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 

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


Skirt and top by Elsa Babkova, shoes by Zuzanna Gieratowska.
Top by Elsa Babkova.
Shoes by Ilona Matilainen.
Dress and sleeves by Elsa Babkova.

“In my designs, I aspire to push the boundaries and redefine femininity that we know now.”

- Zuzanna Gieratowska


Shoes by Zuzanna Gieratowska.
Skirt and top by Elsa Babkova.
Dress by Amali Abeykoon, top by Elsa Babkova, shoes by Dorota Kaňuchová.
Dress by Sara Hodulikova and Klaudia Plančárová, shoes by Dorota Kaňuchová.

“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


Top by Sara Hodulikova and Klaudia Plančárová, shoes by Dorota Kaňuchová.
Shoes by 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


Outfits by Jing Yu.
Outfit by Pinja Viikkilä.
Top by Elsa Babkova, skirt by Pinja Viikkilä, shoes by Zuzanna Gieratowska.
Outfit by 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


Outfit by Isa-Maria Oolas.
Outfits by Susanne Hyvärinen and Mari Heiskanen.
Outfits by Susanne Hyvärinen and Mari Heiskanen.

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