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Hello Annika! Have you had a good summer?
I have had ok summer full of work and too little free timeL. Summer is always too short and goes way too fast.
It is time for PISTO to launch your first collection in SWE at SOMconcept! Nervous?
Yes, I am very nervousJ in a good way and also excited to see what kind of reply my collection is going to get.
What is PISTO for you? What is your design philosophy?
At the moment PISTO is my “precious” and I am so anxious to see it grow.My philosophy is to design desirable quality clothes for women who want to spice up their wardrobe with beautiful and interesting things. I like to combine old and new, classic and controversial, girly and masculine to create something different.
Finnish fashion design is in the spotlight right now. Why should PISTO take place in that spotlight, what are your strengths?
PISTO is fresh, new and worth watching it taking next steps. My strengths are passion for design and a commercial toutch.
Which are the best shops in Helsinki and why?HundPark: Boutique-style shop, run by 9 different young designers. Each of them has their own label and unique style. The aim of the designers is to provide less mainstream designer wear including jewellery and accessories for both men and women. HundPark mainly stocks handmade one-off designer pieces and small runs of products. I am one of the designers.Helsinki10: Great shop with a good selection of clothes and accessorizes for men and women from international well known designers and labels. And also Finnish designers.
Why is SOMconcept selected as the first concept store for your Swedish launch?
I should ask that from you. But I think PISTO fits well on a line of labels at SOMconcept and adds nice twist to the selection.
Who is your dreamcustomer and why?
As cliché it may sound, my dream customer would be Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw. I love her diverse style.
Finally, if you had to choose on item from your AW07 collection, which would it be?
It would be THILDA- dress. It is same time girly, cute, smart and sexy. And goes well day and night.
Simon Hjelte :: Sep.05.2007 :: Nyheter :: No Comments »

