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Beauty Byte: Marimekko to Launch a Beauty Collection

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:55:22 -0700

Beauty Byte: Marimekko to Launch a Beauty Collection Wow, Marimekko is on a roll lately. Next month, the Finnish textiles giant is debuting a clothing line at H&M, and later this year, it's teaming up with Avon for a collection of makeup.

Sneak Peek! H&M's Tribute to Marimekko Collection

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:22 -0700

Jackie O. first put Finnish textile brand Marimekko on the map when she wore their brightly-patterned dresses during JFK's 1960 presidential campaign. H&M decided to honor that tradition by digging into the vibrant Marimekko archives and bringing back the bold retro prints for their Tribute to Marimekko collection, in stores April 10.

Swimsuits, dresses, scarves, tops, and bottoms will all be available in vivid color combos like red and pink, olive and orange, and red and turquoise. Plus, the prices are right: A one-piece swimsuit is marked at $35, and an apron dress goes for $50. Perfect for that island vacation you were thinking about.

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Manolo Blahnik Inspired By Marimekko Patterns

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:40:22 -0800

Manolo Blahnik Inspired by Marimekko Patterns Manolo Blahnik, one of the world's most prominent fashion designers in women's shoes, translates Marimekko Mini-Unikko and BonBon patterns into one of his favorite themes for his Spring/Summer 2008 collection. The collection took influences as diverse as the architecture of Constantinople and Finnish Marimekko patterns.

On Our Radar: H&M Gets Groovy For Spring

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:00:33 -0800

Marimekko, a Finnish textile and clothing design company, is lending its signature vivid prints and colors to H&M's Spring '08 collection. Starting in April, the retailer's racks will be filled with popular patterns from the '50s through the '70s. Of the 50-something-piece collection, you can anticipate '70s dresses, tunics, skirts, and shorts. We have a fun(ky) Spring ahead of us!

Photo courtesy of H&M