Maitresse dress
Anna Ruohonen · Date not documented
Paris, France
Anna Ruohonen
- Architectural cuts
- Draping on the mannequin
- Made-to-order tailoring
Anna Ruohonen builds clothing from the behavior of fabric, shaping material directly on a mannequin before refining its architectural lines. The Finnish designer established her Paris label in 1999 after experience with designers including Martin Margiela.
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Maitresse dress
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A published and attributed example of this designer or label’s work: Maitresse dress.
Anna Ruohonen Paris
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Sleeveless top and blue wide trousers
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The leg line and proportions give this design its characteristic shape.
annaruohonen.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
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Green dress with flowing sleeves
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Soft folds shape the silhouette and suggest movement around the body.
annaruohonen.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
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Navy belted coat
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This outer layer documents the designer’s approach to proportion and structure.
annaruohonen.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
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Camel coat and scarf
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This outer layer documents the designer’s approach to proportion and structure.
annaruohonen.com; photographer not identified on retrieved pageCollections & archive pieces
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About Anna Ruohonen
Natural fibers, careful tailoring and production on demand underpin her practice, which connects restrained forms with individual fitting and traditional atelier skills.