Aalto University’s annual graduate fashion show has become one of the high points of spring fashion in Northern Europe. Around Journal recollects the previous Näytös 17 -event with a gallery of backstage pictures by Eeva Suutari. (Continues…)
The renaissance moment in menswear inspired Around Journal to interview designer Havina Jäntti for her modern, and more unisex take on fashion. Gender has become a footnote; individualism arises. “I think the growth of gender-fluid fashion is a reflection of the society, since the importance of gender and the roles they bear are not as prominent as they have been in the past. Already some fashion houses have combined their men’s and women’s shows and present them as one collection. I think it’s a very natural thing to do.” (Continues…)
Liisa Vääriskoski is a Helsinki based visual artist who combines photography, graphic design, video, theatre, sound and dance in her art. She is the director and leading-lady in her collage-like, often fragmented scenarios. Her art is not openly political, but she challenges her audience to question standards, to open their eyes, and to take part. (Continues…)
