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NEW YORK, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrated Finnish design house Marimekko will create an atmospheric dining environment for the upcoming DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) DINING BY DESIGN event. The annual four-day showcase brings together luminaries in the worlds of fashion, interior design and architecture. "We are incredibly pleased to be supporting DIFFA once again through our participation at this wonderful event," says Lynn Shanahan, President,...

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marimekko announces an expansion to the West Coast with two new company-owned stores. First to open was a Palo Alto location in the Stanford Shopping Center, which opened on October 25(th) to much anticipation. Marimekko chose Palo Alto because of its connection to design and its sense of community positioned close to Stanford University as well as a number of Silicon Valley high-technology company headquarters. (Photo:...

HELSINKI and VANTAA, Finland, October 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Finnair and Finnish design house Marimekko are teaming up to enhance the air travel experience with a new design partnership. From spring 2013 all Finnair aircraft will feature a Marimekko for Finnair collection of textiles and tableware, featuring Marimekko's classic patterns. The Marimekko for Finnair collection is specially designed to add a light and fresh visual and tactile dimension to the onboard experience,...

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty years ago, Marimekko revolutionized the textile industry with its bold and brilliant, unconventional patterns. At first, Marimekko was a phenomenon. Then it grew into an outlook on life: courageous, egalitarian and positive. Its strikingly inventive patterns and clever use of color translated into strong contemporary collections of interior decor, clothing and accessories. In the years that followed, it has flourished in the boundary...

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In its stock exchange release of 18 March 2011, Marimekko announced that it was opening its own flagship store in New York City in the heart of Manhattan. The flagship, which will be opened to the public on October 6, 2011, is located in the Flatiron District at 200 Fifth Avenue between 23rd and 24th Street, at the convergence of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. With a concentration of many attractive interior decoration and design shops, cafes and...

NEW YORK, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking another significant phase in its extensive North American expansion plan, Marimekko unveils its e-commerce site in the United States. The online store opened at the brand site, www. marimekko.com, will allow U.S. consumers access to the comprehensive product range, including several collections unavailable in American stores. A destination designed to reflect Marimekko's signature cheerful approach, the site will showcase collections in home...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marimekko is continuing to expand its distribution in the United States this year with the opening of a flagship store in Manhattan, a US-based e-commerce site, and extended collaboration with Crate and Barrel. Additionally, Marimekko's objective is to increase its presence in home furnishing stores and new retail partnerships for clothing and accessories. The flagship store, set to open in fall 2011, will be located in a historic building, also...

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel and Finnish textile and design company Marimekko have announced the planned rollout of more than 20 shop-in-shops in Crate and Barrel stores across the U.S. and Canada over the next three years. The launch kicks off this spring with four new shop-in-shop locations: New York (Madison Avenue), Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, a Marimekko ecommerce 'shop' will be added to the Crate and Barrel...

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Marimekko, a leading Finnish design house founded in 1951, has announced plans demonstrating a brand expansion strategy surrounding the US market. The long-term objective for Marimekko is to strengthen its position in the US, which has been one of the key market areas for the company since the 1960s. Marimekko is revered for progressive design and bold artistry. Its unique infrastructure built around a large team of distinct designers yields strikingly...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Finnish home furnishings manufacturer iittala officially spotlighted Didriks as a featured retailer of the Design Research Exhibit in Harvard Square. This novel exhibit entirely recreates the iconic Design Research home furnishings store in the renowned building at 48 Brattle Street that the company occupied from 1953 to 1979. The Brattle Street structure was designed by Ben Thompson, architect and founder of Design Research, and was recently...