Miia Magia

DJ Miia Magia

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“Have you heard that song? It sounds like you”, is not something that one hears unless they have their own distinctive style. DJ Miia Magia has that and more.

Miia discovered that she had another talent. It was serendipity when she stood in front of those decks in DTM, Scandinavia’s biggest gay club, and stepped up to become the resident DJ from 2010 to 2012. Her unique soundscapes continue to push DJ culture in new and attention grabbing directions. She has also been organising and promoting club nights since 2004.

Miia has been passionate about music since she was 8 years old. She was inspired by Gwen Stefani and Shirley Manson, especially the strong presence that they brought to their performances. Miia is also well used to performing. As a successful teenage gymnast she was renowned for her dazzling displays with the ribbon, which captivated audiences and competitors alike. The same passion, determination and creative spirit have since thrust her to the forefront of the Finnish DJ culture. Since starting her career in Semifinal, the downstairs venue of Tavastia, Helsinki's legendary rock club, she has become associated with top venues including DTM, Loop, Jenny Woo and mbar, where her “Sound of Magic” night is one of the most popular in the city. She has also been part of the Helsinki Pride Festival. Her distinctive style ensures that, over the course of one set you will be taken on a fascinating journey. Along the way you could hear disco and deeper house and ripples of pop and indie, too. Whenever or wherever you hear Miia Magia, you will find yourself somewhere in the music and enjoying the atmosphere.

By: Gareth Rice / Resrei

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”Miia, those red lips are the best that you have ever done”, said Tuija Luukkainen, one of Finland's most experienced make-up artists, many years ago. Since then, Miia Magia has come into her own as one of the country's most sought after make-up artists. In a society where we baste all that is surface and image, her work is more than skin deep and always refreshing.

When Miia turned her mutlitalented hands to make-up her approach was simple: It should follow minimalist principles so as to let female inner beauty radiate from underneath the skin. Like her unique approach to jewellery designs and beat mixing – she is one of Finland's top female DJs - Miia's make-up career stems from her time as a successful teenage gymnast. Practice makes perfect and her years of practice will make your face look as perfect as you want it to be. She has a reputation not just for beautifying women, but for finding and applying the right colours that compliment the natural contours of the face. She has worked with young gymnastics, Pin Up Helsinki® and at the Wella International Trend Vision Award Show in 2012, to name but a few. Whichever colours she applies to your skin, eyes or lips, you will look great from a distance and up close.

Whether you're needing your make-up done for a wedding, a Gothic themed event, a CD cover, photo shoot or just having a night out on the town, Miia Magia can give you the best possible face.

By: Gareth Rice / Resrei

Miia Magia Design

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Rather than just stand and stare down at the broken mirrored facets on the dance floor, the sight of the fallen disco ball inspired Miia Magia. She imagined what the bits would look like, reassembled around the neck. “Sibelius”, one of her most distinctive necklaces, which also made it to the 2012 EMMA GAALA, was the result.

Miia's striving for perfection is at the heart of her design philosophy. Her jewellery collections flicker with the strength, flexibility, agility, balance and style that made her a successful teenage gymnast and talented dressmaker. The excellence of her approach means that, each piece carries her signature that has the flexibility to mark women out as softly feminine or more masculine.

Since first working with tirettes and crystals, she has approached jewellery design as a work of art, which is why each individual piece is the very definition of unyielding excellence. Whether you like crystal, zinc plated steel, lace or satin, Miia has something to compliment your look.

As is evident from that broken disco ball, Miia insists that she finds beauty everywhere and make it an essence of style for women. Her jewellery offers the chance to share a piece of her enchanting world and you are invited.

By: Gareth Rice / Resrei

For more info / orders via e-mail: miiamagiadesign@gmail.com
Fittings by appointment at:
Atelier/showroom Designkellari
Kasarmikatu 14

You'll find Miia Magia Design accessories from:

Atelier/showroom Designkellari
Kasarmikatu 14, Helsinki
Fittings by appointment.
(whole collection)

Kiasma-Kauppa
Nykytaiteen museo Kiasma/Museum of Contemporary Art
Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki
ti 10–17
ke-to 10–20.30
pe 10–22
la 10–18
su 10-17
(limited collection)

Design Forum Shop
Erottajankatu 7, Helsinki
ma-pe 10-19
la 10-18
(limited collection)

Kaapelin kauppa
Kaapelitehtaan pääaula, Talberginkatu 1, Helsinki
ma–pe 8–19
la 12–16
(limited collection)

Tohono
Mannerheimintie 42, Helsinki
mon-fri 14-18
(limited collection)

Non Boutique
Pakkahuoneenkatu 5, Oulu
mon-fri 11-18
sat 11-15
(limited collection)