Must-see shopping in Helsinki

The inspiration behind renovator's dream Domus Classica came when the owners were sourcing authentic materials for their conversion of a 1910 stable to a…

'Life is too short to take style too seriously.' These are the words of Minna Parikka, whose sense of humour is mirrored in her wonderland flagship shoe…

Take a careful look at any woven cloth and you'll understand where this designer gets her ideas. The weave is at the heart of the practical yet stylish…

Vintage Finnish-designed glassware from Oivatoikka, Nanny Still and Tapio Wirkkala; ceramics from Birger Kaipiainen and Annikki Hovisaari; and kitchenware…

Finnish designer Anna Ruohonen won the Kaj Franck Design Prize 2017 for her classic, feminine clothing. She has since relocated to Paris, and wows her…

Finland’s biggest bookshop has a huge travel section, maps, Finnish literature and an impressively large English section, including magazines and…

Glossy photo-filled books on Finnish design, architecture, art, fashion, music, photography and food are the big draw of this airy, light-filled bookshop…

The aroma of coffee draws you in to tiny Soul Vintage in Kallio. A love of quality clothing and the unwavering aim of stopping society's over-consumption…

Vintage homewares from the 1950s, '60s and '70s, such as Finnish-designed lamps, chandeliers, crockery, vases, furniture and clocks, are scattered…

Gather together photographs depicting the natural world, aeroplanes and other urban oddities, add a mix of bright colours, print onto fabric, and create…

Globes in a dizzying array of colours and sizes (some illuminated as lamps), maps, compasses, telescopes, kaleidoscopes, hot-air balloon sculptures,…

Eero Aarnio is one of Finland's most respected interior designers, with chairs and tables representing quirky classics of colourful modern Scandinavian…

Founded in 1862, Stockmann's 1930-built flagship store is Helsinki's biggest department store, spanning 50,000 sq metres. It carries luxury Finnish and…

All things Moomin are sold at this official shop, including author and illustrator Tove Jansson's classic books in English and Finnish. Branches include…

Small but perfectly formed, MIA Design is a quintessentially Helsinki design store – casual but classy, and with a range of homewares that you can't…

Fennica stocks new and secondhand CDs and vinyl from Suomi pop to soul and jazz.

The area of Kalasatama has gone from virtual wasteland to prime waterfront property. At Redi Kauppakeskus, retail therapy at clothing chain stores and…

Not just any old souvenir shop: good taste and style abound at Kankurin Tupa. Products range from magnets to mugs, linen to reindeer pelts, many made in…

Nordic minimalism, natural prints, fun details and a range of beauty products can be found in this collaborative retail space. R/H Studio makes garments…

Owner Arja Hongell is a model with a mission to dress women well. Her sense of style and humour makes this the most fun shop in Helsinki, where shop…