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Design in Helsinki
Design in Helsinki
There are high-end design stores around Aleksanterinkatu and Etelä-Esplanadi. The Design District Helsinki area around Uudenmaankatu and Iso Roobertinkatu is full of design and antique shops, fashion stores, museums, art galleries, restaurants and showrooms. Here you can find the most interesting names, classics, trend-setters and so much more. Visit Design Forum Finland at Erottajankatu 7 to get a map of shops and galleries.
Aero, Yrjönkatu 8, . New and vintage design furniture, lighting, textiles, jewelery, glass. Finnish designers represented include Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and Ilmari Tapiovaara. Not for the budget traveller.
Arabia Factory Shop. Hämeentie 135 (Tram 6 & 8 terminus), . Factory outlet for Arabia ceramics and Iittala glassware, best known for selling slightly defective goods at modestly discounted prices. Open M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4PM.
Helsinki 10, Eerikinkatu 3, tel. +358-10-5489801, . This bright-white "lifestyle department store" sells both international and Finnish (designer) labels such as Raf Simons, Wood Wood, Acne and April77 as well as second-hand clothes, accessories, records, magazines etc. Open M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa 11AM-6PM.
Iittala Shop, Pohjoisesplanadi 25, . An airy concept store for the Iittala brand of Finnish glassware, pans, kitchen utensils and more. Personal service by the friendly staff. Open M-F 10AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-4PM.
Ivana Helsinki, Uudenmaankatu 15, tel. +358 9 6224422, . Internationally recognized designer clothes, handmade in Finland.
Marimekko. Pohjoisesplanadi 33, tel. +358 9 686 0240, . Innovative and unique Finnish interior design, bags, and fabrics. This is the flagship store, but items can also be found at the Kämp Gallery, Kamppi Centre, Hakaniemi Market Hall, or their factory shop (Kirvesmiehenkatu 7, tel. +358 9 758 7244).
Myymälä2, Uudenmaankatu 23, . Gallery and shop for young designers, artists and musicians. And while you are there, check out Lux shop on the opposite side of the street.
Paloni, Eerikinkatu 7, tel. +358-50-5894131, . Paloni is a creative design concept store. It sells items that are designed and made by over 70 independent designers. Paloni's product range covers women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, gift items and children’s clothing. Open M-F 11AM-7PM, Sa 11AM-4PM.
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