Nordic Region Student Design Competition
2023
2023 saw the second instalment of the Nordic Region Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition, a search for the best of the Nordics new designers and for those who want to promote slow style and a more sustainable future for fashion.
Our panel of expert judges, Jörg Horcher, Helena Waker and Emilia Utbult-Karlsson, crowned the following winners:
- Silja Setälä, 2023 Overall and Accessory Category Winner
- Aida Matuseviciute, 2023 Apparel Category Winner
- Emese Fedor, 2023 People’s Choice Winner
See all shortlisted designs below.
Braided bag
Jaana Korvensivu
LAB university of Applied Sciences
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Accessories
On the go
Silja Setälä
Nordic Region
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Accessories
Lantern Bag – a bag for celebration
Kris Li
Nordic Region
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region
Accessories
Saddleback: Laukka
Ami Juusela
Nordic Region
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Accessories
Tessellation upcycled leather jacket
Aida Matuseviciute
Aalto University
Fashion Design MFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Apparel
PDFE – Puffer Design For Everybody
Josefiina Hiden
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Apparel
sculptural wearables
Hilda Landström Ferm
Beckmans College of Design Stockholm
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Apparel
An ode to the core memories
Emese Fedor
VIA University College
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: International, Nordic Region
Apparel
Cocoon
Eeva Räsänen
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Apparel
the devil's new skin_ Pinja Antikainen
pinja antikainen
LAB university of Applied Sciences
wearable design
Competitions: Nordic Region
Apparel
PALASET- 3D patchwork consept
Juulia Ikonen
Metropolia University of applied sciences
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Accessories
Salmiakki cocktail dress
Tiina Hyvari
Metropolia University of applied Sciences
Textile Design BFA
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Apparel
Fragile Future
Hannu Viitala
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)
Smart and sustainable design, bachelor of culture and arts
Competitions: Nordic Region, International
Footwear
