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By that I don t mean the best anorak in the world or the most confident T-shirt, though we do make those, too. I began working as a designer in R-Collection in 2012 and fell in love with the son of the family that owns the company, my old friend, Olli. Olli s father, Pekka, founded R-Collection in 1978 because he wanted to make clothes that his group of friends, the cool kids, would love. Before his own collection, Pekka and his brothers had a clothing store called Rockville that catered to the needs of the 70s hipsters. Coolness and functionality LIFELONG COMPANIONS ARE FOUND AT R-COLLECTION have gone hand in hand since the beginning. R-Collection is all about these contrasts. We make clothes suitable for hiking that are loved by urbanites. We aim for extreme functionality while being determined in the pursuit of aesthetics. At R-Collection I have learned that the best things are simple. That anything is possible when you stay true to yourself and your vision. Now I would like to share with you the eight pearls of wisdom that guide us. First one, of course, being when life gives you a tangerine yellow anorak, wear it and embark on an adventure. 1 FORGET FASHION Instead of fashion, we like the other f-word better: functionality. Our most popular article is a classic anorak and it has been with us since the 1980s. It is the heart of our growing collection. Trends and seasons are not a priority when we design. We want you to put on our clothes, stop for a second to appreciate the functionality and beauty, and then forget about it and go do interesting things. There is no need to be careful with our clothes, life only makes them more beautiful. LILLI NORIO, Head designer, R-Collection PHOTOGRAPHYNiko Mitrunen and Timo Anttonen STYLIST Emilia Laitanen MAKEUP AND HAIR Essi Kylmänen MODELS Verna and Suzanna / Brand, Oskari / Nisch Management ART DIRECTION, CONTENT CREATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Gut Studio TRANSLATION Helmi Kaydamov
2 COLOUR YOUR LIFE (AND ANORAK) The anorak remains, colours change. You can rely on us. Each season our collection features different anoraks in fresh, modern colours. In addition to our classic anorak, we have a version that opens from the front. It is also available in a longer version. Trust us, we know anoraks.
HIGH NECK T-SHIRT 3 STAY SHARP We are particularly proud of our T-shirt collection. We are total geeks when it comes to cotton jersey and pattern cutting. We have taken our time and come up with the best T-shirt in the world. It has wide sleeves, loose-fitting unisex cut and the absolutely perfect crew neck. It s made of nice and sturdy fabric. It is as if the T-shirt is tailor-made. KAISLA TOP KAISLA SKIRT
BOXY HOODIE SWEAT SHORTS FRILL SWEATSHIRT JERSEY FOR 4WORK AND PLAY Jersey we take it seriously so you can take it easy. We put continuous effort in choosing fabrics. Made in Finland, this tightly knitted, 100% cotton, heavy single jersey fabric holds its shape for years. We challenge ourselves constantly by designing new cuts and silhouettes for this iconic material. You can even go to a job interview wearing our sweatpant culottes. CLASSIC HOODIE SWEAT SHORTS HIGH NECK T-SHIRT
JONAS BOMBER JACKET MAIJA MERINO SWEATER SUSANNA CULOTTES ANNA-MARI DRESS 5 WIDEN YOUR HORIZON The R-Collection clothes are designed, their patterns drawn and fabrics cut in Kajaani, a city on the eastern border of Finland. It is surrounded by uninhabited pine woods and dark forest ponds. The harsh conditions of the vast wilderness affect everything we do. We demand extreme functionality and durability from our clothes. A thick wool jumper needs to fit into coat sleeves. Fabrics need to endure the changes in weather as well as be washable.
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BOXY SHIRT ANORAK SHORTS 6 STUDY THE OXFORD DICTIONARY (OF EASY LIFE) Speaking of work. We want to look smart and casual every day. This is why our button-up shirts and many of our cotton pieces are made using oxford cotton fabric. The durable basket weave structure consists of two fine weft yarns and a thicker warp yarn. The warp thread is different colour from the weft threads creating an almost three- dimensional surface. It doesn t wrinkle as easily as plain weave cotton fabrics. Clothes made from oxford cotton fit and hang beautifully on the body.
7 L U C Y SILK DRESS EPPU SILK T-SHIRT ESSI SILK PANTS REDEFINE LUXURY We don t separate everyday life from celebration. For us the biggest luxury is to be able to run, sail, dance and chop wood wearing the same clothes. Our clothes are cut in a comfortable, relaxed fit. Our silk t-shirt is beautiful and functional both in the woods as well as in the city.
8 BREATHE OUT CLASSIC ANORAK In the age of technical fabrics, it s easy to believe hi-tech sports garments are the only way to stay comfortable outdoors. We believe in natural materials. Cotton, silk, merino wool and linen all age beautifully and allow your skin to breathe. JAANA CABLE KNIT
R IS FOR REAL LIFE SANNI JUMPSUIT WOMEN S PERFECT T-SHIRT
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