A stripy shirt is a piece that most of us probably have in our closets. Its allure lies in its versatility. First introduced in 1858 as the uniform for the French navy, and later embraced by the likes of Coco Chanel and Pablo Picasso, the simple and chic long-sleeve striped shirt can be combined not only with your jeans or wide-leg trousers but also with your flowing skirts. Marimekko’s take on even stripes is called Tasaraita.
Tasaraita collection for everyone irrespective of age, size or gender
Marimekko entered the stripy scene in 1968, a time of emerging new cultural forms, modern bohemianism and alternative lifestyles re-examining prevailing values. Aligned with the liberated spirit of the late 1960s, the Tasaraita (even stripe) shirt by Annika Rimala came with an open-minded and inclusive message of equality and acceptance. From the beginning, the Tasaraita shirts were designed to be gender-fluid. Yet despite its democratic character, a stripy shirt does have a connotation of coming across as bold and daring – the reason it has kept on mesmerizing artistic minds and modern-day fashionistas alike, decade after decade.
When the ordinary becomes extraordinary
In 2022, many of us are facing new kinds of uncertainty in our lives, and our longing for simplicity and security is tangible. We need purposeful and simple things in our lives, things that make us feel at ease. The stripy Tasaraita shirt is the perfect example of a timeless staple that brings a spark of joy into everyday life. This spring, this iconic design is combined with our symbol of creativity, Unikko print. The update will make Tasaraita an even more recognizable Marimekko classic.
Changing the world with Pride
The Marimekko spirit has always been grounded on promoting fairness and inclusivity. Even today, Tasaraita is Marimekko’s symbol of equality, and we keep supporting these important values with a continuing collaboration with the rainbow-colored human rights and cultural event Pride.
Learn more about Tasaraita and Annika Rimala in Maripedia: https://www.marimekko.com/eu_en/maripedia/patterns/tasaraita.
