FINSK
FINSK is a London-based footwear label founded in 2004 by Finnish-born designer Julia Lundsten. It is known for architectural, furniture-inspired shoes with sculpted wooden heels.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Julia Lundsten |
| Based in | London |
| Production | Handcrafted in a Brazilian atelier |
| Website | finsk.com |
What is FINSK?
FINSK is a London-based shoe label founded by Julia Lundsten, a Finnish-born designer. Its designs blend Finnish landscapes with the urban energy of London.
History
The brand launched in 2004 with an architectural, furniture-inspired shoe collection. Lundsten won the Manolo Blahnik Award two years running, and the brand counts Rihanna and Lady Gaga among its fans.
Products and positioning
FINSK shoes are known for sculpted wooden heels and contrasting leathers, as seen in the Archi collection. Each pair is handcrafted in a Brazilian atelier, and the leathers used are by-products of other industries.
The label has also worked on a more accessible range. It produced a capsule collection sold at Urban Outfitters, and a more affordable diffusion line, Skin, was planned for 2012.
Why it matters
FINSK is a small independent London shoe label that built a distinct design signature from sculptural heels, and showed how a niche designer brand can extend to lower price points through collaboration and diffusion lines.
Frequently asked questions
Where is FINSK from?
FINSK is a London-based shoe label founded by Finnish-born designer Julia Lundsten.
What does FINSK sell?
It sells women's shoes with sculpted wooden heels and contrasting leathers.