When I think about the Japanese fashion brand Issey Miyake I think about hi-tech-driven fabrics, textures, lightness, organic shapes and pale colors. When I think about the Finnish brand Iittala specialized in tableware, cookware and home interior design, well I think immediately about the vases by Alvar Aalto or about the iconic birds, but natural and simple forms with a purpose are definitely a common factor — usually it’s all about high functionality in the Nordic countries. When I think…
