Terhi Pölkki
Terhi Pölkki is a Finnish footwear brand founded in 2011 by the Helsinki designer of the same name. It makes minimalist leather shoes and wooden clogs, handmade in Portugal from vegetable-tanned leather.
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Terhi Pölkki |
| Flagship | Vironkatu 8, Helsinki |
| Production | Handmade in Portugal |
| Website | terhipolkki.com |
What is Terhi Pölkki?
Terhi Pölkki is an eponymous shoe brand founded in 2011 by Finnish designer Terhi Pölkki, known for minimalist luxury with a tough edge. Its first collection, for spring/summer 2012, included leather styles and wooden clogs.
Products and positioning
The brand makes leather shoes and clogs with timeless designs. Its stated aim is to combine quality with design, function and comfort, and each design starts from the last, with fit treated as central. The brand's approach to sustainability is longevity: durable shoes that are worn for a long time reduce environmental impact.
The leather is mainly cowhide, a by-product of the meat industry, vegetable-tanned in Alcanena and São Vicente Pereira in Portugal. Shoes are handmade by a family owned factory near São João da Madeira using locally sourced components.
Distribution
The flagship Terhi Pölkki Store and Studio is on Vironkatu in Helsinki's Kruununhaka district. The brand also sells through its website and selected retailers.
Why it matters
Terhi Pölkki shows how a small Nordic design brand can pair a strong aesthetic with transparent European manufacturing and a longevity based sustainability message.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Terhi Pölkki shoes made?
Terhi Pölkki shoes are handmade at a family owned factory near São João da Madeira in Portugal.
Who founded Terhi Pölkki?
The brand was founded in 2011 by Finnish shoe designer Terhi Pölkki.