April 25, 2015 10:00-18:00
Helsinki Fashion Stock Sale is held
bi-annually at Vahan Ylioppilastalo, organized by Lumi Oy, gathering dozens of up-and-coming designers and concept boutiques under the same
roof, to showcase new collections and sell vintage pieces, unique items and brand
samples for discounted prices. Since 2013, I continuously have been visiting to
chat with friends, enjoying some bargain hunts and discovering some interesting
designs.
Though some attendees complain that due to the old building restrictions, the lighting equipment limits the display of the items, still, the shoppers can feel the vivid atmosphere of the sales event. In 2015, the East Wing is opened for the vending, while the tables are rather petite than Main Hall area. I spot Cotton from Tampere has some great selections on Marc By Marc Jacobs scarves, I search between the others at discount box and finally decide the one with 75% cotton and 25% silk, diamond shape, black and white hue, merely 50 EUR.
Another interesting find at East Wing is Finnish
up-and-coming design ONAR, which is a Helsinki-based design
house established by Greek-Finnish Irene Kostas in 2014. The brand means
“dream” in ancient Greek, that specialises in high-quality shearling outwears
and accessories, and recently also launches the leather collection. ONAR is the
fusion of “soft materials meet geometric forms, richness of texture meets
minimalism, organic meets plastic and the stark Scandinavian lines meet the
mystical.” I adore the neon dye on the ethical shearling hoods and collars, and
the twin-tone mixed collar would be exciting for the darker winter in the
future years.
Stepping out of the Old Student House,
having my new scarf and full inspiration, I always think Fashion Stock Sale is
yet another mini Finnish Fashion Exhibition. Surely I would not miss the AW 2015
session in November!
For more information about Cotton and ONAR ->
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