Photographed by Rachel Stenger

When living in Aalesund, Norway, which is way up north in the northern hemisphere, we can definitely say we don`t have the warmest summers. You can call us optimists since we always have high hopes for good weather, but the reality is that we are a persistent people living between the mountains and the sea. We are a people that have firsthand knowledge about wind and rain.

This summer has had its shares of not appropriate summer days, but we have also been blessed with days where the wind took a break and the sun shone over the mountain peaks and over our city.

On one of those warm, sunny days we had a photoshoot of Ulrikke Skirt and Bali Top, and the shoot turned out to be everything we had planned for and more.

We are now on the edge of summer with a new season ahead, but when the wind is blowing from north and it`s raining sideways, we will look back to this day with a smile and hope next summer will bring more warm days. 

Photographed by Trine Hege Sæle Alnes 

Find yourself wandering the streets of your destination in Bali Top and Ulrikke Skirt this summer. Let the lightweight top and skirt brush against your skin while it cools you in the summer heat. 

Float through the day feeling relaxed yet elegant with a stop at your favorite coffee shop, or maybe you are to discover a new favorite place while you take cover from the heat.

Transform the outfit by changing your shoes, and you are ready for a night out, sipping drinks with your friends.

Or just stay home, enjoy the summer night in your new favorite combo!

Photographed by Rachel Stenger

Crispy, yet soft cotton became a natural fabric to introduce in our new collection, and as we aim to design clothes that span seasons we looked for a cotton fabric that would still be wearable in the fall. 

In our search for the ultimate cotton fabric to help shape the designs we had in mind, we found a white cotton fabric with elegant light blue stripes, and it was a perfect match.

                                 After months of testing and adjusting to get the perfect fit, we now introduce to you Tora Shirt and Nanna Top, two cotton styles that can be included in your basic wardrobe.

Tora Shirt is a classic cotton shirt with an oversized fit, easy to style. Button her up for a office-appropriate look together with a skirt or trousers, or roll up her sleeves and unbutton her at the top for a more relaxed look. Either way, we think she will become one of the go-to items in your wardrobe.

When designing Nanna Top we wanted to be more fashion forward, but stay true to our timeless simplicity.  

Nanna Top has clean lines at the front that accentuates the neck. The belt cinched in the waist highlights your waist and gives you a feminine look. 

The belt is part of creating identity to Nanna Top. You can wear the belt in several different ways, or drop the belt for a more boxy look.   

Photographed by Trine Hege Sæle Alnes

When ARV was founded back in 2014, we had a vision to create coats made of high quality Italian wool. Our first collections contained exactly that and coats have defined us ever since. Though coats are close to our hearts, we have started on a journey where we, one day, would like to offer a complete wardrobe to the conscious woman. 

Love Dress was first introduced in our SS16 collection, and soon became a favorite among our customers. The idea behind Love, pronounced [lʊəveə], was to design a dress that has the elements of a coat, but still functions as a dress. 

She can be worn loose or cinched at the waist with the belt. Her lightweight fabric, made of 100% rayon, wraps your body in comfort.

Although Love Dress is included in our SS17 collection, she is a dress that spans seasons. With her soft lines, elegant simplicity and feminine balance, we believe Love will add a touch of refinement to your wardrobe. She is a dress you can wear over and over again. 

At ARV we believe the customers have the right to know what their product costs to make.