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Dusk was beginning to fall on an early summer evening as the fashion crowd arrived on the island of Seurasaari, where a runway show featuring some of Finland’s most promising young designers was being held.
The event showcased collections by Idaliina Friman, Linda Kokkonen, Sini Saavala, Taneli Ukura, Ellen Rajala, Jim Bergström, Ilari Kokkola, Apollo Da Costa Doria, E...
“It’s the season,” says Emily, a hairdresser in the Helsinki area. “People want change.”
As summer approaches, many of her clients ask for lighter colours. In winter, she says, darker shades are more common.
At the time of our interview, Emily herself is still unsure what her summer will look like this year. One colleague is on maternity leave, and the salon has...
Finland attracts foreign film productions with proficient, English-speaking crews and a culture of trust that yield great-looking results while ensuring that the process runs better.
The eastern Finnish Koli region, part of which is a national park, has long been a source of artistic inspiration. Its sweeping lake views and snow-capped treetops have beguiled painters a...
Television cameras focused on Iida Karhunen’s eyes as she held her opening pose at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, waiting for her music to begin. She was 17 years old at the time, and it was her first appearance at that level, but she appeared calm and self-assured.
As the music started, she blinked in time with the rhythm, her eyes catching the light, befor...
Forests and modern design are two of the things people identify with Finland. Less discussed are its historic wooden towns, where carpentry and creative design from an earlier era are on display.
Neristan, an area of Kokkola on the w...