VAIN's FW26 collection represents a bold reclamation of heritage. Traditional Ostrobothnian symbols serve as both armor and statement. More than nostalgic references, they stand for authenticity and resistance against cultural homogenization. Each piece carries a message of defiance, fusing the distinct visual language of 2010-2020s streetstyle with centuries-old Finnish craft traditions.

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The collection explores heritage through a contemporary lens, blending reimagined national costume elements with the flamboyant aesthetics of global street fashion. Upcycled fabrics throughout the collection ground the work in both sustainability and resourcefulness – values embedded in Finnish craft traditions. – a recurring theme in VAIN's work.

A story of blood, heritage, and defiance that travels from Finnish soil to global streets, carrying with it the raw power of identity that won't be diluted or forgotten.