LadyBohemia — Ajatar 60 vuotta RSS

as I mentioned earlier, I had the opportunity to take a peek into the wardrobe of Sari Ihatsu, Managing Director of Ajatar. Wow. I got to choose the most delicious finds of hers, over the years... So here it its, a real treat for you, my dear readers. This long beige dream is made of lamb from Tuscany and decorated, by hand, with coral beads. A slightly bohemian hippy feeling... Love it. Another favorite of mine was this little fur, also of lamb from Tuscany, adorned with beautifully artistic hand-painted decorations.

Adjusting the lighting..I could only drool over this one. It's Italian, with lasercut lace-like details. Too gorgeous.

Into some serious business. A long white mink, with crystal-encrusted buttons and snake skin details (where it looks like stripes - it's snake!). It doesn't get more luxurious than this. Sari, being a rather free spirit and a cool personality, wears her long white mink when shopping for groceries or running  errands... She doesn't like to be stuck in a box of how one is "supposed" to dress but wear her furs where and when she likes. Oftentimes Sari wears her furs such as this sable one with a belt - you have to be quite petitte to pull this look off, but she is. I loved the beautifully decorated silk inside this coat... Even if nobody else sees it, you know it's there. And it makes a difference... Below is Sari's choice from this season's new collection. The color is called Blue Irish, which in my opinion becomes it well.. Ajatar celebrated her 60 years in business all through October - here Sari is getting ready for another champagne reception.

And this jacket I simply must mention - the best seller of this year's collection. I attended the first evening fashion show celebration of Ajatar, and it was this coat that was sold out straight away - ladies just carried them away whilst sipping their champagne. It was also beautifully styled and featured in Gloria magazine:

Worry not ladies, if your heart swoons over this one... They've ordered more at Ajatar :) . At the end of hard day's work Sari took us for a lovely lunch at Torni. Mmmmmm, great food, even greater company. It was lovely to get to know each other a little bit deeper. There were in fact so many things we have in common. And last but not the least, I got the best address of the South of France, for our next visit... A place where Sari and her husband spend every new year. And I'm sorry, I'm sworn into secrecy. Can't tell you what it is.. PS. The last photo shows what Sari always carries with her in her handbag. A little piece of the South of France, in the shape of a heart. ~*♥*~

What more could a self-confessed romantic, engaged in a love affair with all things beautiful ask for... You see, I was invited to an event where a rather legendary Finnish boutique Ajatar, specialized in luxury coats, celebrated her 60 years in business. With a superb performance by two dancers from the National Ballet, a very cool fashion show, a live concert.. Quite an exquisite evening. I'll let the pictures speak. [caption id="attachment_10349" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Prima Ballerina Minna Tervamäki, from the Finnish National Ballet[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10350" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Niina Kurkinen, model and owner of the coolest shoe shop in Helsinki. Nina's. Photo: Ajatar.[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10352" align="aligncenter" width="500"] No further presentation needed I presume... Personally, I'm green with envy.[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10356" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Sirpa Kajo, Pipsa Lagus, Ilkka Ruotsalainen, Hannele Herttua. Guests who bring spirit and spunk to any party they attend :). Photo: Ajatar.[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10358" align="aligncenter" width="386"] The ever gorgeous Niina Kurkinen again.
I want those burgundy stockings!!!![/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_10359" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Host of our evening, Saimi Hoyer, remembering past encounters, adventures and mishaps with Ajatar with Niina.[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10363" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Jukka Rintala also lifted a toast to our hostess, Sari Ihatsu. Photo: Ajatar.[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10364" align="aligncenter" width="383"] Sari Ihatsu, queen of the evening.
With a warm welcoming word for everyone.[/caption] * [caption id="attachment_10361" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Ok, this is then the Princess of the evening. The always enchanting Heli Kajo.[/caption] Then the Grande Finale. Performed by dancers Kare Länsivuori and Minna Tervamäki. With such intensity;  of separation, despair, caress. After their dance I simply had to leave the crowd, to protect that feeling they brought to life somewhere deep my heart. And it carried me all the way home, as I wandered through the rainy stormy streets of Helsinki. Thank you for this evening ♥. Thank you Sari, thank you Sissi, thank you all you wonderful artists. And me then... As usual, I walked home with both feet firmly off the ground. ~*♥*~

Yesterday I was invited to an event where ballerinas soared sky high, fashion models strutted their stuff - and gorgeous clothes - and songbird Heli Kajo belted her heart out. I actually had the opportunity to meet Heli in person... Wow. After all those months of summer in France, when her songs filled my car where ever I went, that was A MOMENT for me. Me, I was nervous, she even nicer, funnier, sweeter, cooler and so much more elegant than I could have  imagined. And after, she sang straight to my heart. Tomorrow, I'll tell you about the ballerinas who danced their way to the core of my being... But as of today, the little heart is full. ~*♥*~