Marimekko

How did a small label from Finland turn into a globally recognized design icon? Founder Armi Ratia’s ideas for Marimekko revolved around creating clothing and textiles that celebrated individuality, color and joy. Ratia initially invited up-and-coming artists like Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi, Annika Rimala, and Maija Isola to craft abstract prints and vibrant palettes. In Finland’s postwar era of the 50s, this playful design philosophy resonated with women around the world and helped redefine modern fashion.

Marimekko continued to make waves with Maija Isola’s Unikko (Poppy) pattern in 1964. These large-scale florals quickly became a part of Marimekko’s visual identity for their bold and optimistic style. Decades later, Unikko continues to be a fan-favorite and appears on everything from clothing to dinnerware. Alongside Unikko, more iconic patterns like the striped Tasaraita and graphic prints have also become widely popular, showcasing Marimekko’s ability to create timeless, signature design.

Over the years, Marimekko has collaborated with a wide variety of acclaimed painters and designers, such as Maija Louekari, Aino-Maija Metsola, and more. Today, Marimekko welcomes in diverse and creative groups of young talent to create one-of-a-kind textile prints each season. What started as a fabric printing company has expanded to dinnerware, home décor, art pieces, and more. Connecting American audiences with timeless Finnish design, FinnStyle has happily been the #1 Marimekko USA retail partner for more than 20 years.