Sofia Ilmonen

Sofia Ilmonen - reflecting longevity, exploring modularity and celebrating the diversity of femininity.

Sofia llmonen works as an independent fashion designer focusing on sustainable and modular collections. Her garments are constructed from square modules, assembled with a button and loop mechanism offering endless possibilities to transform and modify the pieces.

Sofia’s design approach strongly embraces femininity with ethical and sustainable values, having won the Mercedes-Benz sustainability award at the 36th edition of the prestigious Festival de Mode de Hyères in 2021. She is a graduate of London College of Fashion, and before she moved back home to Helsinki, Finland, to accomplish her MA degree in fashion design at Aalto University, she gained deep experience and skill in various technical roles in fashion, amongst as seamstress Alexander McQueen.

Now, Sofia will continue to develop her namesake brand and collection further with joy, passion and the highest of standards in artistry and quality in her Helsinki studio.