Design
There are high-end design stores around Aleksanterinkatu and Etelä-Esplanadi. The Design District Helsinki area around Uudenmaankatu and Iso Roobertinkatu is full of design and antique shops, fashion stores, museums, art galleries, restaurants and showrooms. Here you can find the most interesting names, classics, trend-setters and so much more. Visit Design Forum Finland [66] at Erottajankatu 7 to get a map of shops and galleries, or download it here: [67].
- Aero, Yrjönkatu 8, [68]. New and vintage design furniture, lighting, textiles, jewelery, glass. Finnish designers represented include Eero Aarnio, Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and Ilmari Tapiovaara. Not for the budget traveller.
- Arabia Factory Shop. Hämeentie 135 (Tram 6 terminus), [69]. Factory outlet for Arabia ceramics and Iittala glassware, best known for selling slightly defective goods at modestly discounted prices. Open Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM.
- Helsinki 10, Eerikinkatu 3, tel.
+358 (0)10 5489801
, [70]. This bright-white "lifestyle department store" sells both international and Finnish (designer) labels such as Raf Simons, Wood Wood, Acne and April77 as well as second-hand clothes, accessories, records, magazines etc. Open Mon-Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat 11AM-6PM.
- Iittala Shop. Pohjoisesplanadi 25, [71]. An airy concept store for the Iittala brand of Finnish glassware, pans, kitchen utensil et al. Personal service by the friendly staff. Open Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-4PM.
- Ivana Helsinki, Uudenmaankatu 15, tel +358 9 6224422, [72]. Internationally recognized designer clothes, handmade in Finland.
- My o My, Erottajankatu 9 A (courtyard), [73]. Unique multi-brand shopping lounge for 30+ women. High quality fashion, design, art and sweets. Only international designers, e.g. 3.1 Phillip Lim, Erotokritos, Fornesetti, Oliver People, Belle by Sigerson Morisson, Faliero Sarti. Source of Inspiration! Tel. +358 (0) 407750770
- Myymälä2, Uudenmaankatu 23, [74]. Gallery and shop for young designers, artists and musicians. And while you are there, check out Lux shop on the opposite side of the street.
- Wunder, Laivurinrinne 1, [75]. A small clothes shop with a sparse yet exclusive selection of designer labels such as Daniel Palillo (one of the owners), Marjan Pejoski, Gaspard Yurkievich and Stephan Schneider. Affordable vintage sunglasses for sale, too. Open Mon-Fri 12PM-7pm, Sat 12PM-6pm.
- TOKYO22zakka, Fredrikinkatu 60, tel. " +358 (0) 50 406 5171, [76]. TOKYO22zakka features Japanese Designer Fashion and lifestyle items for men and women. Kiminori Morishita, HAlb, SIVA, Tsumori Chisato, NDEUR, Hana & Guitar. Open Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-4PM.
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