Designer
Ildar Wafin
In his Helsinki based studio, Wafin is constantly discovering new ways of interpreting jewelry as a form of art. His inventive and forward looking approach combined with the knowledge in traditional craftmanship is what makes his creations stand out. Wafin's first jewelry collection was presented in Villa Noailles as a part of the Hyères Festival Of Fashion competition in 2018. Having graduated from the prestigious Royal College Of Art in London and finishing an internship at Louis Vuitton, Wafin now embarks on a path of navigating his own brand and collaborating with creatives alike. Wafin’s latest triumphs this spring are winning the Young Talent Prize at the Helsinki Fashion Awards and the launch of a jewelry collection he designed for the iconic Finnish jewelry brand Kalevala Koru.
Contact
info@ildarwafin.com
Fredrikinkatu 34,
00100 Helsinki
Education
( 2019 - 2022 )
Master’s degree in Jewellery & Metal - Royal College Of Art, London
( 2018 - 2018 )
Politecnico Di Milano, Design Della Moda, Exchange
( 2015 - 2019 )
Bachelor’s degree in Jewellery design, Lahden Muotoiluinstituutti
Work Experience
( 2020 - 2021 )
Louis Vuitton, Men’s fashion accessory jewellery
Awards & Recognitions
( 2024 )
New Talent prize - Fashion Awards Helsinki
( 2018 )
Hyéres Festival Of Fashion, Photography & Accessories Finalist
Collaborations
( 2024 )
Kalevala Koru
Wafin designed the new jewelry collection Männyt for the iconic Finnish jewelry brand Kalevala Koru.
( 2024 )
Rolf Ekroth
Wafin had the honor of designing a small amount of accessories for the Rolf Ekroth Fall 2024 collection which was debuted in the Copenhagen Fashion Week.
( 2022 )
Rolf Ekroth
Wafin's jewelry collection Shüräle was a part of Rolf Ekroth's SS23 collection debut in Pitti Uomo, Firenze.
( 2018 )
Collaboration with Aalto University & Jenni Haukio
Wafin had the honor of offering his jewelry collection to be worn by the First Lady of Finland during the much anticipated Presidential Independence Day reception.
