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Nice and New: Marimekko Fall 2009 Fabric Collection

CasaSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:00:20 -0700

Finnish textile designer Marimekko has plenty of iconic prints that, if you read my post on how to Marimekko your whole house, you'll know have been used everywhere from wallpaper to bedding to upholstery to handbags. Unfortunately, even a good thing can get old. So, I'm pleased to share Marimekko's Fall 2009 Fabric Collection with you, which will hopefully freshen things up. Some of these designs are brand spankin' new, while others have livened up your favorite patterns with new colorways. Most fabrics should be available for purchase at Always Mod shortly. I'm loving this mod botanical illustration, but there are many more to love, so read more.

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Sale Alert: Marimekko's Semiannual Sale

CasaSugar — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:30:40 -0700

From now through July 15, save big on some of your favorite Marimekko designs. I'd make haste, though: sale prices are limited to supply on hand, which is quite limited! I'm very tempted by this Marimekko Kissanminttu Fabric (on sale for $31.50). Designed by Erja Hirvi, this girly, tulip-adorned print would make beautiful panel curtains for a girl's bedroom. The soft color palette and floral pattern will make your home feel like Spring all year round. Shop the sale!

How-To: Marimekko Your Whole House

CasaSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:00:41 -0700

Finnish textile designer Marimekko was made famous when Jackie Kennedy bought eight Marimekko dresses, which she wore throughout the 1960 US presidential campaign. Soon, in the mid-'60s, the company sparked up a relationship with Crate & Barrel, using their designs on textiles like bedding in their stores as well as display backdrops.
Nowadays, Mari's brightly colored graphics have made their way onto every furnishing in the house - a new line of wallpaper being the latest.

Bemz, the one and only retailer of chic slipcovers for Ikea furniture, also recently debuted a collection of Marimekko slipcovers. And, for those of you who have caught on to the trend of using apparel as home décor, the company also launched Mari's New Bags last month, a line of cheerful purses, clutches, and briefcases.

That's not all though, folks: there are plenty more accessories and furnishings for your whole house from the Helsinki company. To see them, read more.

Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:58:36 -0700

Lookbook: Marimekko - Nylon
Big and bold jewelry - IHT
The Rachel Zoe Project films during Paris Fashion Week - FWD
20 things to know about Fashion Week - Times UK
Peace at last: PETA president shakes hands with Anna Wintour - Page Six
American Apparel sells stake to Lion Capital - WWD
Phoebe Philo's debut collection for Celine - Vogue UK
Sober elegance in Paris - WSJ
Beth Ditto finds herself in the throes of fashion - New York Times
Male models: from subway to runway - LA Times

Get the Look: Inspiration From the Marimekko Spring 2009 Catalog

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:00:12 -0800

The Marimekko Spring 2009 catalog is inspiring me with its vibrant colors and eyecatching patterns. Check out the slideshow for more about the products, and ways to use them in your home.
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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Fashion and Beauty Collaborations

BellaSugarUK — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:30:00 -0800

I love it when fashion meets beauty, and this year, five special fashion houses created beauty products to complement their designs. I'm most excited about Rock and Republic who have launched their very own hip makeup line. MAC, another cosmetics company that is always collaborating, hooked up with Esteban Cortazar from Emanuel Ungaro on a 14-item collection inspired by their Autumn 2008 fashion show.

Textile and clothing designer Marimekko developed two funky eyeshadow quads for Avon at a (finally) reasonable price (£8). Next, Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel released a trio of unisex fragrances called Kapsule to suit any of your moods throughout the day. Last but not least, the hip and happy clothing and home designer Tracy Reese (I met her once last year and loved her) co-created a collection of nail polishes with Sally Hansen. I especially love this bright blue color to give any outfit a bit of edge.

Which beauty and fashion labels would you like to see join forces in 2009?

New Product Alert: Marimekko for Avon

BellaSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:00:49 -0700

I love beautifully designed makeup (witness Lancôme's elephant-adorned bronzer, for example). But you know what I don't love? After using the item once or twice, the colors blend together and the perfect design is over. In the grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal - but why shell out big bucks just for the design?

That is why I am excited about these Marimekko for Avon palettes, which feature the Finnish textile brand's iconic Unikko print. At $8 for the eye shadow palette and $10 for an all-over face palette, they won't make you too depressed when the design begins to look less crisp. Cute and cheap? CasaSugar will be thrilled.

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Steal of the Day: Anthropologie Ditte Sofa

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:51 -0700

I've had my eye on this brilliantly printed Ditte Sofa ( on sale for $1,799.95, was $3,498) for many moons now. The adorable fabric design is by way of Marimekko, and the Teflon-coated canvas will help to ensure that any coffee stains or unfortunate wine accidents will wash right out. With a kiln-dried hardwood frame and a polyfill-down blend stuffing, this sofa will be both wildly attractive and wonderfully sturdy. I can just imagine it in a floral conservatory or refined greenhouse, can't you?

Marimekko Wallpapers Are Finn-tastic

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:00:27 -0700

I'm an unabashed Marimekko freak - I flipped over these mouse pads, because I love integrating my favorite designs into my digital life, and I see that they enjoy doing it too, because they've made desktop wallpapers in some of Marimekko's classic prints.

I'm typing to you directly from the Kaiku wallpaper, a personal fave, and I have my eye on a few other Finnish beauts that'll make their way to my background in due time as well.

Oh, technology: democratizing design, one desktop at a time.

Sale Alert: Always Mod Marimekko Sale

CasaSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:30:04 -0700

Always Mod, a retailer that specializes in selling products from world-renowned Finnish textile and design company, Marimekko, is currently holding their "biggest Marimekko sale ever," offering savings of 20 to 40 percent off of Marimekko items now through July 15th, while supplies last. If you're unfamiliar with Marimekko's bold designs, you can see some of them here. Here are a few products I wouldn't mind taking home from the sale:
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Fatboy - Junior Marimekko - $189.00	Marimekko -unikko coasters and trivets by maija and kristina isola - $12.00
Marimekko Tamara Sheet Sets - $34.95	Marimekko Tamara Guest Towels - $5.95
Marimekko -unikko bed linens by maija isola for marimekko - $19.00	Marimekko Iso Krassi Pillow - $59.95
Marimekko ® Umi Wall Hanging - $24.95	Jennifer Delonge - Glam Glider Ottoman - $659.00
Marimekko -unikko kitchen collection by marimekko - $10.00	Marimekko Lumimarja White Tablecloth/Napkin - $7.95
Marimekko ® hedwig bed linens - $29.95	Marimekko Lehtimaja Shower Curtain - $49.95
Marimekko Lehtimaja Bed Linens - $34.95