Craft, Code, Create
Rooted in tradition, shaped by technology — HAMK’s new generation of fashion and footwear designers merge materials, meaning, and machines.
Photos: JANITA AUTIO
Hair and Make-Up: ANNA MANNILA
Models: VIIVI NGYUEN, SARA HELMINEN / PAPARAZZI
HAMKZINE Team: ANNA HUOVIALA, ANNE ALA-MATTINEN, ELSA BABKOVA, ADE OLLILA, HETA IISAKKA, DANIELA LUCIKOVA, RAGHAD AL REKABWI
Published: 30 May, 2025
Hair and Make-Up: ANNA MANNILA
Models: VIIVI NGYUEN, SARA HELMINEN / PAPARAZZI
HAMKZINE Team: ANNA HUOVIALA, ANNE ALA-MATTINEN, ELSA BABKOVA, ADE OLLILA, HETA IISAKKA, DANIELA LUCIKOVA, RAGHAD AL REKABWI
Published: 30 May, 2025

The editorial is a collection of several designers, focusing on totally different styles. All representing persistence, creativity and long hours of dedication. The garments vary from wearable to very conceptual, embracing bigger topics such as plastic waste. From elegant to urban, we celebrate the achievements of our talented and dedicated students.
“In my works, I strive for quality, inspiration and precision, leaving space for experimentation and creativity especially in the product development part, when I drape and make tryouts.”
- Elsa Babkova
“In my designs, I aspire to push the boundaries and redefine femininity that we know now.”
- Zuzanna Gieratowska
“As a designer, I am interested in exploring the intersection between concept, craft, and technology, because for me, footwear is a form of self-expression and storytelling.”
- Dorota Kaňuchová
“This project joins my passion for design with my commitment to sustainable fashion, addressing the critical issues we face around waste and overconsumption, to rethink how we create and consume fashion.”
- Jing-Yu
"The source of my creativity lies in practicality. Functional and boring everyday things, whose existence is self-evident but at the same time necessary, are endless source of my inspiration. Necessity is often difficult to make visible."
-Ida-Maria Oolas
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Fashion Editorial
A vibrant showcase of the best works by fashion and footwear design students.
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