Marimekko

Marimekko is a Finnish design house founded in 1951 by Armi Ratia in Helsinki. It became known for bold prints, among them the Unikko poppy pattern from 1964. Marimekko Corporation is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, and according to the company about 15 percent of its shares are held by nominee-registered or non-Finnish owners. The company describes Armi Ratia's dress design as the start of one of the world's first lifestyle design brands.

Features

• Women's clothing in colourful prints: dresses, shirts, knitwear and outerwear.
• Bags and accessories.
• Home textiles and tableware in the same prints, which makes up a large part of the brand's identity.
• Own online store and company stores in Finland and abroad.

Things to know

Marimekko works mainly with printed fabrics, so the range is less suited to people who prefer plain basics. Prices are above the high street but below luxury houses.