Niko Mitrunen was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1982 and developed a passionate interest in photography around the age of 18 and started assisting photographers in Helsinki.

However he quickly decided the photography market in finland was just too small and moved to London, where he continued to assist and do retouching work for the next 5 years. he has worked with dozens of Londons leading fashion, advertising and music photographers including Julian Broad, Ben Dunbar-Brunton, Kai Z Feng, Rick Guest, Elisabeth Hoff on shoots for publications such as British and Chinese Vogue, Vanity Fair and the Sunday Times.

He has finally found the time to start shooting for himself and got his own studio in east London and is concentrating his work into shooting fashion and music.

By Katie Wright

2. Milan Fashion Week: Fun, fun, fun with Cavalli and Moschino

The major fashion houses of Italy are not renowned for their ability to make fun of themselves, but two diffusion lines on show this week look like they’re actually trying to bring smiles to the faces on the front row.

Just Cavalli has always been a bit like the goofy younger sister of the grown-up Cavalli label. Pasting an ‘I’ve just been touched by Cavalli’ slogan on the front of the opening look certainly suggested a designer indulging his slightly twisted sense of humour. This kind of self-referential fun will no doubt appeal to JC’s clearly defined target audience - carefree affluent young things will love the twenties-via-seventies flapper dresses.

Flower power ruled at Moschino Cheap & Chic, in the form of inverted daisy sun hats, big floral prints and sure to be a sell-out flower-shaped sunglasses. More sixties influence was evident in the slogans (the likes of ‘peace,’ ‘amore’ and ‘shocking’), but this was no Active Resistance-style rebellion. A goose-emblazoned dress epitomised the overall mood - kooky and fun.

By Katie Wright

The first of the return of the natives – Brits coming back to show in London after seasons abroad – was Antonio Beradi. (Yeah, I know, I thought he was Italian too.) As sleek and sophisticated as the marble floor upon which the girls catwalked, this was power dressing for the noughties: strong lines and sculptured silhouettes that were still potently feminine.

Following later in the week, how did Christopher Bailey mark his homecoming? He took the Burberry blueprint and twisted, knotted and layered it on a heavenly assortment of supershort trenches and cocktail dresses in muted tones of camel, mustard, mint and taupe, then crowned it with a couple of sparkly tinselly cocoon jackets.

And as they returned, so I am leaving. Only for a vacation mind. I’m heading to the Big Apple (too late for fashion week, I know ) so I’ve lined up some more of the best of LFW for the next week.

Coming soon: Find out if Italians really do it better at Milan Fashion Week. xxx

By Aime Kewley

These are trying times for fashionistas everywhere. We’ve all been credit crunched, it would seem, and are in the grip of the fallout from pre-seasons spending up wildly on spur of the moment pieces which now seem more than a little passé. So, what’s a recession hit style maven to do?

Winter fashion is always tricky, notwithstanding the fact that 99% of outfits are shrouded by a coat (Tip: make it a stylish one. A cocoon coat in a neutral tone should see you right this winter, and keep you snug to boot.) Of course, winter means layers, by dint of which, means more clothes, and ultimately, more to buy. However, a few crafty purchases, carefully edited and selected, can turn your winter look around, even on a budget.

Elicit the use of a few good friends and go on a charity shop spree. Don’t be shy, now is not the time for wallflowers. Get stuck in and search for classic pieces-anything in cashmere will keep you warm as well as looking supercute. Men’s v-neck jumpers look sublime belted at the waist, with a cute little peter pan collar underneath. Add a skinny tie and harem trousers (wear tights underneath if you feel the chill) and work a very kicky and very now androgynous look. Well, if it’s good enough for Chanel…

Skinny jeans are always in fashion…is there anyone who doesn’t own a pair? Funk them up royally for evening…distress them using bleach and a cheese grater (tried and tested) or visit your local haberdashery for studs and rivets. Just a few scattered around a pocket adds a gorgeous little something to otherwise jaded denims, for practically zero pence. The same applies to jackets…changing the buttons works wonders (pick up embossed brass ones from your haberdashery to add a very now military-esque feel). Also whilst you’re there, grab a couple of shoulder pads to channel pure Balmainia.

If you can, refresh your accessories for winter: a statement bag, a fancy belt or killer boots can lift your look entirely and breathe new life into pieces you’ve had for aeons. Key pieces like gauntlets (long leather gloves) may seem unwearable but pop them on under your charity shop cashmere, push up those sleeves, and hello catwalk.

Lace is also a huge hit for AW09/10, and is so easy to work into your look: try sewing (or fabric gluing, if you are a liability with a needle, like me) a strip of black lace around the collar of a plain white tee, or, if creativity just isn’t your bag, tie a piece around your head and tuck the ends in for a super stylish headband. Simples!

Fashion is so permeable…catwalk looks filter down and become diluted and sometimes lost on the high street. Go back to the roots of style, essentially, choose what you like, wear it your way. Use resources around you to create a look that’s all your own. Be bold, be brave, be beautiful, and work it!