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Marimekko and Kalevala Jewelry to launch new collection

Finnish lifestyle and fashion house Marimekko is teaming up with Finnish jewellery company Kalevala Jewelry to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its iconic Unikko pattern designed by Maija Isola in 1964. The limited-edition jewellery collection will feature Unikko-shaped jewellery handcrafted from 100 percent recycled silver at Kalevala Jewelry’...

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Marimekko's sales increase by 5 percent in 2023

The Marimekko Group’s net sales in 2023 grew by 5 percent to 174,105 thousand euros boosted by the growth of international wholesale sales and good development in Finnish retail sales. In total, international sales grew by 10 percent and net sales in Finland by 1 percent to 98,914 thousand euros. “Marimekko’s profitable growth continued in 2023....

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In Pictures: Marimekko takes Tokyo for Unikko print’s 60th anniversary year

When fashion and tech platform Rakuten launched its ‘by R’ initiative back in 2020, the concept was initially based around supporting and encouraging the return of homegrown talent to their roots of Japan, putting on an international pedestal established names that have globally surfaced in the midst of the local industry. However, like all good...

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Marimekko achieves sales growth in 2023, improves profitability

Marimekko’s fourth quarter net sales increased by 5 percent to 50.6 million euros driven by the growth in international sales and positive development of Finnish retail sales. The company’s net sales for the full year grew by 5 percent and amounted to 174.1 million euros. Commenting on the company’s financial performance, Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko,...

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Marimekko heads Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo line up

As we continue to descend deeper into the fashion week season, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (FWT) has now unveiled a number of details for its own AW24 event, which is scheduled to take place from March 11 to 16. At the height of the roster is Finnish label Marimekko, which will be participating in the fashion week for the first time under the...

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Marimekko teams up with Samsung on limited-edition collaboration

Finnish design house Marimekko has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with technology giant Samsung featuring its Unikko floral print, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The collaboration will see Marimekko’s Unikko floral print showcases on a range of limited-edition lifestyle accessories for Samsung Galaxy products,...

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First Look: Marimekko reunites with Uniqlo for New Year collection

Finnish design house Marimekko has unveiled a new limited-edition collaboration with Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, which will launch in early 2024. Described as a capsule collection celebrating “warm, joyful dressing for a vibrant New Year,” the collaboration combines Marimekko’s art of printmaking with Uniqlo’s LifeWear everyday clothing....

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Wholesale growth boosts Marimekko's Q3 results

Third quarter net sales at Marimekko increased by 9 percent to 47.9 million euros driven by growth in wholesale sales both internationally and in Finland. For the nine month period, the company’s net sales grew by 5 percent and amounted to 123.5 million euros boosted in particular by increased international wholesale sales. International sales...

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Marimekko names new chief technology officer after forming dedicated IT unit

Finnish brand Marimekko has announced the appointment of Mikki Inkeroinen as its chief technology officer and a member of the Management Group, beginning January 29, 2024. His appointment comes as Marimekko merges its Digital Business unit and IT organisation to form a holistic Technology unit, designed to help the company scale through added...

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Marimekko CEO on modernising the brand while keeping Unikko-heritage alive

If you know Marimekko, then you are likely already familiar with the brand’s bold graphic poppy print, suitably titled Unikko – the word for ‘poppy’ in Finnish. Initially created by the brand’s designer Maija Isola, it has now become synonymous with Marimekko’s design language, and is recognisable on a global scale. Celebrations ahead of the...

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Marimekko sees ‘record-breaking’ net sales for Q2

Finnish design label Marimekko has published its financials for the second quarter of the year, during which time its net sales rose 6 percent over a “record-high comparison period” totalling 403 million euros. The company cited growth in international wholesale as the reason behind the increase, with international sales rising 21 percent. This...

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Marimekko continues Asia expansion, steps into Vietnam and Malaysia

Finnish clothing and lifestyle brand Marimekko is continuing on its path of expansion in Asia, now preparing to open in two new markets; Vietnam and Malaysia. The move comes as part of a “loose-franchise” partnership with Jaspal Group, which operates across four countries in the region and already represents the likes of Diesel and Asics. Over...