Northerness

Northerness is an aesthetic related to Nordic/Scandinavian areas of the world. Those who follow this aesthetic have the goal of living in the north in a remote location; going back to the ancient pagan roots of Europe and a conservation of the wilderness and the old ways.

Visual[]

The Northerness aesthetic is usually associated with the Nordic/Scandinavian countries, deep woodlands, Northern Lights, small red houses, and ancient pagan rites. It can also include the hygge atmosphere. Its clothing and interior styles are calm and muted. Things like jumpers, woolen socks, warm white light, and birch wood are all core parts of the aesthetic, along with a connection to nature and friluftsliv.

Unlike some aspects of modern Nordic fashion, Northerness fashion doesn't have to be modern and super minimalist. It can look dated.

Fashion[]

Warm, cozy, and comfortable clothes are important in Northerness (due to the Scandinavian countries being so far north). Clothes that are practical when in the outdoors are also important.

Common clothes include:

Thick Coats
Fur Boots
Cowls and Cloaks
Flowing White Dresses
Capes
Flower crowns
Face Paint inspired by the ancient Nordic tribes
Silver Jewelry
Warm jumpers (preferably lusekofte)
Thick wool socks
Comfortable jeans
Outdoors boots (preferably timberlands)
Turtlenecks
Grandad shirts
Coats
Scarfs
Gloves
Hats

Media[]

Media includes books about hygge, as well as anything that is fun, cutesy, or Nordic.

Books[]

The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness by Marie Tourell Søderberg
The Moomins (series) by Tove Jansson. There are also comics, picture books, tv shows, and films based off of the books.