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MARIMEKKO – A Whole Life: 60 Years of Colors, Stripes and Shapes
In eight days the Design Museum in Helsinki will unveil its newest exhibition, “MARIMEKKO –…
Dolce & Gabbana and Marimekko Reach Agreement
The Finnish textile design company Marimekko has reached an agreement with Dolce & Gabbana in…
Alvar Aalto: Finnish Designer with International Appeal
Look up modernism and the name Alvar Aalto is bound to surface. As one of…
Marimekko hot-air balloon flying above Los Angeles
Marimekko’s Unikko hot-air balloon flies high above Los Angeles to celebrate the opening of the…
Marimekko Designer Profile: Maija Isola
Maija Isola (1927–2001) designed her first printed textiles in 1949 for Printex Oy, Marimekko’s predecessor.…
More Than 60 Years of Marimekko History In One Room
Marimekko’s design archive appears tame in contrast to the vibrant patterns this Finnish design company…
Upcycle; the modern way to recycle
Upcycling is a hot new trend that takes an unused and potentially trash-worthy item and…
A Special Visitor for the Marimekko Factory
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visits the Marimekko factory: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…
Marimekko Designer Profile – Mika Piirainen
A graduate of the Lahti Institute of Design, Mika Piirainen has designed for Marimekko since…
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