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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]