Ivana Helsinki is a
Finnish fashion
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brand.
The company was founded by designer Paola Anneli Ivana Suhonen together with her sister Pirjo Suhonen in 1998. It launching its first collection in August at the same year consisting of seven products in dark blue denim, under the brand name "Ivana Helsinki". Ivana Helsinki's head office and flagship store are located in
Helsinki
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.
In 2007, Ivana Helsinki was the first Nordic company ever to participate in the
Paris fashion week
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. In September 2010 Ivana Helsinki launched its first collection in
New York fashion week
New York Fashion Week (NYFW), held in February and September of each year, is a semi-annual series of events in Manhattan typically spanning seven to nine days when international Fashion design, fashion collections are shown to buyers, the pres ...
, Ivana Helsinki is the only Finnish fashion brand accepted in the official IMG calendar in the New York fashion week. In February 2013, Ivana Helsinki showcased their newest collection Rotterdam at the
New York fashion week
New York Fashion Week (NYFW), held in February and September of each year, is a semi-annual series of events in Manhattan typically spanning seven to nine days when international Fashion design, fashion collections are shown to buyers, the pres ...
.
In addition to her work with Ivana Helsinki, Paola Suhonen has designed products, concepts and patterns for many companies and associates. Suhonen is a film making graduate from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles.
[source: Press release by Design Museum, Helsinki Finland 31.1.2013]
References
External links
IVANAhelsinki.com- web page for the IVANAhelsinki fashion house
* Design Finland, 24.9.2007
* Fashion Finland
IVANAhelsinki: Diamonds, Stripes and Bambies(article about catwalk show in Helsinki with lot of pictures)
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Companies based in Helsinki
Finnish fashion