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ASK Scandinavia – sustainable bags and accessories

September 20, 2021 by Federica

ASK Scandivania is a Helsinki-based, female-founded, company creating sustainably produced bags and accessories. The idea of ASK was born when two of us became mothers and could not find a

Fashion

Marimekko

June 18, 2019 by Federica

Since the beginning, the Marimekko dress has been an emblem for women who walk their own path with confidence and style. Marimekko is Finnish for “Mari’s dress”. In the 1950s,

New up and coming designers Shoes & Bags

NO/AN is the handbag line conceived by Finnish designer Anna Lehmusniemi. Having worked for several fashion brands before and realized that accessories were her favorite field, she logically turned to

Fashion New up and coming designers

Onar

September 1, 2014 by Federica

New fashion label ONAR launches for AW 2014 season Plush rainbow-bright stoles, smart wrap-around collars and the softest raven black coats. The premiere collection by Helsinki-based fashion label ONAR introduces

Fashion New up and coming designers

Teija Eilola

March 5, 2013 by Federica

The designer, Teija Eilola, was until recently head of womenswear at Ted Baker. Prior to that she worked at a number of smaller labels including Michiko Koshino and is a

Shoes & Bags

Minna Parikka

July 12, 2012 by Federica

Here below another important and exclusive interview this time with Minna Parikka, Finnish shoe designer. I would like to thank her for her time and her precious advices about shoes.

Shoes & Bags

Finsk

May 6, 2012 by Federica

Julia Lundsten has made a name for herself as a most promising and gifted shoe designer, with her label FINSK, launched in 2004. London based Finnish born Lundsten, who has been dubbed

Finland

ASK Scandinavia – sustainable bags and accessories

Marimekko

NO/AN

Onar

Teija Eilola

Minna Parikka

Finsk

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