Fashion Nerds

Finland / Sweden

Rolf Ekroth

  • Utilitarian clothing
  • Reinterpreted craft
  • Nostalgic references

Rolf Ekroth draws on Finnish youth, everyday life and remembered traditions to develop expressive utilitarian clothing. His independent label combines practical references with an interest in craft and the emotional effect of dress.

Portrait of Rolf Ekroth
Henrietta Hassinen / Yle · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

Glossy purple hooded outerwear and trousers — Rolf Ekroth, Autumn/Winter 2025

Collection selection

Glossy purple hooded outerwear and trousers

Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

A documented example of the designer’s clothing or construction practice.

Photographer not specified in extracted source
Brown half-zip hoodie and wide trousers — Rolf Ekroth, Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

Collection selection

Brown half-zip hoodie and wide trousers

Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

A plaid panel gives the oversized hoodie a clear graphic center.

Rolf Ekroth; official runway photography, photographer not individually stated
Angular purple plaid vest and wide trousers — Rolf Ekroth, Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

Collection selection

Angular purple plaid vest and wide trousers

Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

An angular, enlarged vest changes the proportions of a layered casual outfit.

Rolf Ekroth; official runway photography, photographer not individually stated
Brown jacket and striped trousers — Rolf Ekroth, Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

Collection selection

Brown jacket and striped trousers

Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

A western-style shirt, tailored jacket and bright striped trousers combine contrasting clothing references.

Rolf Ekroth; official runway photography, photographer not individually stated
Purple plaid outer shirt and gold trousers — Rolf Ekroth, Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

Collection selection

Purple plaid outer shirt and gold trousers

Autumn/Winter 2025 — No Distance Left To Run

A loose plaid outer layer plays against the smooth shine of gold trousers.

Rolf Ekroth; official runway photography, photographer not individually stated

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Rolf Ekroth

Collaborations have extended into rainwear, knitwear, jewellery and garments made from industrial waste, connecting a locally rooted design language with experimentation across materials and disciplines.