In August, Marimekko launches its new glass series, designed by Swedish designer Matti Klenell. The Syksy (autumn) series explores nature and weather phenomena, a recurrent theme also in Marimekko’s art of printmaking. The new glassware combines functional shapes with a drawn pattern inspired by the Nordic autumn rain, from a gentle drizzle to powerful, drenching […]
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Printed with seaweed – a pilot project with Origin by Ocean
Marimekko and Origin by Ocean have joined forces in a pilot project to reimagine a more sustainable textile printing process—the pilot aims to substitute synthetic chemicals and reduce the amount of chemicals used in Marimekko’s printing process. Origin by Ocean is a Finnish technology and material innovation startup working on algae-based products. Origin by Ocean […]
Read moreMarimekko celebrates Pride month with art installations in Helsinki, New York and Bangkok
Finnish design house Marimekko celebrates Pride month 2023 by collaborating with three visual artists from Helsinki, New York and Bangkok. The company has commissioned each artist to create a unique artwork in their signature technique on a Marimekko store window. The starting point for each art piece was a section of the legendary quote by […]
Read moreMarimekko’s Sustainability Review 2022 is published
Sustainability is one of the most significant drivers of change in the fashion and textile industries. Since 2020, Marimekko has been implementing its new, more ambitious sustainability strategy. Our annual Sustainability Review provides an update on how we’re doing on our journey. Enjoy the highlights below. Our 10 sustainability highlights in 2022 1. Marimekko’s […]
Read moreMarimekko x Sabine Finkenauer capsule collection is launched at Milan Design Week
The Marimekko Artist Series invites emerging and celebrated artists to collaborate on Marimekko capsule collections. The series was introduced to push the art of printmaking into uncharted waters and give creatives a new canvas on which to present their work. Featured artists echo Marimekko’s design philosophy, bold aesthetic, and optimism while offering a fresh lens […]
Read moreMarimekko x Landon Metz – the Marimekko Artist Series invites artists to use dress as a canvas for art
Marimekko has a long tradition of inviting artists and creatives from all walks of life to create bold and colorful prints to be adapted into products from dresses to home décor. The Marimekko Artist Series invites emerging and celebrated artists to collaborate on exclusive Marimekko capsule collections. The series was introduced to push the art […]
Read moreIKEA x Marimekko – meet our designers behind the collaboration
Marimekko and IKEA have launched a limited-edition collection inspired by nature and the self-care rituals of the Nordic sauna. The BASTUA collection combines IKEA home furnishing knowledge with Marimekko’s iconic print design in products for wellbeing at home. This is the first time that Marimekko has designed a set of prints especially for a collaboration, […]
Read moreMarimekko Pre-loved marketplace to extend product lifespan
Marimekko Pre-loved is a community-driven marketplace for Marimekko vintage and second-hand goods. In the marketplace you can sell and buy Marimekko’s timeless fashion and home products as well as accessories and bags. In addition to peer-to-peer sales, Marimekko Pre-loved enables independent B2C vendors to sell their Marimekko second-hand goods in one concise marketplace. With the […]
Read moreMarimekko takes part in Slush 2022 and will host a roundtable on accelerating the fashion industry’s transition into a circular economy moderated by The Business of Fashion
The Finnish design house Marimekko will take part in the sold-out startup and technology event Slush 2022, where Marimekko is scheduled for a press conference titled “Decentralized Everything – Can Marimekko Be Anything?”. In addition, Marimekko has partnered with The Business of Fashion (BoF) who will moderate a roundtable on the topic of accelerating the […]
Read moreMarimekko has committed to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Marimekko has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to set science-based emissions reduction targets. Marimekko published ambitious targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions already in 2020. With the commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative, the company will set even more determined targets for emissions reductions throughout its value chain, in line […]
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