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 […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read more70 years of promoting fairness and equality – Marimekko celebrates Helsinki Pride
Marimekko was founded in 1951 by the visionary woman Armi Ratia. Since the beginning, Armi’s dream was to empower people to be happy just as they are. The Marimekko Spirit has always been grounded on fairness, equality, and inclusivity. This year, we want to celebrate our continuing commitment to these important issues by publishing, alongside […]
Read moreSeeking more ecological solutions and striving towards a circular economy – Follow the journey of a Marimekko dress
Fashion Revolution Week is the time when we come together as a global community to create a clean, safe, fair, and accountable fashion industry. Founded in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013, the movement aims to shed light on the global fashion supply chain and the people behind the clothes we wear. […]
Read moreIn 2020, we among other things focused on sustainable material choices and emission reduction in our sustainability work
Sustainability is part of Marimekko’s DNA and sustainability considerations are part of our daily work at Marimekko. In 2020, we among other things worked to increase the proportion of more sustainable materials in our products as well as to reduce emissions. In addition, we continued our work on developing a more responsible supply chain. In […]
Read moreMarimekko highlighted the brand’s timeless design at Copenhagen Fashion Week in its 70th anniversary year
Marimekko participated in the fully digital Copenhagen Fashion Week on February 4th 2021. Instead of a seasonal collection, Marimekko presented a conceptual short film highlighting the brand’s timeless design philosophy, original approach to printmaking and commitment to sustainability. The film, made in collaboration with creative agency MOON, honors Marimekko’s revisited archetype silhouettes and the brand’s 70-year […]
Read moreMarimekko’s own operations are carbon neutral in 2020 as a result of continuous development work and emission offsetting
At Marimekko, we want to be at the forefront of continuously developing more sustainable products and practices. We want to leave no burden for the coming generations and 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. We […]
Read moreSkilled hands and good cooperation are key in the manufacture of the popular Oiva tableware
Marimekko launched its Oiva ceramic tableware series, designed by Sami Ruotsalainen, in 2009. The continuously growing series features a selection of iconic Marimekko patterns and has found a large group of admirers. But what is the Oiva items’ journey to stores? Marimekko’s product range is wide and varied, and the manufacture of the products requires […]
Read moreMaking classics – where does the Jokapoika shirt come from?
Marimekko products are designed to stand up to time and use. Timeless product design is the core of our business and the mainstay of our sustainability philosophy as, for example, wearing items twice as long can reduce the industry’s emissions by up to 44 percent. The Jokapoika (every boy) shirt designed by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in […]
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