Marimekko news and archive

Marimekko and Ikea unveil wellness-inspired collection

Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has unveiled a limited-edition collection in collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko inspired by Nordic nature, wellness, and self-care rituals. The limited-edition ‘Bastua’ collection launches globally in March and consists of 26 products ranging from furniture to glassware and textiles in vibrant...

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Marimekko launches new store concept in New York

Finnish design house Marimekko has returned to New York with a new experimental store concept to build brand awareness and positioning, as North America is a "key market" for the brand. At the end of 2021, Marimekko closed its New York flagship store following the expiration of the lease, and it has now reopened at 97 Wooster Street, in the...

Business

Marimekko to pilot closed-loop project using leftover materials

Finnish textiles and clothing company Marimekko has revealed that it will begin piloting closed-loop circular economy textile production in its value chain. The project was unveiled during start-up and technology event Slush 2022, where the brand also presented its first three-piece capsule collection of products partially made using regenerated...

Business

Marimekko reports increase in Q3 sales, but profit narrows

Finish fashion and home furnishing company Marimekko has reported an increase in sales but a drop in profitability in the third quarter of the year. In the three months to September 30, net sales were up 4 percent to 44.1 million million euros. Sales in its home market dropped 7 percent as wholesale sales in Finland in the previous period were...

Fashion

Marimekko to release capsule utilising Spinnova fibre

Marimekko has revealed a capsule collection made in collaboration with sustainable textile company Spinnova. The line will be the first commercial drop implementing Spinnova’s responsible fibre into printed products, bringing together the company’s technology with Marimekko’s printmaking. The capsule, which drops August 29 in select markets,...

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Marimekko's Q2 sales increase by 16 percent

Second quarter net sales at Marimekko grew by 16 percent to 38 million euros boosted in particular by increased retail sales in Finland and internationally. The company said that net sales in Finland rose by 25 percent; while international sales were up by 5 percent. However, the company added that the rate of growth of international sales was...

Business

Marimekko to launch secondhand and vintage marketplace

Finnish design company Marimekko is set to launch a community-centred marketplace for the brand’s secondhand and vintage goods. Preparing to go live August 25, ‘Marimekko Pre-loved’ will allow for both peer-to-peer sales and B2C independent vendors in a bid to further the lifespan of its products. Sellers will be able to either redeem their...

People

Marimekko restructures sales leadership

Finnish fashion and lifestyle brand Marimekko has appointed Noora Laurila as senior vice president of sales in region west as it restructures its sales leadership. Laurila, who currently works at L’Oréal, will take up her new position on September 14 and will report to president and chief executive Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko. The appointment coincides...

Business

Marimekko partners with Finnish textile recycling service, Rester Oy

Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko has revealed it has been working with recycling service Rester Oy on creating textile fibres from its end-of-life materials. Based in Paimio, Finland, Rester’s recycling facility utilises leftover materials from Marimekko’s own textile printing factory and sewing shop, located in Helsinki. The partnership falls...

Video

Video: Marimekko FW22 collection

In this video, fashion label Marimekko has presented its FW22 collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW). Watch the video below. Video: Marimekko via YouTube Photo credit: Copengahen Fashion Week

Fashion

Marimekko and Adidas team up for second limited edition collection

Finnish design company Marimekko has unveiled its second collaboration with sportswear giant Adidas, for a limited edition AW21 collection. Bringing together streetwear and sportswear, the collection features a number of performance pieces that also aim to be functional for a range of different lifestyles, including training, tennis and...

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Video: Marimekko SS22 collection

In this video, fashion label Marimekko has presented its SS22 collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW). Watch the video below. Video: Marimekko via YouTube Photo credit: Copenhagen Fashion Week