Paula Kasu

Lilla Roberts promotes Finnish design through its fashion partner concept. For September-October our featured partner is Paula Kasu who creates three-dimensional, sculptural headpieces that blur the line between fashion and art. Hotel Lilla Roberts guests receive an exclusive check-in benefit.

Paula Kasu is a Helsinki-based designer and maker specializing in millinery—from exhibition pieces and bespoke commissions to ready-to-wear hats. She creates three-dimensional, sculptural headpieces that blur the line between fashion and art. Her work focuses on form, resulting in modern hats with unconventional, playful designs.

Each piece is handmade in Helsinki using traditional millinery techniques: the bases are hand-blocked on wooden hat blocks, materials are hand-dyed, and every detail is carefully shaped. By combining time-honored craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, Paula aims to both honor Finnish millinery traditions and bring something fresh to the field.

Her whimsical silhouettes and playful color palette turn each headpiece into a small work of art that radiates a refreshing joie de vivre. She believes in the power of beauty—not only for special occasions, but also in everyday life.

Read more: paulakasu.com