17th of May – The Ultimate Guide

May 17th – or Norwegian Constitition Day – is a biiiiig thing and a huuuge celebration in Norway. The Fashion Bandit & Crew figured it would be a good idea to give the general public, and foreigners in particular, an overview of a select few, essential elements to the celebration.

 

Always wear the Best Suit
Aaaaaawww…10 points for trying – and colour choice, Alf-Ole! – it just seems our wonderful Flying Bandit is a bit too much into his own universe to realize the difference between a suit and a … suit! 😀

The Flying Bandit Alf-Ole Føre is wearing his best wing suit for Constitution Day - helped by The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre
Photo by Photo Bandit Elsa Gabo. Art direction and styling by Benedikte St.Pierre

 

The Non-negotiable Selfie…
I guess you could say this is a fairly new tradition in the history of celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day… make sure you be seen with the hip, cool and famous! ??????

The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre and The Flying Bandit Alf-Ole Føre are taking a selfie with Brudeferden i Hardanger!

Photo by Photo Bandit Elsa Gabo. Collage/design Benedikte St.Pierre

 

We’re ready to celebrate!!!

The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre and The Flying Bandit Alf-Ole Føre are properly dressed for May 17th
Collage/design by The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre
Photos by Photo Bandits Elsa Gabo and Kjetil Janson

 

No matter where Team Fashion Bandit goes or eeeeh…flies – style is everything. And right now, two days before May 17th…nothing more so than The Fashion Bandit’s May 17th Style! 😀

The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre and The Flying Bandit Alf-Ole Føre are flying for Norway - in impeccable style.
Collage/design by The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre.
Photo of The Bandits by Photo Bandit Elsa Gabo

 

The Hot Dog.
No celebration of Constitution Day is complete without hot dogs. Eat as many as possibly possible. Then add another. But remember to still have room for…ice cream. Which is another vital element in the celebration of Constitution Day.

The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre and Flying Bandit Alf-Ole Føre are having hot dogs in the park for Constitution Day
Photo by Photo Bandit Elsa Gabo

 

 

The Potato Race
The Potato Race is a classic Constitution Day activity. Race each other balancing a potato in a spoon without dropping it. And yeah – we know. Norwegians are officially weird.

The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre and The Flying bandit Alf-Ole Føre are in a fierce potato race for May 17th
Photo by Photo Bandit Elsa Gabo

 

And finally…the Big Day!

Happy National Day, all Norwegians! From The Fashion Bandit Benedikte St.Pierre and The Flying Bandit Alf-Ole Føre
Photo by Photo Bandit Elsa Gabo

Featured clothes: Alf-Ole: Blazer: Norwegian Couture. Rollneck sweater: Paul Peart.
Benedikte: Denim jacket and shoes: Bik Bok.