Marjo Kuusinen (b. 1980) and Piia Keto (b. 1978) Fashion designers for their label KAKSITVÅ since 2005 The KAKSITVÅ collection consists of clothing, jewellery, bags and accessories. The KAKSITVÅ HOME line makes innovative items for indoor life. KAKSITVÅ believes that

Diana Luganski (b. 1980) Fashion and art photographer The photographer who has captured works of many Finnish and international fashion designers. Her dark beautiful style is converging poetry. Diana Luganski has created a short film together with Mikko Keskiivari to

Naoto Niidome (b.1974) Designer since 2003 for his own label NAOTO NIIDOME PRODUCTIONS Designer Naoto Niidome is not making only fashion design but also products and visual styles for international companies. He was chosen for the young designer of the

Nithikul Nimkulrat (b. 1974) Textile artist since 1997, her own label Ini Creation founded 2003 Nithikul Nimkulrats papercraft works are fragile and beautiful. She finds her inspiration from the nature of Helsinki. www.inicreation.com  

Katri Niskanen (b. 1986) Fashion designer for her own label ‘design by katri/n’ since 2010 Katri Niskanen popped up to the fame when winning the first season of Project Runway in Finland. Her trademark is geometrical, feminine clothes made of the

Hanna Sarén (b. 1965 ) Shoe and fashion designer for her own label since 2000.   Hanna Sarén is one of the most well-known Finnish fashion designers. Her unique and playful clothes are stylish and of high-quality. www.hannasaren.net  

Emilia Tapprest (b.1992) Designer for No Philosophy since 2009 Emilia Tapprest is known as the designer of the No Philosophy. Her designs are fresh, lively and strong images of friendship and style. www.nophilosophy.com              

Jenni Tuominen (b. 1976) Textile designer and illustrator for her and her husband Jukka Pylväs’ own label, Sorsapukki, since 2006 Jenni Tuominen is an illustrator and artist. She has studied different forms of arts in three different schools. In 2006,

Marjut Uotila (b. 1978) Fashion designer for her own menswear brand Dusty Marjut’s Dusty is a collection for young men who have courage to show their style. The strength of Dusty is its high-quality clothes with innovative cuts and handmade details.

Aino Vainio (b. 1979) Fashion designer for her own label I Know Why No since 2008   Aino’s fashionable knitwear have been seen on Finnish musicians such as Jenni Vartiainen and Jaakko Eino Kalevi. www.iknowwhyno.com  

Helsinki FRESH is a book about 25 Finnish designers and an exhibition happening in Berlin 15.6.-8.7.2012   The Helsinki FRESH exhibition takes place in June 2012 during the DMY design festival and the Berlin Fashion Week in the Direktorenhaus. It is a one-month