Finnish design is where everyone looks for the future of understated cool. We visited the design capital for an array of events and exploration. Aalto‘s s fashion events have become a focal point for the world’s fashion, clothing, and textiles industries, and Finnish influencers actively following it.
Highlights included a visit to the iconic Marimekko factory, the Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors making up a unique identity. We also got a chance to relax and have drinks with Helsinki-based design studio focused Nomen Nescio known for its minimalistic aesthetics and values. In addition to discovering VAIN, an interdisciplinary design project by the Helsinki-based artist Jimi Vain, and Artworkwear by London-born Vyner.
“We feel very confident in continuing with the Fashion in Helsinki event again for next year. After the pandemic we can see there is a great demand for live events where the creativity of the fashion designers can real ly be experienced in a memorable way. We want to thank everyone taking part this year, the designers, audience and media.” says Miia Koski and Martta Louekari from Juni Communication, the organisation behind the event.
This year, the culmination of Fashion in Helsinki, focused on new innovations and young talent. Highlights were a fashion show of five designers By Hinders, Hedvig, Latimmier, Sofi a Ilmonen and Rolf Ekroth, who presented their latest collections in a runway show in front of Finnish and international audience and media.
Photographer Marc Medina went backstage to capture a selection of the best menswear looks from young designers, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Take a look below:
Pull&Bear’s latest capsule collection draws inspiration from Henri Matisse, transforming his playful shapes and vivid colors into summer-ready clothes and accessories.
For the first time, the work of more than 60 artists who have lived and created at the TOM House will come together in FXLK PLAY: Mythmaking, Devotion, and Mischief, an exhibition opening September 12, 2025, at Long Hall in West Hollywood’s Plummer Park.
There’s something raw and electric in Last Exit on Bethnal, the new collaborative project between London producer/DJ Hannah Holland and filmmaker/photographer Lydia Garnett.
The Phantom of the Opera has chosen his designer. Nicola Formichetti has been appointed Director of Masks for Masquerade, the new immersive Phantom experience coming to New York.
Kwir Nou Éxist project, a photo installation conceived by model, actress and activist Raya Martigny and her partner Edouard Richard, is now on view until July 25 in the iconic Tuileries Garden in Paris.
The wait and speculation are over. Almost a month after Francesco Risso’s departure, Marni now has a new Creative Director: Belgian designer Meryll Rogge.
Spanish-Nigerian designer Wekaforé Jibril has made history with the opening of his first standalone boutique in Barcelona, becoming the first Black designer to establish a flagship store in Spain.
“It’s an honour to work with Burberry,” Wu said. “The brand’s dedication to its heritage and innovation results in pieces that never fail to amaze. I look forward to discovering what we’ll create together.”
Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.
