CLike a breath of fairytale atmosphere, the Norwegian sweater for women finally back in the closets. With its signature jacquard pattern on the neckline, this piece that combines tradition and comfort invokes an easy chic femininity. To show off not only in the mountains.
Its intricate textures, made of rhombuses, crosses, hearts, snowflakes and stars, tell an ancient visual language. Initially created to protect from the cold of the fjords and the sea winds. Today it is reinterpreted by brands and catwalks as a symbol – passepartout – of contemporary refinement.
The soft power of the Norwegian sweater
In a perfect intertwining of memory and modernity, tradition and freedom, the Nordic sweater with decoration jacquard a promise of style is made. It returns in an oversized and enveloping way, in the natural tones of the winter landscape (beige, brown, orange and cream, sometimes with festive touches of cherry red). Made of precious yarns like alpaca, mohair, cashmere And sustainable Norwegian wool. But also in new ultra soft high-tech fibers with an affordable budget.
The most beautiful looks at the fashion shows
Key piece symbolizing quiet luxury fashion, the Nordic style sweater it is the king of casual elegance for Winter 2025. The seasonal catwalks celebrate it in different interpretations, but united by the same idea: making comfort a refined gesture. Acne Studios presents it in a cream-colored maxi pull version, soft and airy, worn on a bare leg like a mini-dress. The effect is bold and contemporary, a mix of delicacy and strength that transforms the classic pullovers in a statement piece.
A look from the Hermès Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 fashion show. (Launchmetrics Spotlight photo)
Hermès, in a sophisticated play of volumes and layering that mixes rigor and irony, reinterprets the theme with a dark brown sweater with light contrasting decorations, worn over a light blue shirt. The look takes on modernity with the orange sweatshirt tied at the waist, which transforms into an asymmetric skirt. Moncler Grenoble chooses the path of Alpine sobriety. In which the beige top with mustard and chocolate motifs blends with cream-colored tailored trousers. Creating a tone-on-tone ensemble like a true snow queen.
The best brand proposals
Fashion houses are rediscovering the charm of jacquard workmanship and Fair Isle-inspired motifs, using them on noble materials and sophisticated textures. Warm and earthy tones between brown, beige and orange evoke winter nature in the designer crew-neck sweater Gucci. Made from jacquard Norwegian woolis embellished with a round and diamond pattern decorated with crystals on the neckline. A sophisticated touch for a garment withartisanal allureperfect with the logo fabric skirt, shiny black loafers and white preppy style socks.
The Sweet Winter Sweater by Alanui, made of virgin wool, pays homage to traditional designs with an effect workmanship hand-made. Inlaid motifs that pay homage to an ancient and symbolic tradition. THE original Norwegian sweatersin fact, they were worn by fishermen and decorated with patterns that were believed to bring protection at sea: flowers as a symbol of the sun, zigzag lines as a sign of strength and defense.
Street style inspiration
Relaunched years ago by Kate Middleton in her ritual Christmas greetings on social media, the sweater with jacquard yoke it is in all respects an iconic garment even off the catwalks. The princess pairs it with jeans or wool trousers for a relaxed but impeccable look, which conveys warmth and naturalness. Alternatively, it can be updated with a denim maxi skirt with slit as Khaite suggests.
A street style look from London at the Bora Aksu fashion show. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
International street style reinterprets it in infinite versions. In which the natural shades ranging from cream to beige, passing through creamy white, amplify the versatility of the garment.
As seen in London, with an outfit all played in light shades. Which features the protagonist Norwegian sweater in a soft texture, with balloon sleeves. In the most chic – but also comfortable – combination with i tailored trousers fluid and wide leg, in the same shade as the background of the shirt. And obviously matching pumps.