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Scandinavian style

Clean wool coats, brushed knitwear, relaxed trousers, and crisp shirting built for Nordic layering across women and men.

Scandinavian style is a dressing method built around clean lines, neutral tones, and functional layers designed for cold climates. Generous wool overcoats, crisp cotton shirts, and relaxed trousers pair with sturdy leather boots to balance volume with practical movement. Black, navy, cream, and grey shades unify different textures so each piece combines naturally across changing seasons.

Swedish labels did much to make the look known. Acne Studios began in Stockholm with raw denim jeans, and Stutterheim brought back the rubberized cotton raincoat of Swedish fishermen. Nudie Jeans built its name in Gothenburg on dry denim, now organic, meant to age through years of wear.

Heavy alpaca knitwear layers over boxy poplin shirts alongside wide leg wool trousers and minimal sneakers. Independent boutiques Due West and Utopia in Toronto stock these pieces for their balanced cuts and honest materials.

Les Deux Corduroy Overshirt in Ivory, front view, at Due West on within
Les Deux
Corduroy Overshirt - Ivory
NOK 1,974Last one
Due West
Sunflower Mohair Polo in Navy at Due West on within
Sunflower
Mohair Polo - Navy
NOK 2,079NOK 3,927
Due West
RUOHAN Skara Jacket Dune in Beige at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Skara Jacket Dune
NOK 9,571
WDLT117
RUOHAN Umber Raas Coat in Grey at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Umber Raas Coat
NOK 20,792
WDLT117
Les Deux Corduroy Tapered Pants in Green, back view, at Due West on within
Les Deux
Corduroy Tapered Pants - Green
NOK 1,974
Due West
Les Deux Randall Wool Suit Pants - Asphalt in Asfalt, front view, at Due West on within
Les Deux
Randall Wool Suit Pants - Asphalt
NOK 759NOK 1,446
Due West
A.P.C. Basil Overshirt in Grey worn by a model, at Due West on within
A.P.C.
Basil Overshirt - Grey
NOK 1,749NOK 3,267
Due West
A.P.C. Standard Polo in Dark Navy, back view, at Due West on within
A.P.C.
Standard Polo - Dark Navy
NOK 1,578NOK 1,848Last one
Due West
Stutterheim Mens Rain Jacket Stockholm Unisex in Black at Due West on within
Stutterheim
Mens Rain Jacket Stockholm Unisex - Black
NOK 2,772
Due West
Stutterheim Mens Rain Jacket Stockholm LW in Black at Due West on within
Stutterheim
Mens Rain Jacket Stockholm LW - Black
NOK 1,650
Due West
Les Deux Romeo Pleated Chino Pants - Eggnog White at Due West on within
Les Deux
Romeo Pleated Chino Pants - Eggnog White
NOK 1,050NOK 1,512
Due West
UJOH Button Slit Pants Navy at WDLT117 on within
UJOH
Button Slit Pants Navy
NOK 6,568Last one
WDLT117
Sunspel Crew Neck T-Shirt in Navy at Due West on within
Sunspel
Crew Neck T-Shirt - Navy
NOK 891
Due West
Sunspel Oversized Heavyweight T-Shirt in Beige at Due West on within
Sunspel
Oversized Heavyweight T-Shirt - Beige
NOK 1,122
Due West
RUOHAN Loess Cocoon Jacket Beige, front view, at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Loess Cocoon Jacket Beige
NOK 21,122Last one
WDLT117
WOOD WOOD WWBruce Jacket in Navy at Due West on within
WOOD WOOD
WWBruce Jacket - Navy
NOK 2,937
Due West
Sunspel Long Sleeve Crewneck in Navy at Due West on within
Sunspel
Long Sleeve Crewneck - Navy
NOK 990
Due West
Sunspel Sea Island Cotton Knit Polo - Navy worn by a model, at Due West on within
Sunspel
Sea Island Cotton Knit Polo - Navy
NOK 2,508Last one
Due West
A.P.C. Brest Overshirt in Black at Due West on within
A.P.C.
Brest Overshirt - Black
NOK 1,644NOK 3,894
Due West
Sunflower CPO Check Shirt in Multi, front view, at Due West on within
Sunflower
CPO Check Shirt - Multi
NOK 2,436NOK 4,587Last one
Due West
UJOH Belted Wide Pants Greige at WDLT117 on within
UJOH
Belted Wide Pants Greige
NOK 6,238Last one
WDLT117
MM6 Maison Margiela Pinstripe Wool Wide-leg Trousers Black, front view, at WDLT117 on within
MM6 Maison Margiela
Pinstripe Wool Wide-leg Trousers Black
NOK 6,568
WDLT117
RUOHAN Kael Shirt Dust Beige, front view, at WDLT117 on within
RUOHAN
Kael Shirt Dust Beige
NOK 3,927Last one
WDLT117
Litkovska Shirt With Ribbed-Knit Sleeves Graphite/Grey, front view, at WDLT117 on within
Litkovska
Shirt With Ribbed-Knit Sleeves Graphite/Grey
NOK 7,228Last one
WDLT117

Common questions

What defines scandinavian style?
Clean silhouettes, durable natural fabrics, and muted palettes form the foundation of this aesthetic. Layering functions as the central principle, allowing simple pieces to handle shifting temperatures without visual clutter.
How do you wear scandinavian style every day?
Start with relaxed wool trousers, a crisp cotton shirt, and flat leather shoes. Add a heavy knit sweater or a long tailored coat to create depth through proportion rather than pattern.
Which designers make scandinavian style?
Acne Studios produces straight denim and tailored overcoats, while Stutterheim builds rubberized rainwear in classic cuts. Organic cotton denim from Nudie Jeans completes the rotation with dry, unwashed jeans made to age over years.