This was noticed at last night’s Independence Day reception: it is no longer relevant to wear the same festive outfit only once. The theme of recycling was visible across the board in the clothing choices for this year’s Linna celebrations.
One big and admirably current theme emerged from the evening’s costumes: innovative recycled materials and the reuse of costumes.
Many of the invited guests arrived at the most wonderful party of the year either in borrowed suits, in evening dresses made from innovative recycled materials, or in party outfits that have already been worn before. Many of the party guests had recycled their party dresses for the Independence Day reception, either from other occasions or from the receptions of previous years’ Linna celebrations.
The model was shown by, among others, Mrs. Jenni Haukio, MPs Maria Guzenina and Jaana Pelkonen, who shone in party dresses, which they wear for the second time.
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Mrs. Jenni Haukio has worn the same dress earlier in 2019 at the coronation of the Japanese emperor in Tokyo. Haukio has also previously reused her party outfits at Linna’s party: she wore the same fuchsia-colored silk dress both in 2015 and 2019. The second time, lace details and sleeves were added to the dress. This time, the lace sleeves of the elegant gray evening dress were shortened. The outfit was completed by silver, sculptural earrings and a pearl-embroidered evening bag
Congressman Sofia Vikman (kok) was seen at Linna’s party in a recycled suit, which he had already worn at Linna’s party before. A wonderful red creation is Anne-Mari Pahkala handwriting. The look was completed by Päivi Keski-Pompu’s unique earrings made of recycled silver.
Member of Parliament Jaana Pelkonen (kok) recycled her host dress from the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest hosted by Helsinki for the second time. This year, Pelkonen looked stunning in a shock pink evening dress. In 2014, instead, she arrived at Linna’s party in a leafy green evening dress, which was also Teemu Muurimäki’s dress. The outfit was completed with jewelry from the Tampere-based Nagual jewelry atelier, which was designed to match Muurimäki’s suit.
Congressman Emma Kari (green) didn’t buy anything new for the party. A beautiful Katri Niskanen evening dress was found at a clothing store in Kari’s favorite color, pine green. The look was completed with cone earrings borrowed from the Finnish accessories brand Lovia. The MP’s copper-colored wedge heeled slingback heels and gold vintage handbag were also used.
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Congressman Maria Guzenina (sd) the glowing ruby red evening dress has been seen on her at Linna’s party already in 2019. It was designed by Rils’ chief designer Birgitta Sannig.
Red cross Varpu Salmenrinne the black lace dress was the oldest dress of the evening: a hundred years old. It comes from the Play it again sam vintage store in Helsinki. If the image is not visible, you can view it from here.
The patterned, beautiful printed fabric of MP Saara Hyrkö’s (green) suit was made from plastic bottles.
With the CEO of Salo Solar Anu Arevalla we saw a party dress with silicon used to make solar panels. The material would otherwise end up as waste. Tyyki from Turku has designed a suit with hundreds of pieces sewn into it. Areva’s party jewelry and bag, on the other hand, are made from metal and other waste from the Salo factory.
Minister of Education Li Andersson (left) chose a person from Turku for the party Miia Halmesmaan designed a dark, polo-necked sequined dress with short sleeves. Andersson’s dress is made in Finland from ecological material, the minister mentions in an Instagram post. If the image is not visible, you can view it from here.
Environment and Climate Minister Maria Ohisalo (green) represented the domestic Samuji brand in an outfit. The unique outfit, made from leftover fringe fabric from the brand’s fall collection, was designed by Samuj’s chief designer Anne-Mari Pahkala and an artisan, designer-architect was responsible for its implementation Ulla Vainikka At the Kruununhaa studio in Helsinki, the minister mentions in an Instagram post. If the image is not visible, you can view it from here.
If the image is not visible, you can view it from here.
Congressman Kristiina Salonen (sd) above was a party dress made of surprising recycled fabric. It is sewn from recycled, thick furniture velvet left over from sofa production, combined with a striking, graphic print fabric. The apartment was designed by Muotoiluhuone Tuokio Sanni Takkinen and sewn Vilma Mäkinen.