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Marimekko Brings Finnish Design to New H&M Collection

April 16, 2008

Ever heard of Marimekko? The Helsinki-based design company has been making bright and bold patterns for more than 50 years.

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Marimekko designs on drawn models
Fabulously FinnishImage: H&M

Starting April 10th, Swedish clothing giant Hennes & Mauritz is selling six Marimekko patterns from the 1960s as a tribute to the design company.

But what was it about Marimekko that had celebrities the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy raving? And where have they been all these years?

Report: Kateri Jochum