Marimekko lovers take note, and buckle up: A new crop of products bearing the bright and bold prints of Maija Isola will be hitting the shelves and online at Target in the U.S. this Sunday, April 17. As with other such collection, this stuff will probably be gone in a wink, so if ya want some, make your plan and be on the ready. The collection includes patterned pieces for outdoor décor, furniture, entertaining and a beach and swimwear line for women and girls. I’m loving the sneak peek at their tabletop collection and lookie, everything looks like it’s already online — poised ready to go “live”!
This announcement came out a while ago, but we held it until right before the launch so’s everyone could be on the ready. Here’s the news release:
Marimekko and Target Announce Design Partnership for Spring Collection – Marimekko’s Bold Prints and Cheerful Colours Translate Finnish Lifestyle
Today, Marimekko and Target, one of the largest retailers in the United States, announced their forthcoming partnership for spring 2016. The limited-edition collection features playful, print-centric pieces that span outdoor décor, furniture, entertaining essentials as well as beach and swimwear and accessories for women and girls. The prints in the collection were designed by one of Marimekko’s most iconic designers, Maija Isola. Dating back to the early decades of the Finnish design house, the prints are great examples of Marimekko’s design heritage.
The collaboration is related to the royalty income from a licensing agreement with a North American company, now specified as Target, announced in Marimekko’s first and third quarter interim reports in May and November 2015.
“When it comes to our partnerships, we travel far and wide to find designers and brands we think our guests will love,” says Julie Guggemos, Senior Vice President, Product Design and Development, Target. “For our spring collaboration, that brought us all the way to Finland! We’ve had our eye on Marimekko for quite some time, and can’t wait for guests to have a chance to shop this limited-edition collection in just a few short weeks.”
A glimpse into the Finnish culture and lifestyle gave birth to the idea behind the Marimekko for Target collaboration: two iconic brands joining forces to create the feeling of an eternal summer and carefree outdoor living by offering items that bring people together and encourage them to play. Target’s design team spent time in Helsinki, where Marimekko is rooted, and were struck by one observation in particular. Finland has four distinct seasons, and once the cold and dark of winter fade away, the Finns couldn’t be happier to get outside with friends and family to enjoy some much-deserved sunshine.
“Target pioneered the concept of design partnerships and continues to raise the bar with each new collaboration,” says Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, Marimekko’s President. “Following the celebrated previous Target’s design partnerships with brands such as Missoni, Mulberry, Jason Wu, Jean Paul Gaultier, PETER PILOTTO and Alexander McQueen, we are very excited to present the Marimekko for Target collaboration this spring. Marimekko was created to bring colours and happiness into people’s everyday lives. We are thrilled to share our storied colorful designs and lifestyle thinking, inspired by Finnish summer living outdoors, with Target’s guests in all stores and online across the United States.”
The Marimekko for Target capsule collection will be available at all Target stores and Target.com in the United States starting April 17.
After a long, gray winter, you have to love this:
“Marimekko was created to bring colors and happiness into people’s everyday lives.”
Yes, yes and yes! Bring on the happy!
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Alex says
Wow! I like Marimekko’s new line. Can’t wait, I’ll go to Target today :)) Thank you for interesting and useful information!
Cebette Uttal Murphy says
There was a ton of it at my Target as of late this afternoon. Maybe not as popular as the Lily?
Stephanie in MD says
Had to quickly come here and post that I also got something this time! I planned to stay away after the Lily experience, but after reading the news at about 2pm Eastern that the stores still had things, I went to my local store (about 5 minutes away) in a busy metropolitan area, and got two table runners, plates, two of the serving/container sets, and waaaaay too many clothes for my daughter. I was pleasantly surprised and it seemed like I was the only person who knew who Marimekko was, so it was a stress free shopping experience.
My first experience with Mari was living in Italy. Drooled over everything in the store. I couldn’t afford anything at the time, but have some beautiful Mari painted Christmas ornaments a dear friend gave me when we left. So Mari has a special place in my heart.
pam kueber says
Congrats!
Elaine Crabtree says
I was unexpectedly awake about 3am & was able to go online & buy a few things – a top, dish towels, that fab pink + yellow runner. Was surprised to see that the Target ad in my Sunday paper today has absolutely nothing about Marimekko. Maybe it’s not at all stores?
pam kueber says
I just got two items that I wanted: A caftan and a coverup! Yay!
Mary Elizabeth says
I love the Marimekko style and have ordered fabric to make pillows, etc. There was also a store in Reykjavik, Iceland where I bought some things still being made. Another thing I do is haunt eBay and etsy for New Old Stock sheets and pillowcases. (There are not many estate sales in my area with true MSM stuff.)
Laurie C. says
I appreciate you letting us know right beforehand; I don’t know how many times I think, “I’ll have to try to remember when such and such starts”— but do I remember?!? Not often. Thanks again and I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the folks in my home town will go all provincial and snub the Merimekko like they did the Lily Pulitzer—lol!
pam kueber says
Wow, lucky you! Go get ’em! Yes, we “held” this one to right before so we could remind everyone!