OFW was first held in February 2004, and is arranged twice a year, in February and August.
It was launched to promote Norwegian fashion design, and to set Norwegian design in an international context. OFW is the main showcase promoting Norwegian designers and their collections. During OFW in February the award “Naloyet”, given by the magazine HENNE , is awarded to last year’s best Norwegian designer after a fashion show presenting all the nominees. This ceremony is part of the official opening night and has been every February since 2005.
OFW Fashion Cares:
- OFW Fashion Cares: a fashion show focusing on a humanitarian cause.
- NICE: Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical, is the result of an initiative OFW took. Tone S. Tobiasson coined the name and is today the coordinator for Norway’s contributions and projects, along with being editor.
- OFW Prizes was launched in August 2008. HRH Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway was the first recipient of the award for best Ambassador for Norwegian Fashion Design.
- NFA: Nordic Fashion Association, OFW was among the founders of a Nordic collaboration in 2008.Oslo Fashion Week happens twice a year, in February and in August. Oslo Fashion week starts Monday 16th of August and lasts til Saturday 21st of August. Likely Marion will attend:
While OFW Official Opening, 17th of August.
Fam Irvoll Show & Fam Irvoll Afterparty 18th of August (dressed like Wonder Woman)
Oslo Fashion Week is where the Norwegian fashion industry comes together and the country’s best designers show their latest collections. The shows are open to everyone as long as there are available seats. Invited guests are let in first. The doors open one hour before each event.
Event programme
Monday 16 August
19.00: Pre Day/Alpaca Society (Fossekallen Restaurant)
20.00: Vernissage/Fashion Icons (Kunstnernes Hus)
17 August
19.00: Official opening (Oslo Congress Centre, invitation only)
18 August
15.00: Springbrett (Oslo Congress Centre)
17.00: Kristar Design, White Baron (Oslo Congress Centre)
18.00: Venti Uno, Hilton Doubletree Hotel
19.00: Little Cupcakes by Fam Irvoll (Oslo Congress Centre)
20.00: Batlak og Selvig (Galleri Riis, Tjuvholmen)
21.00: Fam Irvoll (Oslo Congress Centre)
19 August
17.00: Bouquet, Mariette, OFW Trend Show (Oslo Congress Centre)
18.00: Bjørn Borg, (Oslo Congress Centre)
19.00: ELM (Oslo Congress Centre)
20.00: Linn Renée Blegeberg (Oslo Congress Centre)
21.00: Pia Haraldsen for Agape (Oslo Congress Centre)
22.00: Nina Jarebrink (Steen & Strøm Magasin)
23.00: Daniel Franck (Sukkerbiten by the Opera House)
20 August
17.00: Armando Santos (Galleri Format Oslo)
18.00: Morami, 120%lino og Calvin Klein Underwear (Madserud Gård)
18.00: Grand Opening Roe’s Fashionhood (Posthallen, Prinsens gate/Dronningens gate)
19.00: Helje Hamre (Kunstnernes Hus)
22.00: Moods of Norway (Kongsgården at Bygdøy)
21 August
22.00: OFW Official Party (Ekebergrestauranten)
After all the designers have shown their collections during the week. Oslo Fashion Week invites designers, partners, colleagues, friends and fashionistast to a glamorous night to celebrate the end of fashion week. The night includes dj appearance by Patski Love, Chris Stallion, Benjamin & live entertainment.
Date: Saturday 21st of august
Time: 22.00 hrs – Late
From 19.00: (Private cocktail & dinner party).
Venue: Ekeberg Restaurant Oslo