KATRI/N

Now that the Finnish Project Runway (aka. Muodin huipulle) second season has started it is the final time to introduce you  the winner of the season one: Katri Niskanen. After Niskanen won the competition in December 2009 she started her own business by name KATRI/N. Her design is all about gorgeous fabrics, layers and harmonic colours. B-e-a-t-i-f-u-l.

 3 FACTS:

• Before winning the competition, Katri Niskanen has graduated from Lahti Institute of Design.
• S/S 11 is the 3rd collection for KATRI/N. Beside this, Niskanen has done unique pieces for Finnish celebrities like Maria Veitola and Jenni Vartiainen.
• KATRI/N has it's own boutique in Punavuori (Helsinki) and these pieces of art are also available at Stockmann (Helsinki).

pics: katriniskanen.com

VILLA NAH

Villa Nah plays electro music with a good taste. It makes you dance. It makes you feel good. Behind this music is two men, Juho Paalosmaa and Tomi Hyyppä + the producer is Jori Hulkkonen. One year ago this band didn't have even their first album, today they are conquerning the world.

3 FACTS:

• Villa Nah played its' first gig in The Night of Arts in Helsinki 2008.
• Chanel S/S 11 -models were walking in the rhythm of Villa Nah. The same music is also played in Chanel's stores and website.
• 12/03/11 Villa Nah is warming up the audience for Cut/Copy at Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki.

ANNIKA HEIKINHEIMO

Colour and fur. That is what Annika Heikinheimo wanted to combine and create. She said: "Colours and entertainment inspire me. Summer, colours and girlishness came to my mind." Who wouldn't like to think those things?

3 FACTS:

• This dress called 'Saga' won the Fur Finland tournament of young designers in 2010.
• The same dress will be representing Finland in the international Remix competition in Milan on 3/2011.
• Heikinheimo is studying her 4th year in Aalto university. Keep this name on mind.