Nilla Heikkilä

Aalto University

Fashion Design MFA

Atelier - Pattern Cutting, Menswear, Womenswear

For me, fashion design is activism and social change. I want to use fashion design as a form to critique and make a difference in our socio-economic situation and in the industry. I believe with fashion we can make a real change when used as a form of activism. For me, in fashion design immaculate tailoring and playing with classes and gender are key elements.

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Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.