in this post. I decided to leave my camera at home this season (for a change), and just enjoy the shows I was invited to! Hope you like it!

I'm a knit-nut and I'm not afraid to admit it. You know I love iiS of Norway, and though iiS decided not to have an individual runway show at OFW this season - they did show five looks during the trend show at the opening of OFW. I like how Siv Elise has incorporated denim into this collection as well, even though I'm not exactly what you call a denim-freak. I'm quite the opposite, actually. That said: I did find myself craving that bra-thingy of hers when it came down the runway - and I think that says more about how amazing she is than anything else. My favorite piece is the middle one. Is it a dress, it is a cardigan, is it a tunic? I don't know and I really don't care: I just love it!
Armando continues to amaze me with his craftsmanship and unique perspectives. This season I fell in love with his white creations, all of which I consider pieces of art. The man knows what he is doing, and I'm glad to see him show on the main arena for a change. Rumor has it that Armando is one of very few Norwegian designers that get to show during London Fashion Week this fall; if that's true - it is very impressive! Armando shows that with time and effort you can create beautiful things - but it doesn't hurt that he is wildly talented. I just love how detailed oriented he is, especially in regards to that crochet-detailed dress in the middle here! Well-done!


This seasons newcomer, L & J by Linne Røstad and Jason Sharpe, really impressed me with their personal twists on classic pieces in their own minimalistic way. I couldn't choose just three looks to show you guys, but I know these six looks would fit very nicely into my wardrobe. I especially love their use of blue as it is one of my favorite colors. The collection looks really comfortable, simple and wearable; and you can probably tell that they aren't exactly fresh out of design school- even though it's L &J's debut show.
These are my favorite looks from Fam's new collection. Without the crazy styling and make-up, a lot of these pieces are actually very wearable. I especially like the third dress. Fam is as always creative and bold, but I personally am getting a bit bored with her craziness already. I do appreciate her effort to make more wearable clothes and the fact that she was giving birth to a child whilst going at it with needles and thread, but that's a whole other story. Cute, fun, Fam.

Helje Hamre decided to show at Copenhagen Fashion Week, alongside several other Norwegian designers. Helje does indeed design beautiful clothes. They are wearable and simple, with a luxury feel to them - and they photograph really well. His designs are something I could see myself wearing if I ever were to go on a cruise or sightseeing in a big city. But, I have seen it before - somewhere, or everywhere. I do understand the commercial aspects of designing clothes and that they sell much better than the more avant-grade stuff, but you guys know I'm more into the creative aspects of fashion. Beautiful, wearable, simple, but.. a bit boring.

Ah, this makes me kind of proud to be Norwegian. I'm loving the use of colors in Veronica's new collection. Soft, sporty and sexy. I think it will come as no surprise when I say that she clearly is inspired by our Swedish neighbors and their famous take on new minimalism. Clean cuts, very beautiful. I also like the use of accessories; clean statement pieces.

Soft and wearable seems to be the key-words for all Norwegian designers for the next season: I wonder if they planned it? Haaning and Htoon SS 2012 features luxury and sporty minimalism in a soft color-palette. Lounging outside in the garden one springy, warm afternoon with a cup of tea and a good book? Yes, this is most definitely something I would wear.
Do you like? Which is your favorite?

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