Footwear – In the Steps of the Past and the Future

The exhibition ”FOOTWEAR – IN THE STEPS OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE” showcases the footwear industry and design, as well as education in the field. Through the pages of the Pitsnoukka magazine published by Aaltosen Kenkätehdas Oy, visitors will get a glimpse into the world of the footwear industry in the 1960s and 70s. The footwear produced by the company reflects the development of the industry from the 1910s to the 1980s. The comprehensive presentation produced by the Design programme at Häme University of Applied Sciences highlights the history, present, and future of footwear design education. Also featured are footwear designers who graduated from the institution, Iris Kinni and Hannu Viitala, as well as Terhi Pölkki, who graduated from HAMK and the London College of Fashion, together with Minna Parikka, who graduated from De Montfort University. The ”FOOTWEAR – IN THE STEPS OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE” exhibition has been realized in collaboration with the Design programme at Häme University of Applied Sciences.