Embrace the Elements: Kari Traa Launches "Ready for Anything" SS26 Collection
In the world of Scandinavian style, practicality has always been the ultimate luxury. This season, Norwegian sportswear brand Kari Traa elevates that philosophy with the launch of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, named “Ready for Anything.”
Inspired by the unpredictable nature of Nordic spring and summer days, the new line seamlessly bridges the gap between high-performance mountain training and effortless urban cool. Founder and Olympic champion Kari Traa understands that spontaneity is the key to life’s best moments. “We don’t plan life around the forecast; we dress for it and go anyway,” she explains. “It’s all about layering up or down, depending on what the day brings.”
The SS26 collection is divided into distinct narratives, each catering to a different facet of an active woman’s life. For the mountain enthusiast, the Spring Skiing Collection refreshes the iconic Rose base layer, beloved for its 100% Merino wool softness, in fresh hues. Alongside it, the lightweight and breathable Alma Performance Blend offers technical precision for the climb, while the airy Ella layer transitions from sun-drenched slopes to après-ski relaxation.
As the days grow longer, the Training Collection invites movement. The high-performance Nia line is built for mountain training, while Linnea injects a dose of youthful, urban energy with trend-forward lines designed to move from a workout to a coffee date without missing a beat. For those who value clean, minimalist pieces, the Ava collection offers the go-to essentials for layering or wearing solo on a relaxed summer day.
The Summer Wool concept is another highlight of the SS26 line. Instead of typical summer fabrics, Kari Traa highlights Merino wool as a surprising warm-weather hero. Because it naturally regulates temperature, breathes and dries quickly, it’s ideal for a midnight swim or a sunset hike that continues into a cooler evening.
The beloved Rose and Alma silhouettes return in the Summer Wool edit, joined by the effortlessly versatile Embla wool blend, a piece that moves from morning walks to spontaneous evening plans with an easy, refined grace.
