Tomorrow's wardrobe & fashion futuring
Oulu Art Museum, Oulu
- 15.9.2026 (13–16.30)
We need a fashion futuring approach and a new mindset—how we design and manufacture, and how we understand fashion—and this seminar aims to offer that.

In this seminar, we will present different viewpoints linked to the Tomorrow’s Wardrobe exhibition at the Oulu Art Museum, curated by Artist professor, costume designer Pasi Räbinä.
The seminar will create a dialogue between fashion design, fashion research, and fashion futuring. As we live in an era of unsustainability, uncertainty, and unpredictability, we need examples, positive innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking about how to do things differently. How can we be changemakers and statement-makers, offering a look into the future? We need a fashion futuring approach and a new mindset—how we design and manufacture, and how we understand fashion—and this seminar aims to offer that.
EVENT LOCATIONS
This event is simultaneously organised in Espoo, Oulu and online. You can pick which event you want to attend in the registration form. See program for each event below.
- In Espoo: Aalto University, Marsio building, Otakaari 2, hosted by Professor Kirsi Niinimäki
- In Oulu: Central library Saari, Kaarlenväylä 3, hosted by New Materials Specialist Pirjo Kääriäinen and Artist Professor Pasi Räbinä
- Online: link will be added to the website
Registration by 10.9.: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EventParticipation/EventPublic/488e3644-d9f5-4efb-b5d4-92498a5640f3?displayId=Fin3639594
PROGRAMME IN ESPOO AND ONLINE
13.15 Welcome words by Professor Kirsi Niinimäki, Aalto University, and the Curator Pasi Räbinä from Oulu
13.20 Talks
- Fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, Japan
- Fashion designer Krista Virtanen
- Senior Director of EU Business Operations Kirsi Roine, Accelerating circularity Org
14.25 Short break
14.45 Talks
- Professor of Practice Ervin Latimer, Aalto University
- Professor Julia Körner, UCLA, USA
- Senior Lecturer Heli Salomaa, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Professor Kirsi Niinimäki, Aalto university
16 Online event ends
16-16.30 Panel discussion in Espoo
Panelists: Ervin Latimer, Krista Virtanen, Kirsi Roine, Yuima Nakazato.
PROGRAMME IN OULU
13 Opening words in Oulu by the Curator, Artist Professor Pasi Räbinä and New Materials Specialist Pirjo Kääriäinen
13.15 Welcome words by Professor Kirsi Niinimäki, Aalto University, and the Curator Pasi Räbinä from Oulu
13.20 Talks
- Fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, Japan
- Fashion designer Krista Virtanen
- Senior Director of EU Business Operations Kirsi Roine, Accelerating circularity Org
14.25 Short break
14.45 Talks
- Professor of Practice Ervin Latimer, Aalto University
- Professor Julia Körner, UCLA, USA
- Senior Lecturer Heli Salomaa, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Professor Kirsi Niinimäki, Aalto university
16-16.30 Panel discussion in Oulu
Panelists: Pasi Räbinä, Pirjo Kääriäinen, Sofia Ilmonen
Additional activity in Oulu: Visit to the exhibition.
FOR STUDENT GROUPS
You can participate in the exhibition presentation in Oulu Art museum at 10 or 17.
Teacher: If you come with a student group, please contact: selina.valiheikki@ouka.fi.
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3.6.2026 - 8.7.2026 - Näyttelyesittely: YUIMA NAKAZATO - GLACIER
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7.6.2026 - Taidemuseon kirjaklubit keväällä 2026
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7.11.2026 - Monikulttuurikalenteri2026: Kazakh Touch - Ornament Crafting with National Flair
8.11.2026 - Monikulttuurikalenteri2026: Voices and Vibrations – Creating Sound Together
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13.12.2026 - Croquis-piirustustyöpajat Oulun taidemuseolla
28.12.2026 - 28.11.2026
Osana kulttuurikierrosta
Museum contact details
Oulu Art Museum
Kasarmintie 9, 90015 Oulun kaupunki
044 703 7471
Yhteydet julkisilla
Näytä reitti museolle Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Katso reitti Matkahuollon reittioppaassa
Päämäärä:
Oulu Art Museum, Kasarmintie 9, 90015 Oulun kaupunki
Lähtöpiste:
Admission fees
12/9/0 €
Payment methods
Käteinen, yleisimmät pankki- ja luottokortit, Edenred, Epassi, Kaikukortti, SmartumPay


