Jun 11, 2009 -
Finnish textile designer Marimekko was made famous when Jackie Kennedy bought eight Marimekko dresses, which she wore throughout the 1960 US presidential campaign. Soon, in the mid-'60s, the company sparked up a relationship with Crate & Barrel, using their designs on textiles like bedding in their stores as well as display backdrops.Nowadays, Mari's brightly colored graphics have made their way onto every furnishing in the house — a new line of wallpaper being the latest.
Bemz, the one and only retailer of chic slipcovers for Ikea furniture, also recently debuted a collection of Marimekko slipcovers.
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Mar 13, 2009 -
- Lookbook: Marimekko — Nylon
- Big and bold jewelry — IHT
- The Rachel Zoe Project films during Paris Fashion Week — FWD
- 20 things to know about Fashion Week — Times UK
- Peace at last: PETA president shakes hands with Anna Wintour — Page Six
- American Apparel sells stake to Lion Capital — WWD
- Phoebe Philo's debut collection for Celine — Vogue UK
- Sober elegance in Paris — WSJ
- Beth Ditto finds herself in the throes of fashion — New York Times
- Male models: from subway to runway — LA Times
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Mar 04, 2009 -
The Marimekko Spring 2009 catalog is inspiring me with its vibrant colors and eyecatching patterns. Check out the slideshow for more about the products, and ways to use them in your home.
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Sep 25, 2008 -
I love beautifully designed makeup (witness Lancôme's elephant-adorned bronzer, for example). But you know what I don't love? After using the item once or twice, the colors blend together and the perfect design is over.
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Jul 17, 2008 -
I've had my eye on this brilliantly printed Ditte Sofa ( on sale for $1,799.95, was $3,498) for many moons now. The adorable fabric design is by way of Marimekko, and the Teflon-coated canvas will help to ensure that any coffee stains or unfortunate wine accidents will wash right out. With a kiln-dried hardwood frame and a polyfill-down blend stuffing, this sofa will be both wildly attractive and wonderfully sturdy.
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Jul 09, 2008 -
I'm an unabashed Marimekko freak — I flipped over these mouse pads, because I love integrating my favorite designs into my digital life, and I see that they enjoy doing it too, because they've made desktop wallpapers in some of Marimekko's classic prints.
I'm typing to you directly from the Kaiku wallpaper, a personal fave, and I have my eye on a few other Finnish beauts that'll make their way to my background in due time as well.
Oh, technology: democratizing design, one desktop at a time.
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Jun 20, 2008 -
We all know that Marimekko is too darn hot right now. It's made appearances in the Sex and the City movie (in Carrie's apartment), at H&M stores worldwide, and in major retail catalogs such as CB2. I'm personally loving the color and pattern on this Marimekko Red on Red Pillow ($19), from Etsy seller WhiffletreeFarm.
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May 07, 2008 -
If you've yet to tire of its print, you can welcome the Marimekko Unikko Tray ($29, reduced from $42) into your home for a Spring garden party, or even just breakfast in bed. I'm envisioning it serving up some fresh lemonade and cucumber sandwiches, perhaps? It would also make an eye-catching catch-all for your foyer landing strip/console, if you have one, or a perky inbox for your organized desk.
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I love it when fashion meets beauty, and this year, five special fashion houses created beauty products to complement their designs. I'm most excited about Rock and Republic who have launched their very own hip makeup line. MAC, another cosmetics company that is always collaborating, hooked up with Esteban Cortazar from Emanuel Ungaro on a 14-item collection inspired by their Autumn 2008 fashion show.
Always Mod, a retailer that specializes in selling products from world-renowned Finnish textile and design company, Marimekko, is currently holding their "biggest Marimekko sale ever," offering savings of 20 to 40 percent off of Marimekko items now through July 15th, while supplies last. If you're unfamiliar with Marimekko's bold designs, you can see some of them here. Here are a few products I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:
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