Ida Solbakken, Norway’s emerging fashion influencer, blends basics with vintage

Ida Solbakken, a 22‑year‑old Norwegian, has become a recognizable face this summer. She is the daughter of Ståle Solbakken, coach of Norway’s national football team, and has appeared in New York during the World Cup.

While studying to become a midwife and working as a substitute in a kindergarten and home‑care, she describes her style as “elevated basic,” mixing high‑quality basics with unique vintage finds. Typical pieces include an oversized neutral blazer, a Bottega Veneta bag, an Isabel Marant coat, and an Omega watch. She frequently shops on the resale platform Tise, selling items she no longer uses.

Solbakken emphasizes quality over designer labels, preferring repeatable basics from brands such as Aiayu, FloreFlore and iBlameLulu, while also inheriting some designer classics from her mother.