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 […]
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Fiber-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 […]
Read moreMarimekko launches a new glass series designed by Matti Klenell
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 […]
Read morePrinted 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 joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network to accelerate company’s circular economy journey
At Marimekko, we believe that, in the future, timeless and sustainable products will be made in balance with the environment, in line with the principles of the circular economy and with a transparent supply chain. We know that achieving this ambitious vision requires multidisciplinary and long-term development work from one year to another but also […]
Read moreMarimekko awarded Kuutti Lemmetyinen at Näytös23 fashion show
At Finnish Aalto University’s Näytös23 fashion show on Friday 26 May 2023, the annual Marimekko award was granted to one of the collections by the master’s and bachelor’s students at Aalto University’s Fashion program. The 2023 Marimekko award went to Kuutti Lemmetyinen, who graduated from the bachelor’s degree program in clothing design at the School […]
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 […]
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