Häme University of Applied Sciences showcases robin-inspired silk fashion and more
The fashion projects from Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) in Finland are highlighted in Dezeen School Shows, featuring innovative designers from its bachelor's program in Smart and Sustainable Design. Notable works include the Robin Collection by Mari Heiskanen and Susanna Hyvärinen, which draws inspiration from folklore; Elsa Babkova's 'The Light of Silhouettes,' a project that took over 400 hours; Marjo Nieminen's Oodi Collection, which employs zero-waste techniques; Roosa Lundström's Shifting Sands, a line of 3D garments; Serine Turan's Fragments of Blue Denim Dress crafted from recycled jeans; Saara Kaarla's Emerging Spring, focusing on glass in fashion; Jing Yu's Närästys made from discarded plastic; Roosa Siirtola's Knitwear Collection; and Timeless Threads, a unisex workwear collaboration. This showcase was released on September 6, 2026.
Key facts
- Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is located in Finland.
- The projects are from the Smart and Sustainable Design bachelor's degree programme.
- Robin Collection by Mari Heiskanen and Susanna Hyvärinen features hand-painted silk garments inspired by robins.
- Elsa Babkova's 'The Light of Silhouettes' took over 400 hours of work.
- Marjo Nieminen's Oodi Collection is inspired by Alvar Aalto's architecture and uses zero-waste methods.
- Roosa Lundström's Shifting Sands collection was developed entirely in VStitcher.
- Serine Turan's Fragments of Blue Denim Dress is made from recycled jeans.
- The school show is a partnership between Dezeen and HAMK.
- The projects were published on Dezeen on September 6, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Mari Heiskanen
- Susanna Hyvärinen
- Elsa Babkova
- Marjo Nieminen
- Roosa Lundström
- Serine Turan
- Saara Kaarla
- Jing Yu
- Roosa Siirtola
- Laura Jukola
- Milda Ramanauskiene
- Annika Koivula
- Heli Sahanen
- Olga Saukonoja
- Alvar Aalto
- Lauri Leino
- Senja Kaukonen
- Selma Repo
Institutions
- Häme University of Applied Sciences
- Dezeen
Locations
- Finland
Sources
- Dezeen —