Finnish designers presented their view of winter 2012 fashion in Finnish Catwalk Event in January. The event presents best pieces of the collections of Finnish designers and brands twice a year and is organized by Finatex (The Federation of Finnish Textile and Clothing Industries). Apart from the fascinating collections and two shows, one for designers and other for brands, the audience were able to enjoy new and talented artist from the music field.
Few pick from the designer’s collections – strong single designers and power duos.
Photos: Leena Aro & Finnish Catwalk/ Finatex. Illustrations by eija.
Photos: Leena Aro & Finnish Catwalk/ Finatex. Illustrations by eija.
DEAD BIRDS AND LION HEART
Designers Maria Jokela and Anni Niemi have “sworn an oath to follow the paths of unknown cut, lingering meaning and striking look”. Their labels name, Dead Birds and Lion Heart, gives wings to imagination and arise an interest to toward collections. What kind of stories dead birds and lion heart, have to tell us? In Finnish Catwalk, there was presented two pieces were especially beautiful – one dress made of colorful hounds tooth pattern and one golden dress with scarf in hounds tooth pattern. More info, please visit deadbirds & lionheart.
TERHO
Terho presented second part of its first collection “Nina, olen palasina” (“Nina, I’m in pieces”). The second part of the collection is for winter 2012 and first part is for spring 2012. Romantic, feminine label fallows sustainable and ecological ideology. Designer Marleena Terho, use zero waste technique in designing and pattern making process. In zero waste –technique there is no “leftover” in cutting process. Instead material used in collections is surplus stock of Finnish clothing industry. More info and complete collection, at terho design.
DUSTY
Only for men. Designer Marjut Outila’s Dusty- label has Scandinavian plainness and art-oriented view point. In this collection, drawing, which presented drowning woman and man, was used as print in shirts, jackets and tight tricot pants. Also the manufacturing process makes the clothes like art pieces. Garments are manufactured in small local ateliers and details are finish by hand. More info, please visit at dusty. 
MINNI f. RONYA
Sportive and rock. A lot of shiny materials
– satin trousers and jumpsuit, delicate prints with light influence of
army prints and some rock spirit in heavy vest...
only a preview of what is coming
designers Minni Havas and Anne Törnroos.
To get know this new brand more closely, please visit minni f ronya
KAKSITVÅ
Probably next winters favorite - warm and “cozy” long knitted dress detailed with round shape purse.
Designers behind the playful brand are Marjo Kuusinen and Piia Keto. Kaksitvå (meaning ‘two’ in Finnish and Swedish) is mainly assessor brand, but the collection consists also clothing, bags and household items.
More playful design you can find at kaksitvå.
DOUHTAVUOHTA
Douhtavuohta presented leather-coats with fur trims. Collection and its outfits from jackets to belts and shoes reflected company’s Lappish roots, culture and traditional costumes. Douhtavouhta’s products are handmade from natural materials like reindeer leather, arctic furs and wool. Products are handmade and local artisan techniques and culture is respected in manufacturing process. More warm coats and arctic feeling, please visit duohtavuohta.
All photos: Leena Aro & Finnish Catwalk/ Finatex. Illustrations by eija.
