Author: Anna Tuominen

Spinnova x Marimekko collaboration through the eyes of Marimekko’s Pauliina Varis 

Marimekko and Spinnova have just presented their first joint commercially available capsule collection featuring printed products made using responsible, wood-based SPINNOVA® fiber.  How does an industry-level disruption look from the inside perspective? Meet Pauliina Varis, Product and Material Development Lead from Marimekko’s Innovation Works.  Pauliina Varis has been in the Spinnova x Marimekko project team […]

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The adidas x Marimekko collaboration through the eyes of Satu Maaranen 

Ever wondered how Marimekko’s brand collaborations work in practice? Let our Head Designer Satu Maaranen share her story as part of the design team!  Marimekko’s Satu Maaranen has had the pleasure of working in the adidas x Marimekko collaboration since the beginning. As a part of the cross-company design team, she discusses the collections’ themes, […]

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Marimekko archetype silhouettes and block fits help build a sustainable style

Modular thinking is part of Marimekko’s profound take on sustainable and timeless design. Our goal is to create designs that help our customers build a capsule wardrobe consisting of timeless pieces they do not want to throw away. By recognizing that different silhouettes compliment different figures and personalities, we aim to help our customers shape […]

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Everything about the Tasaraita even stripes

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 […]

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Marimekko to auction three unique artworks for International Women’s Week

In celebration of International Women’s Week 2022, Marimekko has collaborated with three prominent visual artists from around the globe: Cassi Namoda, Camilla Engström and Yoyo Nasty. For this special collaboration, Marimekko commissioned each artist to create a unique art piece to be auctioned by leading Nordic auction house Bukowskis during International Women’s Week in March […]

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Marimekko Upcycled – re-purposing materials to bring joy

The Marimekko design philosophy is independent of changing trends. It’s rooted in a genuine desire to inspire through timeless, sustainable and functional design. At Marimekko, we are committed to making timeless items that last in use for a long time. We also constantly seek new, innovative ways to take steps towards a circular economy. Marimekko […]

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Introducing Marimekko Kreative

Marimekko Kreative is our new, experiential space designed in collaboration with studio x. Located in Copenhagen, Kreative combines fashion, design and being together. Ever-evolving experiences for the local community Marimekko Kreative was opened in August 2021 in connection with the Copenhagen Fashion Week delighting the city. From the beginning, Kreative has been a constantly evolving […]

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Marimekko and Bukowskis – The Artists Who Shaped Us

This year, Marimekko celebrates its 70th anniversary. In a special collaboration with highly regarded auction house Bukowskis, we honor the seven decades of creativity by revisiting some of the artists who helped shape our design language over the years.  “Marimekko is one of the most creative and appreciated design houses in the Nordic countries, world-renowned for its unique patterns and progressive […]

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A dap of natural dye with Finnish indigo

For its 2021 collection, Marimekko unveiled its very first products printed with natural dye. The launch is the culmination of an innovative collaboration towards more sustainable dyes with fellow Finnish company, Natural Indigo Finland. Ancient indigo The first dye to arise from the partnership is a vibrant indigo blue. The popping shade is naturally derived […]

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