July 17 2021, Porvoo/Borgå
Porvoo region has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The main river Porvoonjoki was a route of commerce for Finnish tribal Tavastians who primarily settled the inland areas. Porvoo was colonised by the Kingdom of Sweden between 13th and 14th centuries after the Second Crusade against Tavastians in 1249–1250. The town received its name from Swedish Borgå, which the borg, meaning castle, and å, referring river; while Porvoo is the Fennicised version of Borgå. After the conquest of Finland by Russian armies in 1808, Sweden had to cede Finland to Russia in 1809 under the Treaty of Fredrikshamn. The Diet of Porvoo in 1809 was a landmark in the History of Finland: The Tsar Alexander I confirmed Finland an autonomous Grand Duchy. In 1997, 80 years after Finland’s independence, the old city of Porvoo was formally disestablished and the new city of Porvoo founded. Nowadays old town Porvoo offers locals and visitors cobbled roads, colourful houses, lovely boutiques and loads to see.
The outfit of the day in Porvoo old town are Zara made in Italy 100% straw hat, Zara made in Portugal 100% linen V-neck top and Zara made in Bangladesh 100% cotton ribbed denim shorts. Purchased in Zara Home Athens in 2017, this caramel brownish straw hat ties up with a dark black ribbon, always makes my best accessory during the burning hot days. Linen fabric gives the breathable and light touch and denim shorts provide the comforts during the shuttle bus trip and walking tour for the whole day round. ZARA JOIN LIFE collection adapts 100% ecologically grown cotton for its denim lines, and 100% European grown linen produced without artificial irrigation, nor genetically modified seeds and its natural growth techniques help to preserve biodiversity. I usually support slow fashion with houses’ savoir faire, yet also approve eco-friendly fast fashion for a good change.
For both easy and trendy concerns, MAISON MARGIELA 100% lambskin cutout ankle boots are my best travel mates to keep the journey continue. Its open-toe device gives the breathing spaces for feet, the leather soles equip me the durable long walks, and its ankle-height design balances the silhouette of rather shorter denim shorts. Knot up a DIOR 100% silk twilly, the white, grey and black look complete with a bit elegant feel. MIU MIU round-frame glittered acetate sunglasses, not only hippie enough to style up, but also the gradient lenses serve my vision comfortable under the UV threat. CHANEL WOC in lambskin is supple to cross on shoulders and easy to carry my daily essential; therefore I place my light cardigan, wet wipers, a bottle of water in my 100% organic cotton tote bag.
The slope cobbled street Sillanmäki (Brobacken in Swedish) presents the best Fashion Fun shooting location while we accidentally passing by. The ray of afternoon light enriches the burgundy wooden house much stronger tone to contrast my caramel brownish hat, off-white top, light grey shorts, pastel pink twilly and even CHANEL rosy red liquid powder #958 Volupte and nail polish #8 Pirate. Since it’s burning hot at 35’c, the catwalk is faster but very fortunately we still nail several cool shots. As for the postproduction, I only adjust the photos rather yellow hue to a slightly cold tinge, other parts to me, are as easy as a piece of tasty cake.
TOP TIP 1: Ankle-height boots balance the ribbed super shorts for the slimmer silhouette
TOP TIP 2: Always bring a straw hat and a pair of sunglasses for the burning hot days plus a light cardigan for the protection of arms and legs
Special Thanks: Wendy & Bin
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