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        			<title>Tuomas, 26, Saara</title>
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        				<p>Tuomas: &ldquo;I am wearing a Kuumaliima band t-shirt, a vest and capris borrowed from my partner Saara, and my brother&rsquo;s old leather shoes. I like combining clothes to create harmonious colour combinations and practical outfits. I often expand my wardrobe by borrowing clothes from others.&rdquo;</p><p>Saara: &ldquo;My outfit is built from second hand pieces I&rsquo;ve gathered from various thrift stores in Helsinki. The sunglasses are my mom&rsquo;s old running sunnies from the 2000s. Lately I&rsquo;ve been inspired by layering and textures. I like wearing muted colors together and combining feminine pieces with more masculine silhouettes.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Porvoonkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Jyri, 22</title>
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        				<p>&rdquo;I am wearing a t-shirt, a skirt, a cap and jeans, which all are thrifted. I mostly like to wear clothes that are earth tone or dark. The most important thing in my style is that I need to feel comfortable in the clothes that I wear.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Porvoonkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Iiris, 22</title>
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        				<p>&rdquo;I&rsquo;m wearing a <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=knitted%20Margiela%20vest">knitted Margiela vest</a> with neon mesh top underneath, lil pyjama shorts styled with lace tights and small but pretty spacious bag full of trinkets. Almost everything in my wardrobe is thrifted like this outfit today. I get inspired by testing! I like to mix up different styles and create little unexpected combinations. I also get style inspo from anime characters and futuristic elements.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Porvoonkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Elias</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;Most of my outfit is either thrifted or hand-me-downs from friends and family. I&rsquo;m wearing a green lingerie top, a black mini skirt, a <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Christian%20Audigier%20hoodie">Christian Audigier hoodie</a>, a yellow leather bag, garter fishnet tights with some white legwarmers and New Rock shoes. I take inspiration from the music I listen to. Colorful and beautiful things and the people around me.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Porvoonkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Sonja</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m wearing this pink fun jacket that I crocheted myself and underneath that I have a <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Lady%20Gaga%20t-shirt">Lady Gaga t-shirt</a>. The skirt and the handbag are made by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comewithmetohell/">@comewithmetohell</a>. Also wearing some blue tights and platform crocs. I am inspired by flowy, comfortable clothes at the moment!&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Viipurinkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Saara, 24</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;Lowkey drag. Wearing my grandma&rsquo;s <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=black%20nylon%20nightgown">nightgown</a> and thrifted shit. These are my sex boots. They stay on. The squirrel was 1&euro;. She is with child. Along with the child her innards consist of a pack of Italian cigarettes, a lighter, two tamagotchis, Bacardi in a fireball minibottle, hand sanitizer, an antediluvian lip gloss and my keys. I am inspired by vampires, the virgin Mary, nudity, and hatred.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Viipurinkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Angelica, 33</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I am wearing a Puma shirt, thrifted skirt, <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Circus%20by%20Sam%20Edelman">Circus by Sam Edelman</a> that I purchased ages ago and Steve Madden bag. My style is inspired by being a 90s millennial. I love color and like to mix street style with cute, whimsical pieces. I enjoy being completely and unapologetically myself in a world where black women are told we are not the ideal beauty standard. I hope to inspire other black women that it&rsquo;s okay to wear whatever you want and that they are beautiful no matter what.&ldquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, Viipurinkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Iris</title>
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        				<p>&rdquo;I am wearing a look for a friend&rsquo;s Leo season themed birthday party. The bikini top is from Racer Worldwide but other than that everything is secondhand. The shoes are from <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Eytys">Eytys</a> and are my absolute favourites. My style is inspired by mythical creatures, layering, and textures.&rdquo;<br style=&#8220;color: #0c1014; font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;&#8221; /></p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">1 August 2026, L&auml;ntinen Brahenkatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Maja, 21</title>
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        				<p>&rdquo;Much of my inspiration comes from visual art, currently I&rsquo;m interested in memes, tattoos, and urban photography. I usually keep things simple, mix and match a pair of pants with a shirt and bring them together with my favourite jewellery. I have a lot of fun with details, they tend to be my main focus.&ldquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">30 July 2026, Keskuskatu</p>
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        			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Venla, 22</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m wearing a <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Britney%20Spears%20t-shirt">Britney Spears t-shirt</a> with my favorite skirt, a leopard-print scarf and a Victoria&rsquo;s Secret handbag. All the clothes are second-hand except for the T-shirt. Iconic pop divas, including the one and only Britney Spears, have a special place in my heart. It is so important to stay true to yourself and your style in a world full of hateful attitudes toward women, and these absolutely beautiful and talented pop divas give me the courage to express myself the way I want, despite living in a misogynistic world.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">30 July 2026, Musiikkitalo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Kanerva, 24</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m wearing <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=antique%20bloomers">antique bloomers</a>, a bonnet I thrifted and a simple t-shirt from Cou Cou. My boots are secondhand, the earrings I made myself and the bag was a gift. The greatest inspirations behind my style and self-expression are literature, mending and my dear friends.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">30 July 2026, Musiikkitalo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Eini, 22, Otso, 21</title>
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        				<p>Eini: &ldquo;Otso made this hat for me. The shorts are Otso&rsquo;s. I thrifted my shoes and shirt abroad. My style changes everyday but it&rsquo;s often pretty maximalist. I like baggy pants, patterns, colors, and weird clothing. Dressing up is fun for me when I feel like I am building a new character every time.&rdquo;</p><p>Otso: &ldquo;I like to dress comfortably. I usually use my favorite clothes a lot and then forget them in my dresser, only to re-discover them months later. Recently me and Eini have been sewing these kinds of pants from old duvet covers. Now I&rsquo;m wearing a <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Kappa%20t-shirt">Kappa t-shirt</a> that I bought when I was still in elementary school. I searched for toe shoes for
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">30 July 2026, Musiikkitalo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Khodadad, 22</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I like to dress up colorfully and in a way that makes me self-confident.&rdquo;<br style=&#8220;color: #0c1014; font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;&#8221; /></p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">30 July 2026, Mannerheiminaukio</p>
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        			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Ama, 34</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;Almost everything I am wearing is thrifted like the capri pants with a nu metal twist, the leather jacket and the top and <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Miu%20Miu%20sunglasses">Miu Miu sunglasses</a>. The shoes are Crocs believe it or not. I knitted the wool sweater with overlong sleeves myself. I love knitting. Lately I&rsquo;ve been enjoying being very feminine, so I guess my womanhood inspires me as I am growing up.&rdquo;<br style=&#8220;color: #0c1014; font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;&#8221; /></p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">25 July 2026, Ama</p>
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        			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Ellen, 28</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m wearing a vintage Nanso pajama shirt with giraffes, boots from a market in Milan, sports capris from a Goodwill in New York, a thrifted hoodie, another thrifted hoodie underneath, and a <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Fendi%20Mamma%20bag">Fendi Mamma bag</a> as old as me &ndash; my mom bought it in 1998, and asked me two years ago if it might now bring more joy in my closet. I&rsquo;m inspired by contrast and all kinds of differences that clothes can create when combined.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">25 July 2026, Teurastamo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m wearing a thrifted jacket and shirt, <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Levi%E2%80%99s%20flare%20jeans">Levi&rsquo;s flare jeans</a>, Beatles-inspired boots, and accessories I mostly stole from my girlfriend. My style is inspired by the playful use of suits, magpies that steal silver (just like me), my grandparents&rsquo; attic, and my girlfriend&rsquo;s wardrobe.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">25 July 2026, Teurastamo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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        				<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m wearing a thrifted leather jacket, belt, and sunglasses. My boyfriend&rsquo;s <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Adidas%20baggy%20shorts">Adidas baggy shorts</a> (don&rsquo;t tell him), kitten heel boots, basic top and Desigual bag. My biggest style inspiration are cool people on the street. I also study fashion and make some of my clothes, so I&rsquo;m obsessed with colors, textures, and weird combinations that somehow just work!&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">25 July 2026, Teurastamo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Helena</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;A friend of mine bought this blazer as a break up gift for herself but ended up giving it to me. The shirt is from the bins in Indiana, the pants are adidas and the shoes are Vans that another friend of mine painted. The <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Linda%20Farrow%20sunglasses">sunglasses</a> are Linda Farrow and a lot of the jewelry is from my favorite antique store in Turku called Simolin.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">25 July 2026, Teurastamo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Linnea, 27</title>
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        				<p>&ldquo;All of the clothes are thrifted from different locations and the bag is from <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=Paloma%20Wool%20bag">Paloma Wool</a>. I like to combine formal and informal pieces. I mainly get my things from thrift stores by seeing what catches my eye, both in clothing and objects. I recently started a small store where I sell second-hand objects called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esinekauppa/">@esinekauppa</a>.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">25 July 2026, Teurastamo</p>
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        			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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        			<title>Petra, 30</title>
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        				<p>&rdquo;The <a href="https://gem.app/search?terms=90s%20linen%20suit">linen suit</a> is my mom&rsquo;s old, solid 90s H&amp;M. The silk scarf I inherited from my grandmother, and the silk shirt is secondhand. The Italian leather bag and shoes are from Tori.fi. Button-ups, quality natural materials and beautiful silhouettes are the cornerstones of my style. My clothes gather emotions and memories that I like to take care of by mending and rewearing them. I love that my friends borrow my clothes and that I can style them; it all adds meaning to my garments.&rdquo;</p>
        				<p style="font-size: x-small;">24 July 2026, Suomenlinna</p>
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