The MA graduate project for Aalto University in 2011 was based on research about slow fashion from a consumers point of view. "How can clothing make one feel like being in a calming space?" was the core question of the project. Resulting in garments fusing into blankets, double-face fabrics developed
out of mohair, silk and paper yarns, padded details and interesting use of jersey.
The slightly conceptual collection was awarded with two separate awards - the Aalto award with Junsuke Yamasaki from Japan Vogue Homme as head of jury as well as an award from the house of Seppälä, a commercial Finnish fashion house established in 1930.
"I am pleased to present this award to Sofia, whose collection combines simplicity with beautiful femininity."
- Junsuke Yamasaki, Vogue Homme, Japan
"The award-winning collection reflects the artist's identity, which is already a complete one, and the new material solutions are exquisite."
- Paakkola-Saarinen, Seppälä, Finland
