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The Nordics • Shop • The 10 leading fashion stores and boutiques in Helsinki
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Vimma fashin store in Helsinki offers a unique blend of fashion where everyday meets the extraordinary. Known for its bold and imaginative approach to design, Vimma combines striking colours, intricate patterns and a variety of textures, creating an aesthetic that’s both eye-catching and expressive. Vimma is committed to sustainability, with each piece designed in Finland and ethically produced in the Baltics using recycled materials and surplus fabrics. This ethos is woven into their signature items, including versatile dresses, dynamic outerwear like the Linda Bomber Jacket and cosy knitwear.
Photography courtesy of By Vimma
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Nomen Nescio in Helsinki’s Mikonkatu neigbourhood, epitomises minimalist design through its timeless and gender-neutral clothing. Established in 2012, this brand transcends traditional fashion norms by focusing solely on black garments. Each piece is crafted with sustainable, high-quality materials, ensuring longevity and reducing environmental impact. The brand’s flagship store, designed by the Nomen Nescio team, mirrors its design philosophy with a serene, gallery-like space. Signature pieces like the long field jacket and light pocket pants reflect the brand’s ethos of less is more, offering essentials that are both functional and stylish.
Photography courtesy of Nomen Nescio
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Located in the heart of Helsinki, Samuji is a bastion of thoughtful design with deep Nordic roots. Established by Samu-Jussi Koski,who is a former creative director at Marimekko, Samuji has been defining Finnish fashion since 2009. The brand operates two main spaces in Helsinki: Samuji House and the Samuji Shop. Samuji House, exuding a homelike atmosphere, doubles as a boutique and a showcase for Finnish design, featuring a variety of home goods alongside its clothing lines
Photography courtesy of Samuji
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Located on Mikonkatu in Helsinki’s vibrant Kluuvi district, the Filippa K flagship store showcases a bold redesign by Stockholm’s Profan architecture firm, featuring striking blood orange floors and eclectic decor, including vintage postmodern furniture. Under creative director Liisa Kessler, the brand infuses Swedish simplicity with international flair, drawing on her experience at luxury fashion houses. Filippa K’s ethos focuses on sustainability, quality and timeless design, exemplified by signature pieces like the Nadine blazer and oversized Sammy cotton shirt. Positioned among Kluuvi’s architectural gems and cultural landmarks, this store offers both style and sustainability at Helsinki’s heart.
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Photography courtesy of Filippa K
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Located in Helsinki’s vibrant design district, Frenn’s flagship store showcases Scandinavian minimalism and sustainability. Designed by Pentagon Design, the space features an indigo blue wall and natural materials like wood and linen, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Founded by Antti Laitinen and Jarkko Kallio in 2013, Frenn offers a menswear line known for its practical, modular designs made from ecologically sourced European materials
Photography courtesy of Frenn
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Beam in Helsinki, epitomises chic urban fashion with a carefully curated selection of brands. This store is a haven for fashion enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of high-end labels such as Acne Studios, A.P.C., Comme des Garçons and Stone Island, presenting a mix of premium streetwear and fashion for both men and women. The store is renowned for their quality offerings and the family-owned charm brings a personal touch to the shopping experience.
Photography courtesy of Beam
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Ivana Helsinki is a unique fusion of art, fashion, and cinema, created by the Finnish designer Paola Suhonen. The flagship store, Ivana Helsinki House, is not just a store but a multifaceted venue located in Eastern Helsinki. It encompasses a gallery store, a design studio and a mini motel, complete with a quaint café operational during the summer
Photography courtesy of Ivana Helsinki
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Hálo is a Finnish design label established in 2017. It infuses its collections with the ethereal beauty of the Arctic. The brand, known for its unique prints and luxurious silks, mirrors the serene and rugged landscapes of northern Finland. Its Helsinki concept store not only sells fashion but embodies the tranquility of the Arctic, enhancing the shopping experience with a touch of Lapland’s mystique. Committed to sustainability, Hálo uses materials sourced from European suppliers, ensuring that each piece is not only stylish but also environmentally conscious
Photography courtesy of Hálo
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My o My has been known to be a prominent fashion and home design store located in Helsinki’s Kämp Galleria since its opening in 2008. The store is highly regarded for its meticulously curated collection that features contemporary fashion from international brands. Recognised by Highsnobiety as one of the “15 Scandinavian Retailers Everybody Should Know.” Additionally, My o My has expanded to include a home design and gift store called My o My Home, situated in the Shopping Center Forum on Mannerheimintie.
Photography courtesy of My o My
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Photography courtesy of Makia
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