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There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people
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Business & innovationLifestyle

There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people

A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.

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Finnish fashion gives new life to old fabric
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Arts & cultureDesign

Finnish fashion gives new life to old fabric

Finnish companies are producing new fibres, fabric and fashion from old clothes. Discarded textiles find new life as clothing, accessories or even flooring material.

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City of Helsinki among the first in the world to hire Chief Design Officer
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Arts & cultureWebpick

City of Helsinki among the first in the world to hire Chief Design Officer

First of all, the objective of the CDO is to provide the city with visionary, creative thinking where priority is given to the users.

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Ones to watch
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Ones to watch

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Finnish designers again to the final of the Hyères Fashion Festival
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Arts & cultureWebpick

Finnish designers again to the final of the Hyères Fashion Festival

Four young fashion talents from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture compete in the international festival this April.

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Meet with a Finn
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Meet with a Finn
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Meet with a Finn

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Finnish Christmas markets brighten winter
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Christmas, markets, winter, Finnish traditons, handicrafts, Santa Claus, Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Finland
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Finnish Christmas markets brighten winter

It’s easy to think that Christmas was made especially for Finland when you visit a traditional Christmas market (slideshow).

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Welcome to Finland, the design nation
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A character in a red dress; people sitting on the huge hem of the dress.
Arts & cultureDesign

Welcome to Finland, the design nation

The Finns are on a first-name basis with design. Join our grand Finnish design tour.

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