Want to find the best local designs in Helsinki? Here’s my favourite Finnish design & clothing brands, and most of their stores can be found in the centre of Helsinki.
Unique artwork by local Finnish Artists and Artisans
Lokal Gallery
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Vintage dresses, fabrics and accessories
Mekkomania & Muija Second hand
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The Finnish lifestyle design house founded in 1951, celebrated for its original, brightly colored printed fabrics, bold patterns, and simple styles.
Marimekko
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Finnish responsibly produced fashion
VIMMA
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Sneakers for men and women
Karhu Trainers
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A Finnish furniture company making brutal and sophisticated objects from Finnish pine, by local craftspeople and factories in Finland.
Vaarnii
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Award-winning design brand from Finland
Made by Choice
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Sustainable and Comfortable Footwear
VIBAe
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Minimalistic everyday clothing
Nomen Nescio
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Finnish leisure wear clothing brand founded in 1978
R-Collection
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Iittala and Arabia are the two most iconic names in Finnish design. Iittala focuses on glassware and interior objects. Arabia specializes in ceramics and dinnerware.
Iittala & Arabia flagship store
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Artek products are the cornerstones of Finnish design. Artek was founded in Helsinki in 1935 by Alvar and Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, and Nils-Gustav Hahl.
Artek
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Lapuan Kankurit is an acclaimed Finnish family-owned textile company renowned for its premium linen and wool products. All their products have been made in their own weaving mill in Lapua, Finland.
