ESSI PEUHKURI
The works presented on this website are a collection of accessory products and artefacts based on my research on modern day accessories and wearability as well as the fluidity between different design disciplines resulting into an era of diversity and design hybrids.
“BE BOLD, CREATIVE AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH EVERY PROJECT SO THAT WITH TIME YOU’LL LEARN TO LOVE THE PROBLEM SOLVING THAT COMES WITH THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX."
YKK Accessories Award winner
Graduate Fashion Week 2018
Essi Peuhkuri
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Exploring contemporary ways of experiencing clothing and accessories.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2023 - June 2023
"LUOVUUS LIIKETOIMINNAKSI" - CREATIVE BUSINESS SHORT COURSE PROVIDED BY GRADIA JYVÄSKYLÄ, FINLAND
I was accepted on a 3-month business course created for creative professionals who are motivated to learn more about the different areas involved in running a successful creative business. During the course we wrote a personalized business plan to suit our potential company´s financial needs and goals, as well as learn about other areas such as bookkeeping, networking, marketing, product design, and photography amongst other key subjects.
June 2021 - April 2022
CREATIVE DESIGNER BEHIND
"ON ESSI´S EASEL"
I set up my own small business during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to sell printed and hand-drawn art and paper goods straight from my home studio. I also ran an Etsy shop at the time called: "On Essi´s Easel". You can browse my artwork through the link button on my socials menu, which will take you to my art website.
November 2020
HARPER'S BAZAAR UK NOVEMBER X CONSTRUCTING THE SILHOUETTES: GLOBAL YOUNG TALENT 2020 ESSI PEUHKURI
I was selected by Fashion Crossover London to exhibit my work as part of the Harper´s Bazaar UK magazine´s: Fashion Edit.
24th of March 2019
R SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW
I was offered the opportunity to exhibit my 'Bag Autopsy' - conceptual project at the 2019 'R Sustainable Fashion Show' and exhibition event organised by a group of students from the University of Edinburgh, held at The Jam House, Edinburgh.
13th of November 2018
GFW X HOP RECEPTION
I exhibited pieces from my award-winning 'Minussa' - accessory/fashion hybrids collection at the annual Graduate Fashion Week Houses of Parliament Reception - industry/networking event at the London Houses of Parliament.
November 2018 - June 2019
YKK LONDON SHOWROOM EXHIBITION
After winning the YKK Accessories Award at GFW 2018, YKK offered me the opportunity to exhibit pieces from my award winning 'Minussa' collection at YKK London Showroom.
7th of June 2018
WINNER OF THE YKK ACCESSORIES AWARD AT GRADUATE FASHION WEEK 2018
I won the YKK Accessories Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2018 with my 'Minussa' fashion/accessory hybrid collection of hand-crafted, leather accessory products. The collection 'Minussa' offers a contemporary and directional approach to form, function and wearability by blurring the lines between traditional clothing and accessory products.
8th of December 2017
THE LEATHERSELLER'S AWARD
I was awarded funding for my BA Fashion Accessory Design final collection from The Leathersellers’ Company based on the innovative use of leather in my designs.
4th of July 2017
WINNER OF THE STUDENT GLOVE DESIGN COMPETITION
I won the 'Sports glove with a symbolic message'- category of the Student Glove Design Competition with my archery shooting glove design. The competition is hosted annually by The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London.
15th of June 2017
FINALIST AT 2017 INDEPENDENT HANDBAG DESIGNER AWARDS (IHDA)
I was shortlisted as a finalist in the 2017 Independent Handbag Designer Awards (IHDA) held annually in New York City. For the competition brief, I designed a red travelling inspired backpack titled 'Letters from the road' for the ' Young and Adventurous Backpack by Guess Handbags' - category.
CONTACT
United Kingdom
Photo: Joshua Lyle