Feelings at the moment

(The same post in our own blog --> click here to see it!)

It's been quite a hustle with the grand opening of our online store and the hustle still continues, so I don't have that much time to write to guys. First of all, thanks for everyone who made this possible. Without the help of so many people we wouldn't be here today. We're super excited and happy about the positive feedback that we've gotten from the online store. And of course about the orders!! The first ones are already on their way to you! We're continuously developing our websites and social media channels so your comments are more than welcomed. 

Ps. Did you notice an article about JULJA on Tyyli.com today? ;) (Sorry, only in Finnish)

xoxo

Inka

VERSOT13

Turku University of Applied Sciences launched their annual VERSOT exhibition for their Design students yesterday, which this year goes by the name VERSOT13. The exhibition displays both finale works, as well as different projects accomplished by students from different design departments.

VERSOT13 is also part of the Turku Design Festival. The exhibition is free of entrance and open to the public until the end of the festival. More information on specific times and other Turku Design Festival program here.

JULJA is also displayed at the exhibition as work done by Nora Peltoniemi who is a student at the Turku University of Applied Sciences. We encourage you to go and see the exhibition!

And the award goes to..

"My dream is coming true!" These are the words that emotional, yet happy and proud JULJA designer Nora Peltoniemi said after winning the Hyundai Brilliant Young Entrepreneur Award of 15 000 euros at the JA Start Up-Finals in Helsinki yesterday. Fellow team members Inka Kiuru and Johanna Hakala also fell short of words in utmost happiness and astonishment.

The judges were amazed by their determination, creativity, business oriented thinking, as well as all the hard work that they have put into JULJA. All the long working hours and sleepless nights have paid off and winning that amazing prize will not only give them the boost to continue, but also an opportunity to continue their work and carry on the potential of making JULJA a well know brand not only here in Finland, but elsewhere.

As much as Nora, Inka and Johanna are eager to celebrate their achievement, the'll be doing it whilst working on this and next weeks events. This Friday JULJA clothing as well as the whole team will be at Kontti in Turku, were they welcome the public for an exquisite experience. TEHDAS13 cultural event in Kuopio 11.5.2013 and JULJA's Fall/Winter collection launch at the Apollo Nightclub in Turku next Saturday 18.5.2013.

"We are walking on air at the moment. Haven't yet fully grasped the fact that we won, but it's an amazing feeling", says marketing manager Inka Kiuru.

Although JULJA's calendar is packed with events and lots of work at the moment, I sure hope they take time to breath it all in and embrace the moment.

By: Olivia Amupala / Marketing intern

 THANK YOU JA-YE EUROPE AND HYUNDAI!

Guess what?

JULJA makes headlines

It's been quite a  rush these past few weeks. With multiple tasks to complete, meetings after meetings and other regular things that come when starting a new company have kept us busy, so at the moment  boredom definitely isn't a factor. Despite all of this, we are happy to say that the hard work has paid off. JULJA made headlines by appearing in the Varsinais-Suomen Yrittäjä (Entrepreneurship paper), Aamuset (Local newspaper) and Kaarina-lehti (Local newspaper). 

Yesterday we also found out that JULJA won the best web presence title for University JA Companies in Finland. We are so happy! In addition to diplomas, we received a 100 € gift card to the Verkkokauppa.com.

"Judges appreciated the stunning visual identity of the company and also the great use of different social media sites to attract attention to the company and the brand. Updating activity and likes in Facebook are telling the story of a well planned web branding and commitment to the JA Company’s future as a real enterprise."

Unfortunately those articles and press releases that we told you about, are available only in Finnish, so here's a summary in English for our non-Finnish readers: 

Young entrepreneurship, friendship and fashion from Turku, to the world.

“We are very ambitious. When we have set our minds to do something, we give it our all. We are all passionate about fashion, so this is a great way to combine work and a hobby”, describes Inka Kiuru, the company's marketing manager.

JULJA is a new womenswear clothing label designed by Nora Peltoniemi. JULJA clothing is flattering, flirtatious, easy to wear and of high quality. JULJA woman is outgoing, strong, independent, loves her body and is not afraid to show it. The company will launch its first ready-to-wear Fall/Winter collection this spring.

JULJA was established in the fall of 2012 at the Young Entrepreneurship course, where business economics student Johanna Hakala, cultural management student Inka Kiuru, as well as clothing design student Nora Peltoniemi participated. Their common interests in fashion and entrepreneurship as well as their different studies, that compliment each other have played a big role in the establishment of JULJA.

Besides their common interest, these three girls also have a history of a long friendship. Inka, Nora and Johanna became acquainted many years back, so starting JULJA together was only another milestone to their friendship.