To sleep with the most famous lady in Helsinki

The nights in this Helsinki art hotel were sold out immediately as soon the project was announced, of course, but during daytime you are most welcome to experience the amazing idea by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi at the central Market Square: a hotel room built around the most famous statue in Helsinki.
The mermaid statue Havis Amanda by Ville Wallgren symbolises the city of Helsinki rising from the sea. It was unveiled in 1908.

Hotel Manta of Helsinki is open to visitors during daytime until 12th October. 

http://www.hotelmanta.fi/#

Photos©Paula Hietaranta

Girl power in Finnish shoe design

Minna Parikka had her own shoe company first in her teenage dreams and then in reality 2005. After years of hard work and faith in her talent her brand is now pretty well-known all over fashionable world.

Technically speaking her shoes and boots and sneakers are footwear, in reality they are style, fun and joy of living.

A couple of weeks ago Minna was nominated for The Young Designer 2014 by Design Forum Finland as a young designer of exceptionally original and high-standard skills, and a lovely collection of her shoes is  now on display Design Forum Showroom, Erottajankatu 9B (inner courtyard), Helsinki, until 14.9.

www.minnaparikka.com

More Minna´s new shoes you find in her shop Minna Parikka Universum in Aleksanterinkatu 36, 00100 Helsinki.

Sanna Kantola from LUMI company has until now been more known for the beautiful quality bags and accessories but now she is designing shoes as well. The inspiration to the first footwear collection came from a traditional Finnish boot.

www.lumiaccessories.com

The new Lumi Shoe Store is situated in Kiseleffin talo Unioninkatu 27, Helsinki.

Photos©Paula Hietaranta