Marimekko

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Overview

Marimekko is a lifestyle design company spanning textiles, clothing, and home furnishings, founded in Helsinki, Finland, in 1951 by Viljo and Armi Ratia. Its offerings include clothing, bags and accessories, and home décor ranging from textiles to tableware. Centered on original prints and color, the company champions timeless, functional, high-quality products designed to be enjoyed for a long time. Vuokko Nurmesniemi and Maija Isola were among those involved in the early development of its design, and its printing factory remains in Helsinki. As of 2023, it continued to operate through stores and online.

Concept

Since the very beginning, our operations and design philosophy have been based on longevity: we want to offer our customers timeless and functional products of high quality that bring them long-lasting joy.

Marimekko characteristics

Marimekko: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Marimekko

Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.
Trends & youth culture
Adoption of trends and connections to youth culture.
Avant-garde & designer
Avant-garde design and expressions of a designer’s individuality and artistry.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Marimekko relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

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2011.08

Converse

A 2011 collaboration with Marimekko brought the “cool prints for fall,” first unveiled in June, to Converse’s classic sneakers in a new fall collection featuring bold prints.

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