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July, 2008
New Marimekko Bags for Fall
Fall means a return to rich colors and Marimekko’s new bags are no exception to that rule. Marimekko’s fall line of bags features warm browns, deep maroons and sleepy blacks in cute and unexpected styles. Here are a few of our picks (from top to bottom): the Marimekko Rosie Bag, the Marimekko ...
Marimekko Designer Profile – Maija Louekari
In 2003, Maija Louekari, Bachelor of Arts, won the ”Nuoren elämän raamit” (“The Setting for a Young Life”) design competition jointly staged by the University of Art and Design Helsinki and Marimekko with her printed fabric design entitled Hetkiä/Moments. Since then, she has designed prints ...
Marimekko Meets Coffee Table
We came across this idea for a retro chic coffee table on curbly.com. The funky pattern was inspired by the Vapaa Pudotus fabric, which is, unfortunately, discontinued. Let a Marimekko fabric inspire you to create tabletops that reflect your style. Thanks DIY Maven at curbly.com for this great idea!
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Marimekko “Flakes” Chairs from Piiroinen
Looking for some stylish and durable indoor/outdoor furniture? The FLAKES collection from Piiroinen combines clean design with Marimekko style. Marimekko fabrics are covered in a translucent fiberglass to for a pleasing, durable chair. More chair styles and Marimekko patterns are available. See the ...
Marimekko Upholstered Theater Seats!
We came across this post at KNITSONYA – wow. Theater chairs upholstered in Marimekko fabrics. On the left is the Marimekko Unikko pattern, Marimekko Kassiopeia fabric is center, and Marimekko Bottna to the right. What an amazing job and an interesting project. Check out more at KNITSONYA!
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A Gallery of Marimekko Ideas
Need some inspiration when it comes to interior decorating? We just posted an idea gallery, which shows a variety of ways to employ Marimekko fabric and accents in your home. Copy looks you love or get inspired to mix and match designs of your own choice.
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Introducing Marimekko for Design Professionals
Are you a design professional? Interested in you using Marimekko for your next project? Good news… our new Marimekko For Design Professionals program allows for:
Trade & volume discounts
Custom orders
Fabric swatches
Ordering assistance
Much, much more!
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Dress Up Your Desktop
Now even your computer can sport some Marimekko with our new addition of Marimekko desktop wallpapers. We have included a host of fun and popular patterns from Maija Louekari’s serene Kaiku tree design or Maija Isola’s splashy Mansikka strawberry one. A variety of size options are available so you ...
Marimekko vs Dolce & Gabbana in Trademark Dispute
As you may have read previously, Dolce & Gabbana has been using Marimekko’s trademarked Unikko pattern on dresses – without permission. Now, in response to Marimekko’s suit against Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian company has sought to declare Marimekko’s Unikko trademark ...
Marimekko Sale – Our Biggest Ever
Yes! It’s time for our semi-annual Marimekko sale and this one is going to be out biggest ever! 100′s of Marimekko products are on sale including well over 200 Marimekko fabrics. Save on bags, bedding, bath, kitchen, home accents and much, much more now through July 15th. Hurry though, sale ...
The Marimekko Blog presents the latest in designs from Marimekko. From bags and fabrics to bedroom and bath, The Marimekko Blog has it all. In addition to new product announcements, be sure to take a look at all of the great design ideas and examples. If you like a feature please comment and we will try to add more of that type. Enjoy! Read more about 
