Exploring Oslo - Norway - page 137

to trendy clothing for men and women. Also on the menu are accessories,
including a large selection of handbags and belts. Stenersgate 1 (Oslo City Shopping
Center). & 23-15-99-00. T-banen: Jermbanetorget.
Skandinavisk Hoyfjellutstyr This massive store has a great selection of all
things outdoor. You'll find almost everything to suit your needs for a skiing or
climbing adventure. Clothing items include tons of Gore-Tex jackets, fleece,
thermal wear, and hiking boots. Knives, flashlights, goggles, sleeping bags, and
all sorts of gadgets are also for sale. Bogstadsvn 1. & 23-33-43-80. T-banen: Majorstuen.
For Men
Peak Performance This store is definitely the number one choice for the
outdoorsman who seeks the most stylish performance clothing. The styles and
colors seem limitless: jackets, shirts, accessories, or whatever. Their variety of
Gore-Tex and fleece items is also a draw. Bogstadsvn 13. & 22-96-00-91. T-banen:
Majorstuen.
For Women
MA Heavy on Norwegian designers, this fashion boutique also offers some of
the best in Italian, Australian, and Belgian designs. Shoes and other accessories
are plentiful too. Prices range from “obscene” to reasonable. Hegdehaugsvn 27.
& 22-60-72-90. Tram: 15.
Oleana This shop carries the award-winning designs of Solveig Hisdahl.
Clothing items are made mainly of wool and silk and include elegant knitwear,
skirts, cardigans, and shawls. Other items feature jewelry and silk scarves from
some of the top Norwegian designers. Stortingsgaten 8. & 22-33-31-63. T-banen:
Nationaltheatret.
Ove Harder Finseth This unique clothing store stars the painstaking and
laborious productions of designer Ove Finseth. Each one-of-a-kind dress or
gown is full of color (no black or gray), intricately detailed, and wonderfully
ornate. The client list is quite impressive. Even the princess of Norway had her
wedding gown designed here. Custom-made jewelry, bags, and hats are also
sold. Pilius Plass 3. & 22-37-76-20. T-banen: Girneanetorgen.
Soul From Milan to Paris, this store keeps on top of the ever-changing fash-
ion industry. The selection will meet all of your high-fashion needs, from bags
by Prada to shoes by D&G. Even Beatle Paul McCartney's daughter Stella is here
with her hot-selling clothing label Chloe. Bygdøy Allé 28. & 22-55-00-13. Bus: 30, 31,
or 32.
FOLK COSTUMES
Heimen Husflid This leading purveyor of modern and traditional Norwe-
gian handicrafts and apparel carries antique and reproduction folk costumes.
More than three dozen different bunads (styles) include different regions of Nor-
way, both north and south. Hand-knit sweaters in traditional Norwegian pat-
terns are a special item, as are pewter and brass goods. It's about a block from
Karl Johans Gate. Rosenkrantzgate 8. & 22-41-40-50. T-banen: Stortinget. Tram: 7, 8, or 11.
FURNITURE
Rom for Ide This is one of those stores that never seems to follow trends but
always ends up looking trendy. This furniture outlet, hidden away from the
city's shopping streets, specializes in modern yet classic designs. The contempo-
rary and sleek look is the product of Norway's best and brightest new designers.
Aside from the furniture, the Norwegian arts and crafts here are also interesting.
Jacob Aallsgate 54. & 22-59-81-17. T-banen: Majorstuen.