Paasivuorenkatu 3 is the main stage of Helsinki Design Week.
On Wednesday, 11 September, the topic is fashion and the creative opportunities for designers and business models made possible by new, sustainable materials. These topics will be discussed by some of the most interesting designers and thinkers in the Nordic countries.
16:30-17:30 Nordic fashion experts discuss the opportunities that emerging materials offer for designers’ creativity as well as for new business models in the industry. Joining the discussion are Maja Freiman, founder of the Swedish brand Main Nué, Icelandic designer Sól Hansdóttir, Finnish stylist Claudia Cifu, as well as doctoral researcher at Aalto university and designer Noora Yau. The discussion will be moderated by designer Anna Semi. The discussion is held in English.
18:00–19:00 Keynote. ALPHA organization’s director Ane Lynge-Jorlén will talk about the future of Nordic fashion design.
19:00–21:00 Music and mingle.
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Nordic Culture Point has been granted the EcoCompass environmental certificate. We’re making every endeavour to reduce our carbon footprint, which is why all travel within the organisation is carefully planned. Use public transport when you visit us, and you’ll contribute to a greener cultural scene, too!
Nordic Culture Point strives to organise accessible events where everyone can equally participate. In the following link, you will find information about the accessibility of our facilities. Please inform us in advance if you have any specific accessibility requirements. We will do our best to accommodate them.
