Mirva Saukkola
Ph. D.
Ph. D. Thesis: The Eden of Dreams and the Nonsense Land (The University of Helsinki 2001).
Degrees & studies at the Universities of Helsinki, Turku & Warwick in comparative literature, art history, cultural history and journalism.
The founder and Ms Style blog of the consulting company Ms. Style. A journalist, consultant, etiquette trainer & fashion specialist.
Launched Elle magazine to Finland as the editor in chief (2008-2013). Also represented Elle Accessories magazine, Elle Style Awards event, Elle Café and Elle Beauty Awards in Finland. Has also worked as the deputy editor in Cosmopolitan Finland and Kotiliesi, as a sub-editor in Gloria Food & Wine and as an editor in Gloria Magazine. Mirva on LinkedIn
Several books in Finnish about style, modern manners and food culture. Also a 3-part crime novel series about the fashion world.
Publications:
- Etiketti – käytösopas arkeen ja juhlaan (WSOY 2014)
Crime novel series:
- Hautajashäät ((Kustannus-Mäkelä 2008)
- Murhaava katseluaika ((Kustannus-Mäkelä 2006)
- Murha on muotia (Kustannus-Mäkelä 2005)
Cookbooks:
- Lemmenruokaa (Kustannus-Mäkelä 1999)
- Sinkkutytöt kokkaavat (Kustannus-Mäkelä 1998)
Misc projects:
- A specialist in vintage fashion & fashion history
- Designed The Little Black Dress collection to the jewellery Company House of Elliott in 2014.