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The Inside Take: Helsinki, Finland
Eeva Musacchia, a Finnish stylist involved in design who collects vintage textiles and fashion in Finland and the U.S., shares her picks.
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Shops
Vintage classics, glass, ceramics and textiles
Artek 2nd Cycle: “Re-discovered” furniture and lighting by Finnish designers Fasaani: Vintage design pieces (Korkeavuorenkatu 5) Lapuan Kankurit: Beautiful contemporary Finnish textiles
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Restaurants
A wine bar favored by locals
Bronda: Shared plates and a lively scene Ekberg: Old-school café and patisserie with the best pastries and breads Fazer: Café close to Hotel Kamp that also sells candy and chocolate Palace: Gastronomic restaurant with water views, helmed by star Finnish chef Hans Välimäki Restaurant Ultima: A new restaurant from talented Finnish chefs Henri Alén and Tommi Tuominen, who grow ingredients in a hydroponic garden (Eteläranta 16).
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Galleries
: Nordic art gallery with mostly contemporary paintings and sculpture
Helsinki Contemporary: A gallery highlighting works by emerging and establishe artists, with a focus on pieces that engage with social issues Helsinki Art Museum: City-owned institution with a collection of more than 9,000 works, many of which are on display in parks and gardens throughout the city. Espoo Museum of Modern Art: A museum with spectacular holdings, particularly the Rut Bryk and Tapio Wirkkala collection
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Bookstores
Akateeminen Kirjakauppa:The spot for Alvar Aalto design books C. Hagelstam: A trove of rare and out-of-print design, art and fashion books Nide: A well-edited selection of volumes on Finnish art, design and fashion, as well as magazines
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