Eco Fashion World

LEILA HAFZI

If you happen to find yourself in Oslo one of these days, don't miss the pop up store in Steen & Strøm featuring some of Norway's most exciting eco designs. Upon entering the store, Leila Hafzi's rainbow dresses jump into sight. They become even more beautiful when shop manager and designer Marcus Green explains how many hours of work the Nepalese silk painters have put into them. As much time and love goes into the knitwear of Arne & Carlos. The Swedish-Norwegian design duo offers traditional Nordic techniques in new shapes and styles and targets mainly men with their collections.

On the first floor, the department store shows that eco is not just a guerilla concept but part of their permanent collection. An eye catching FIN display leads you straight to their skin-caressing bamboo and organic cotton dresses. If these are too spring for you in this time of year, wear them with Alpaca Society cardigans that you find next to the latest organic Marc o' Polo collection. In addition to a semi-spring outfit, try out the quality Vera and William underwear that adheres to Eco Label principles. Before you move on to other stores, don't forget to check out the newly opened vintage section where you'll find a selection of the finest vintage pieces in town.

POP UP STORE

More vintage awaits you away from the high streets in Oslo's Greenwich. At Markveien in Grünerløkka, Fretex is your pit stop for vintage and upcycled items. From wallets made out of leather jackets to carpets turned into pillows and dresses: from the clothing containers where Fretex collects its items to selling in London's Liberty's. Across the street the Aloha store welcomes you to the funky world of hemp snowboard gear. They once started with beanies, but the sports girls behind Aloha prove that hemp can be sexy and playful in clothes and accessories alike.

Tired of walking? Go for an eco haircut at Zenz after which you'll have new energy to visit the neighboring Nudie store. While waiting for your organic cotton jeans being customized on the antique sewing machine, pick your Amnesty T-shirt and donate € 5,50 to the good cause.

ARNE CARLOS

Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but even the more mainstream labels jump on the eco bandwagon making it more affordable. At Cubus, a brand new collection of Mohini Pure baby clothing has just arrived. In most sports stores, Kari Traa  offers milk fabric in award winning undies and active wear. All in all, a trip to the north is definitely worth it with all that this Nordic city has to offer in terms of eco fashion.

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