Oslo Runway, a showcase for leading and rising Norwegian fashion talent, took place from 25 to 30 August 2025, as previously reported by FashionUnited. This year the ten -year anniversary of the event, with an official program of nearly 60 designers, artists and brands, a mix of established names and new talent. Although Oslo Runway is not as internationally recognized as Copenhagen Fashion Week, it has steadily won Momentum in the last ten years and buyers and media from all over the world. Two striking trends emerged during the five -day showcase.
The new wool order
The years of reputation of Norway in the field of knitwear – closely connected to the ‘Hygge’ tradition of the country – was shown with a striking collection of Kari Traa. The brand, founded by the former Olympic gold medal winner skiing, combined seamless sportswear with thick woolen knits, redesigned in daring, lively pink hues.
At Woodling, the history of the brand in Knitting work remained clearly visible, but it was re -interpreted for spring, with airy, playful textures combined with lace in fresh shades of green and yellow, in addition to daring, heavier knits in a striking red.
Ella & Il debuted on Oslo Runway and showed a breathtaking camel -colored mohair tunic with fringes reaching to the ground over a white knitted short.
Clean Girl
Norwegian fashion design emphasizes tight silhouettes, refined customization and a neutral color palette. All these characteristics could be seen on Oslo Runway, including layered looks, versatile items of clothing and modest luxury.
From envelope1976: a capelet of white lamb leather with matching flared pants and a white fur scarf around the waist.
And a classic trench coat with a slim silhouette.
At ESP, led by Elisabeth Stray Pedersen, a gender -neutral collection with garments made from the first Norwegian recycled wool textile with a completely local value chain. Models wore football boots!
In other sections, Pedersen used soft and translucent materials, combined with sturdy woolen gabardine.
Christian Aks presented a refined aesthetics where tight customization came together with the ease of flowing fabrics.
On Oslo Runway 2025, one of the most striking hats was a borderless silhouette that combined the classic pill box hat with the Russian Ushanka/Winter hat. This was seen on the catwalks of Christian Aks and Envelope 1976 and worn by various visitors to the show.
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