Trashion-ilta Fidassa!

November 11, 2012, 11:17 am

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Kuva: Mikko Rasila

Olen ensi viikolla pitämässä Helsingissä Iso Roobertinkadun Fidassa Trashion-illan. Illan ohjelmassa kerron ekologisesta muodin kuluttamisesta ja trashion-ideologiasta sekä antaa inspiraatiota siihen, miten voi pukeutua omaan tyyliin mutta kestävämmin ja ekologisemmin. Illan aikana voi myös tutustua uuteenTrashion!-kirjaani, joka on saatavana tapahtuman ajan tarjoushintaan. Signeeraan kirjat halutessa :) Tule hakemaan ekomuoti-ideoita ja inspiraatiota kestävämpääm pukeutumiseen!

Trashion-ilta torstaina 15.11. klo 18:30

Ilmoittautuminen: ma 12.11. mennessä osoitteeseen lahetystorit@fida.info

Tapahtuman Facebook-sivu.

Paikka: Fida lähetystori, Iso Roobertinkatu 24, 00120 Helsinki

Tarjolla myös virvokkeita ja pientä naposteltavaa.

Tervetuloa!

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DIY tutorial - Simone Rocha wire crown

November 11, 2012, 1:52 pm

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Simone Rocha is a designer to watch. She cas cool collections and even cooler accessories. My favorite at the moment is her wire crown from FW2011 collection. Not new, but timeless and easy to make. You can find a tutorial at Free People DIY blog.

DIY inspiration - Givenchy FW11 organza skirt

November 18, 2012, 9:27 am

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Givenchy had organza hemmed skirts in their FW2011 collection. I see them as an idea to use for making a short skirt long again. Second hand shop have loads of short skirts that personally I won´t wear anymore. I´m more of an pencil skirt girl and at the tender age of 35 feeling comfortable is really important for me. The organza panel (sewn to the lining hem) would solve a lot of issues. Must try.

Vote for Guilda

November 18, 2012, 1:23 pm

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I love Guilda Fashion´s "Stitch'n Spots" AW 2012-2013

collection and this video she made is just the coolest ever. If you want to help her to get this collection in production, vote for her on Muuse X Vogue Talents.

Make it Happen!

Don´t click it if you´re offended by nudity.

Designer - Laura Vartio nail jewelry

November 18, 2012, 8:12 pm

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The title of this post might me a bit misleading. I´m not talking about manicures, but actual accessories made from metal nails. Finnish designer Laura Vartio creates and makes jewelry with a Ann Demeulemeesterish punk aesthetic. They are made from chain, nails and leather. Her nail crown is my favorite. 

Laura Vartio on Facebook and Tumblr.

You can buy her jewelry in Helsinki10.

DIY home - photocopy family

November 25, 2012, 2:12 am

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Make DIY wall art from old family photos by photocopying them to walls and to cover book shelfs. Idea via A Beautiful Mess.

James Long for Topman

November 28, 2012, 9:45 pm

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"Royal College of Art graduate, James Long, has built his name and reputation doing what all our favorite British designers do best: mixing new ideas with the traditional. Designer of eponymous label, his trademark look is strong, bold, directional menswear, with innovative knits and reworked leather. The latest to be selected by Topshop to share his vision with the mainstream, his Topman capsule collection, seen here, has recently hit the streets. Inspired by Keith Richards, Kurt Cobain and The Sex Pistols, Long has updated classic jumpers with new textures and cool color ways. We can’t think of a more suited designer for the coveted Topshop collab: the perfect mix of boundary pushing with commerciality." 

Amanda Jakubik, via Trendland.

I say shop real 80´s intarsia and mohair knits at second hand stores. They are super trendy right now (who would have thought?!) and one of a kind, as it should be as this Cobain-look is based on uniqueness and flannel shirt styling. 

DIY idea - Zipper sweater

November 28, 2012, 10:12 pm

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Idea via Rika.

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Inspiration - shredded shoulders

December 3, 2012, 8:19 pm

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Shredded shoulders in knitwear. Love.

Photo via Boat People. 

Boat People vintage shop.

Finnish Independence Day Trashion

December 6, 2012, 9:00 am

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Thursday December 6th in the Finnish Independence Day. This year is super special for me as one of my trashion dresses will be appearing in the annual President's Ball. What is it? Every year 2,5 million Finns gather around to watch this 4 hour spectacle on TV (Finland has only a total 5,4 million citizens.. so it is BIG for us). It´s like the Oscars for us Finnish fashion folk as everyones eyes are on the dresses and who is wearing who. This is one of my life goals as a fashion designer and it is finally coming true.

I have the privilege to dress one of Finland´s finest actresses, Laura Birn for the ball. She is best known for her roles in The Purge (Puhdistus, 2012) and Promise (Lupaus, 2005). She was recently nominated for 2012 Satellite Awards on her role in the Purge which is also Finland´s official nominee for the Oscars, directed by Antti Jokinen. Laura is competing for the prize with six other actresses, including Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Emilie Dequenne (Our Children), Keira Knightley (Anna Karenina), Emmanuelle Riva (Amour), Laura Linney (Hyde Park on Hudson) and Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty). The Purge is a book by author Sofi Oksanen and it is a Finnish best seller that has been translated to over 40 languages. 

The trashion dress that I´m making for her is done with my favorite technique, from second hand leather jackets. I´m hoping people will first look at the dress and then be surprised to find out what it is made of. The best part is that this same technique is also presented in my Trashion-book so anyone is able to make it themselves at home! You´ll find the instructions there. I´m also quite sure this will be the first all-leather dress that ever danced in the Precident´s Ball. My good friend Jenni Ahtiainen (gTie) is making her accessories, so keep an eye out for them as well. You have to watch the show to see the dress, but I promise to post more studio images of the dress when we have time to take them with Mikko. 

You can watch the reception live at Yle TV1 (18.50 - 22.15). The program should be able to be viewed from abroad as well or you can watch it online at YLE Areena. The reception will be commented by Piia Pasanen and Jussi-Pekka Rantanen, and the fashion commentary will be by Jaakko Selin.

Queen of the castle

December 6, 2012, 1:24 pm

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Photo Iltasanomat.

Laura, thank you. You made a dream come true for me.

And you looked amazing.

Many others seemed to think so also.

If you want a similar dress for yourself, you´ll find the instructions to this leather technique in my Trashion-book. 

Her head jewelry and bracelet was custom made by Jenni Ahtiainen / gTie.

I have to get some sleep now...... z z z z.

DIY fashion tutorial - Louis Vuitton SS11 maxi fringe earrings

December 7, 2012, 9:00 am

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EDIT.

I´ll repost this tutorial from two years back since fringes are still big and we all need something for the festive season. Enjoy!

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Louis Vuitton had loong black fringe earrings on the models in their SS2011 collection runway show. To make them you´ll need fringe ribbon, scissors, tape, sewing thread, needle and a pair of earring posts and backs.

1. Cut the fringe. Use tape to secure the ends.

2. Fold the fringe ribbon ends to the middle and push the earring back pin through the ribbon layers.

3. Sew fold together by hand. FINISHED!

Soft packages

December 7, 2012, 12:22 pm

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I gave this Trashion cardigan to my friend Stella for her birthday so she would make it through the cold winter. She tried to steal it from me when we were shooting the book back in June so I just figured she must have it. 

You´ll find the instructions to make this in my Trashion book.

Photos Mikko Rasila

Vietto does Givenchy with Finnish army gear

December 7, 2012, 1:06 pm

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Vietto, one of Finlands eco fashion success stories did their version of the FW11 Givenchy zipper jacket. Very versatile piece to style. This one is made from customizing Finnish army winter jackets. Works well in an punk setting or as a modern simple piece. This amazing image was taken for a local fashion magazine called REVS. This is just one of the many examples of how good and stylish eco fashion can look.

Top image:

VIETTO advertorial by SECT ET SEPT for REVS magazine issue #5

Photography Federico Cabrera

Styling Heidi Marika Urpilainen

Make-up and hair Emilie Tuuminen

Model Minna Puro 

Above:
Photo: Jaana Björklund
Model: Essi Vahala

OutsaPop-Up Weekend

December 7, 2012, 2:12 pm

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Photo: Hanne Granberg / City Style Guide

Sathurday is going to be buzy.

I´ll start my day from Rafla, POP-UP Bookstore. I´ll be selling there Trashion-books kl 12-15:30 so it is an exellent opportunity to come over, talk trashion with me and get a signature for your book. The books are 35 euro a piece, cash only. You can also buy them online. Perfect gift for anyone who is interested in fashion and ecological lifestyle.

I will be also speaking at Paloni´s Ex Tempore Pop Up Shop opening at Kluuvi shopping centre. The shop is at second floor, showtime at 4 pm. I´ll be speaking shortly about my Trashion book and what DIY is all about. Ex Tempore Pop Up Shop will be open every day starting from tomorrow, Saturday Dec. 8th until Saturday Dec. 22nd. As the newest designer addition for Paloni, I will be selling my shredded OutsaPop Trashion shirts there and starting from next week, you’ll also find them from Paloni’s concept store at Eerikinkatu.

Other designers that will be presented there are:
Olav: www.olavfashion.com
Vietto: www.vietto.fi
2. Elämä: www.2elama.com
Kaino: www.kaino.fi
Emmi Malmström Shoes: emmimalmstrom.blogspot.fi
Ainokainen: www.ainokainen.fi
Pogostick failure: www.pogostickfailure.com
Mari & Arrow: mariandarrow.tumblr.com
Tauko: www.taukovaatteet.com

Hope to see you tomorrow!

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JW Anderson for Topshop

December 11, 2012, 10:27 am

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Images of the JW Anderson for Topshop collaboration. 

For second hand styling inspiration.

Via Fashionista.

About a leather top

December 11, 2012, 11:02 am

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Since the Trashion book is done, I´ve been playing around in my head on what I should start to do now. Maybe start making new products, a line perhaps? Do more tutorials (I dont have a good camera)? Just create things for myself for now as the book was petty much for other people? So many questions.

The thing thst I do know is that I´m in love with tops and t-shirts made from leather. Like this one from a'bout. The designers Dean Hutchinson and Yunchieh Chang see it like this: "About Design Corp is about nothing. It's the idea that nothing is defined. Identity is what you create, not what is given to you." For that reason, the clothes created at About don't have any labels. "Except for a few for shipping purposes and that sort of thing," Hutchison notes. "But even then, they're just attached by a loose thread. It's meant to be clipped." 

Brilliant.

I want a similar leather top for many reasons: The material will last forever. I don´t have to wash it if I just wear a top underneath it. It will be spill-proof. Looks artsy and rad at the same time. Easy to style in various ways. And so on, and so on. What more can you ask from a garment? H&M had one fake leather tee in their collections a couple of seasons back. I was fortunate enough find one second hand and it has quickly become one of my favorite pieces to wear. 

Should this be a new "product" for me? Ecologically made, trashion leather t-shirt?

Doilies will never go out of style

December 12, 2012, 6:42 am

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Yeah.. I knew it. Dresses and skirts made from doilies and crocheted table cloths and bed wear will never go out of style. They are classics and easy to sew. I have the tutorial in my Trashion book how you can incorporate them to your old dresses and skirts. Personally I need a maxi skirt version of this for next summer. 

Editorial images "Refugee" via Ben Trovato, shot by Kesler Tran.

The Devil Hates A Loser

December 14, 2012, 12:13 am

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"The Devil hates a loser"

Photos Nadi Hammouda

Model: Anu@Brand Model Management

MUA+hair: Satu Huikko

Style: Annmarie Korkeila

Shot at Studioravintola Paksu

This editorial shoot has some OutsaPop Trashion pieces in it (t-shirt body, sleeveles army shirt) and some other basic stuff from my wardrobe. You can find the instructions for these projects in my book.

Thanks guys for the pictures!

Shirley the wonderful

December 19, 2012, 2:24 pm

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Styling inspiration for the weekend. All the way from the 90´s. Love the attitude she has. Too bad she does not play for my team. :P I need to find myself a fur jacket that I can cut up to be a vest.

Blond hair, check.

Eye liner, check.

Blood red lipstick, check.

Leather gloves with the finger tips cut out, check.

Kick ass attitude, check.