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Marimekko posts Q3 turnover growth of 10 percent

Net sales for the third quarter grew by 10 percent to 29.8 million euros (34 million dollars) at Marimekko, which the company said, was generated primarily by retail and wholesale sales in Finland and by wholesale sales in the Asia-Pacific region. Operating profit for the quarter grew to 6.2 million euros (7 million dollars) compared to 4.4...

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Marimekko raises full year earnings outlook

Revising its earlier estimate of comparable operating profit for 2018, due to a better-than-expected trend in retail sales in Finland in August, Marimekko has announced that it now expects comparable operating profit to be higher than in the previous year, amounting at the most to approximately 12 million euros (14 million dollars). The net...

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Marimekko and Uniqlo to launch capsule collection

London - Finnish design label Marimekko has partnered up with Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo to create a special edition collaborative collection. The limited edition womenswear collection will offer a complete line of items bearing vibrant prints from Marimekko. Featuring nine-styles, the limited edition collection will offer tops, dresses,...

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Marimekko names new head designer of ready-to-wear

Finnish design company, Marimekko, known for its original prints and colours, has named Satu Maaranen as head designer of ready-to-wear, bags and accessories, with immediate effect. Maaranen, a graduate of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, is an international award-winning and experienced designer, she won the Grand Prix...

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Marimekko to expand fashion offer

Quirky Finnish print brand Marimekka wants to expand its fashion range and add more variety to its collections. The company announced last spring it would appoint Anna Teurnell as its new creative director, who began her role this week. Marimekko's plans for international expansion means updating its fashion offer to make it modern and relevant....

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Iconoclastic collaboration

Finnish textile and clothing design company Marimekko inked the agreement to license its emblematic patterns to Converse’s womens collection for SS11. Converse ♥ Marimekko will feature Converse’s iconic shoe silhouette, and will be decorated with Marimekko designs such as ‘Tarha’ and ‘Pikkusuomu’ by Annika Rimala, and ‘Kirppu’ by Maija and...