Two trailblazers, Marimekko and the Finnish jewelry company Kalevala Koru, have always pushed boundaries at the intersection of fashion, design and art. To celebrate the Unikko pattern’s 60th anniversary, our rich artistic heritages and shared belief in craftsmanship come together in a limited-edition jewelry collection. Marimekko and Kalevala’s limited-edition collaboration collection includes a wide assortment […]
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Marimekko’s highly anticipated Maridenim collection is here
Marimekko launched its first-ever denim collection, Marimekko Maridenim, on August 6, 2024. The expansion to denim marks an entirely new product category for Marimekko, which will act as the newest canvas for our art of printmaking. Designing the Maridenim products, we followed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines, which are based on the principles […]
Read moreMarimekko showcases LGBTQIA+ artists
Marimekko has a long tradition of inviting artists and creatives from all walks of life to create bold and colorful prints to bring joy to the everyday lives of people. To celebrate Pride Month 2024, it felt only natural to continue this tradition with visual artists from the LGBTQIA+ community. Our store windows in New […]
Read more3D technology enhances Marimekko’s design and product development processes
Traditionally, a designer’s vision of a product, such as a piece of clothing, bag or dish, is first expressed in the form of a two-dimensional image. This image is then sent to the factory, where a sample of the product is made. After seeing the physical sample, the designer usually further modifies the design. This […]
Read moreMarimekko’s work to set the science-based emissions reduction targets proceeds
In 2022, Marimekko committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to set science-based emissions reduction targets. Marimekko aims to deliver its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for SBTi for validation by August 2024 at the latest, as planned. The publication of these targets will follow STBi’s review and approval process. Marimekko published ambitious targets […]
Read moreThe Marimekko textile laboratory is a key component in ensuring the high quality of our products
For us at Marimekko, longevity means the combination of timeless esthetics and high quality. In 2023, the percentage of products subject to claims was 0.4 percent. One of the key factors behind ensuring the high quality is Marimekko’s own textile laboratory, where over 5,000 tests are performed each year on different materials. In practice, this […]
Read moreMarimekko presented its new product category, Marimekko Maridenim, at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Marimekko presented its new product category, Marimekko Maridenim, as part of the Fall/Winter 2024 show at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Marimekko’s high-quality denim is available in three fits: straight, wide, and barrel leg, and includes two complete looks featuring the beloved Unikko print. Marimekko Maridenim was designed by following The Jeans Redesign guidelines by the Ellen […]
Read moreMarimekko’s renowned Unikko print celebrates its 60th anniversary – LUX Helsinki kicks off the festivities
In 2024, Marimekko celebrates the 60th anniversary of its most globally recognized print Unikko. To mark the beginning of a year filled with joyful Unikko-inspired activations taking place around the world, Marimekko presents Unikko at La Louviére – a unique artwork of light projected onto the façade of Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki, Finland. Unikko […]
Read moreFiber-to-fiber recycling through collaboration
Marimekko’s own printing factory in Helsinki provides us unique possibilities to participate in various development projects. In 2022, we started with Rester a collaboration, where the cutting waste and other leftover materials generated in the Marimekko’s printing factory will be recycled into new textile fibers. Rester is a Finnish company that enables the recovery of […]
Read moreAt Marimekko, responsible sourcing covers also animal derived materials
We at Marimekko follow the principles of responsible sourcing. All partner suppliers commit to following our Supplier Code of Conduct. To support the responsible material sourcing, we have defined Product Policy that includes sustainability requirements for different materials and their production. This policy is binding on all our partner suppliers. Our Product Policy also […]
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