Paola Ivana Suhonen is the brilliant designer behind these sultry Fennofolk fashions under the IVANAhelsinki brand label. The pieces showcased here are from the Fall 2008/Winter 2009 ready-to-wear collection.
Fennofolk couture is hot in Northern Finland. It is a combination of what Suhonen calls, "Slavic melancholity and pure Scandinavian moods with white arctic summer nights and endless winter sadness."
What a spectacular description!
The IVANAhelsinki company is a family run business and all the stunning photography and movies on the website were created by Suhonen and her sister Pirjo.
Fennofolk fashion is hip and swanky enough to easily become a hot fashion trend, even outside of Northern Finland.
Sultry Finnish Couture
Fennofolk by IVANAhelsinki
Trend Themes
1. Fennofolk Couture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the reach of Fennofolk fashion to global markets.
2. Slavic Melancholity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating Slavic influences into mainstream fashion designs.
3. Family Run Business - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing the unique value of family-run fashion brands.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating traditional and cultural elements into fashion design.
2. Film Production - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion designers to create visually stunning films for brand promotion.
3. International Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing Fennofolk couture to international fashion markets through innovative retail strategies.