One thing interesting
about living in Helsinki is witnessing new up and coming temporary pop-up
stores and cafés. Hard to talk
about these ephemeral places without mentioning Mokum Second hand and vintage
store, which has just opened.
Darja, who is
half Finnish half Dutch and has been living in Helsinki for many years, owns
the store. She has a thorough knowledge
on materials, and clothes details, such as which year a certain attire was made
in, et.c through her relatives who were making clothes and had keen interest on clothing field. Darja also has experience working in retail, as she was working before
in a vintage store in Amsterdam.
For Spoorman, pop-ups
are an easy way to try out your wings. Mokum offers a mix of vintage and 2nd
hand clothes. You can find for instance very unique pieces from Finland but
also newer elements from more mainstream stores. Most
of all it offers a very big variety of things, with a large price range, so
everyone can find something they need.
An interesting thing
to point out is that Darja repairs, customizes and refurbishes decoration
elements and clothes which are in sale at the store. She also
does styling: so let’s say you need a black vintage polka-dotted dress from the
1940s for your next video, Mokum is the door to come knock on.
=> Good to know: Mokum collaborates with recycling designers (such as Jussi Juselius who designs lamps from old glass bottle and Garbage Bag who remakes unique bags from old clothes etc.).
What Inside Out
Helsinki loves especially about this place is how friendly and honest the owner
is: she has the skill to see what fits people, and she won’t hesitate to kindly
tell you what you need, and what you don’t. You will always be welcomed with
open honest arms, and you can be sure to find something here that has your name
on it.
Mokum wants to offer well-recycled
good quality clothes for people and bring color to Helsinki. It’s also a way to
resist over-production (e.g. the temptation to always buy new clothes).
=> What Mokum likes
about Helsinki? It’s an international city where you can dress comfortably and
still look fashionable.
=> Future plans?
Continue in the same place or open another pop-up store
Further information:
Address: Hakaniemen
kauppahalli, 2nd floor, Booth 149/151.
Hämeentie 1a, 00530
Helsinki, Finland
Opening hours:
Wed-Sat: 10 am – 4 pm
Phone: +358 402460228
Mail: mokuminhelsinki@yahoo.fi
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