Steen & Strøm creates a stepping stone for emerging designers

For several years in a row, Steen & Strøm has played a crucial part in creating, developing and maintaining our platform to show and celebrate Norwegian design. Their continued support has been, and continues to be, an essential part of Oslo Runway - thanks to efforts that extend way beyond financial funding.

Key partner‍
Out of Oslo Runway’s 10 running years, Steen & Strøm has been a key partner for 6 consecutive years. Together, we have hosted exciting events such as the Official Opening Dinner and Party, the Tribute Award ceremony and Oslo Runway By Night.

Steen & Strøm on providing a physical platform
Steen & Strøm acknowledges its unique position when it comes to the ability to bridge local talent and customers. The department store aims to be a stepping stone for Norwegian design, and partnering with Oslo Runway to support the local fashion industry, is an important part of this. For several years, they’ve been providing up-and-coming Norwegian designers with visibility and trading opportunities.

— We believe Norwegian design has immense potential and it’s hugely important to enable a stage for local, national, and regional designers. At Steen & Strøm we are playing a small part in helping the industry grow by giving both up-and-coming and established brands the visibility they deserve, says David Wilkinson, Executive Director at Steen & Strøm. 

By developing the local offering, Wilkinson continues, an entire industry and ecosystem can thrive. 

Introducing Talent Award by Steen & Strøm
Launching at ORW25, Oslo Runway and Steen & Strøm will collaborate in awarding the Talent Award by Steen & Strøm to up-and-coming talents selected among the fashion graduates from the three schools ESMOD, Oslo Met and KHiO (Oslo National Academy of the Arts).