Marimekko

[Established year] 1951

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design house founded in 1951, renowned for its art of printmaking. Marimekko’s mission is to bring joy to the everyday lives of people through bold prints and colors. The design philosophy of Marimekko is based on creating timeless design that will stand the test of time both in terms of its aesthetic and longevity. Over the years, print designers and artists alike have created over 3,500 prints for Marimekko with new ones designed each season. These unique designs celebrate the perfect imperfections of the human imprint and are featured in Marimekko’s high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware.

Rebekka Bay was appointed Marimekko’s Creative Director in September 2020. In her role, she leads Marimekko’s design team and is responsible for the company’s design strategy for fashion, bags and accessories as well as home products. Previously, she has held positions as Creative Director and Head of Design/Product at global apparel companies. Prior to beginning her career in the fashion industry, she has also worked in trend forecasting and branding.