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The postal service in Denmark today unveiled two fashion stamps at City Hall in Copenhagen which pay tribute to the contribution to Danish culture made by fashion designers. Accessories by Silas Adler, the founder of the Soulland menswear brand, are featured on one of the stamps, while a sketch by Malene Birger of a design [...]
Finnish
Post offices give fashion stamp of approval
Posted: 4th August 2011 by wordhack1 in Business news, Danish, Events, Finnish
Tags: malene birger, Minna Parikka, silas adler, soulland
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Candy clogs in Helsinki
Clogs seem to be making a comeback this summer. Check out this cheeky footwear from Saara Kivimäki of Helsinki. You can try them on at the Napa Shop if you ever happen to find yourself near Eerikinkatu 18 in the Finnish capital. The bright shoes are available in sizes 41-45, with laces in various colors. [...]
IvanaHelsinki and Ivana Trump feud over
Posted: 19th January 2011 by wordhack1 in Business news, Finnish
Tags: Ivana Helsinki, Ivana Trump, New York Fashion Week
IvanaHelsinki, one of Finland’s most popular and successful fashion brands, is no longer in legal conflict with Ivana Trump, the former wife of real estate mogul Donald Trump.
Lady Gaga to wear mask made in Helsinki
Posted: 18th January 2011 by wordhack1 in Cool photos, Finnish
Tags: Dita von Teese, lady gaga, masks, Mnina Parikka, Paloma Faith, shoes
A red mask made from shoes was created specially for Lady Gaga by Helsinki-based Minna Parikka, and will be worn on stage when the popular entertainer performs later this month, Jan. 22-25.
First Lady of Fashion: Mari Kiviniemi
Posted: 9th January 2011 by wordhack1 in Finnish, Trends
Tags: Anna Ruohonen, Catherina Eden, fashion icon, Finnish fashion, Finsk, Heikki Salonen, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jasmin Santanen, Minna Parikka, Minttu Vesala, Niko Luostarinen, Prime Minister Mari Kivineimi, Samuji, Tarja Halonen, Vuokko, Yat and Vanhatapio
Finland’s attractive new Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi could potentially serve as a fashion icon, showcasing the best of Finnish fashion design
Sneak preview of Ivana Helsinki 2012
Posted: 3rd January 2011 by wordhack1 in Fashion Photography, Finnish
Tags: fashion photography, Ivana Helsinki, New York Fashion Week
If you happen to be in vicinity of New York City on February 17, by the way you might have a chance to see a catwalk show of new collection by Ivana Helsinki. The Finnish brand is for the second time on the list of the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NY
Converse + Marimekko = True Love
Posted: 24th December 2010 by wordhack1 in Business news, Finnish
Tags: converse, marimekko, sneakers, women's shoes
The February 2011 version of the Converse shoe for women will come in three distinctive patterns created by Marimekko, the Finnish textile and clothing company founded in 1951.
Christmas window at Helsinki’s Harrods
Posted: 23rd December 2010 by wordhack1 in Cool photos, Events, Finnish
Tags: Christmas in Finland, shop windows, Stockhmann
The picture windows of Stockmann, the “Harrods” of Finland, are illuminated by Christmas lights every year and the crowd of curious adults and children in front of its windows seems to get bigger every day.
Merry Christmas from Finland
Posted: 11th December 2010 by wordhack1 in Ad Campaigns, Cool photos, Finnish
Tags: Finnish design, Finnish fashion, Minna Parikka, women's shoes
This cheerful holiday greeting found its way into my in-box. Minna Parikka will be showing her collection at Premiere Classe in Paris, Porte de Versailles between January 22-25 and at Gallery in Copenhagen Febrary 3-5. Add to: Facebook | Digg | Del.icio.us | Stumbleupon | Reddit | Blinklist | Twitter | Technorati | Yahoo Buzz [...]
Finland meets Africa in New York
Posted: 29th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Events, Finnish, videos
Tags: Angelika Kallio, Anna Sui, Annabella Åsvik, Finland Center Foundation, Finnish fashion, Nicole Miller, Rosa Korhonen, The Arctic Jungle Fashion Gala
The Arctic Jungle Fashion Gala, which took place in late September in New York City, raised over $12,000 for the rehabilitation of victims of mass rape and sexual assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo.