I have now worked several years with Sotiemme Veteraanit (Finnish War Veterans Foundation) in many fundraising related projects and campaigns.

I had a chance to design this evening gown in 2017, to celebrate 100 Year old Finland and the collaboration between Sotiemme Veteraanit & Me-säätiö. Ulla Nord (Me-säätiö/ We Foundation) was wearing the evening gown at the Presidential Independence Day reseption 2017. Over 550 pieces of ”Veteraanit Suomi 100” ribbons were sewed on the hem to honor the Finnish War Veterans.

Customer: Sotiemme Veteraanit (Finnish War Veterans Foundation)

Collaboration: Ulla Nord (wearing the dress), Me-säätiö/ We Foundation

Design/ Dress: Viivi Lehto

Dressmaker: Rebecca Schelling

Veteraanit Suomi 100 Ribbon: Paavo Halonen

Jewelry: Anneli Aaltonen/ Papaja 

Photos: Ilkka Vuorinen/ Musta & Valkoinen