UNIQLO x Marimekko Limited Edition Capsule Collection 2021

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces that it will launch the UNIQLO x Marimekko Limited Edition Capsule Collection on Friday, May 21. The theme for this latest collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko is Joyful Summer, taking its inspiration from Nordic midsummer traditions and the sun's invigorating warmth during that time of year. 

 

Commenting on the new collection, Yuki Katsuta, Head of Research & Development at UNIQLO Co., Ltd., says, "We are delighted to collaborate with Marimekko once again and particularly pleased to feature, for the first time, patterns that Japan's Fujiwo Ishimoto designed for Marimekko. His prints, which combine Scandinavian design with Japanese elements, are bold yet delicate, and unique." He added, "Our latest line brings together signature UNIQLO simplicity and Marimekko's playful prints and is designed for experiencing good times with families and friends. I hope these colorful items will energize people everywhere this summer."

"We are proud to partner with UNIQLO again for this latest Limited Edition Capsule Collection inspired by the joy and optimism of Nordic midsummer. The print selection was chosen to reflect the beauty and energy of this magical time of year - Marimekko's rich, summery patterns together with UNIQLO's functional wardrobe staples evoke the perfect summer ease. The collection showcases prints by some of Marimekko's most iconic designers, from Fujiwo Ishimoto's exquisite floral designs to Annika Rimala's lively stripes. We believe the language of design is universal and hope this collection will bring people around the world a big splash of summer joy," says Minna Kemell-Kutvonen, Design Director for Home and Print Design at Marimekko.

 

Iconic Marimekko prints by Fujiwo Ishimoto and Annika Rimala

The new lineup augments UNIQLO simplicity with seven bright prints from four designers in Marimekko's archive. A highlight is work from Fujiwo Ishimoto, who created 400 patterns for Marimekko from 1974 to 2006. Three prints that embody Finnish nature were selected for this collection. The Finnish midsummer custom of picking flowers inspired his Seitsemän kukkaa (seven flowers) design. His other prints seen in the collection are the exuberant Talkoot (work party) floral design and the Pikkulempi (little love) pattern, representing flowers in a meadow. The collection also features the Aitanovi (cottage door) and Aita (fence) prints from Annika Rimala, renowned especially for her in modernistic and rhythmical designs. 

 

A wide range of denims, dresses and accessories perfect for summer fun

The relaxing Denim V-Neck Blouse for women pairs perfectly with a Denim Long Skirt with the same pattern. Girls'sleeveless dresses have the same patterns as women's camisole dresses for mother and daughter coordination. Such colorful accessories as a wide-brimmed hat, shoulder bag, and espadrille sandals add a playful touch to the denim styling. There is also a wide range of cut-and-sewn and jersey fabric items. The collection also includes gorgeous graphic T-shirts, comfortable jersey dresses, and babies' dresses and leggings in yellow, magenta, and other vivid hues to enhance the enjoyment of mixing and matching patterns.

 

Collection Details

 

Launch Date:              Friday, May 21, 2021

Availability:                 Available in select UNIQLO stores nationwide and on uniqlo.com/ph

Special Website:          https://www.uniqlo.com/marimekko/21ss/ph/

 

 

Women's Knotted Shoulder Bag

Babies' Dress, Leggings (sold separately)

Women's Espadrille Sandals

Girls' Denim Sleeveless Dress

Women's Denim V-Neck Blouse

Women's Jersey Dress

Women's Denim Long Skirt

Women's T-shirt

Item	Price	Item	Price
Women's Blouse, Shirt	Php 1,490.00	Girls' Dress, Jumpsuit	Php 990.00 – Php 1,490.00
Women's T-shirt	Php 790.00	Babies' Dress	Php 790.00
Women's Bottoms	Php 1,490.00 – Php 1,990.00	Babies' Leggings	Php 390.00
Women's Dress, Jumpsuit	Php 1,490.00 – Php 2,490..00	Babies' Bodysuit (2P set)	Php 590.00
Women's Accessory	Php 1,490.00

 

 

About Marimekko Designers

 

 

Fujiwo Ishimoto

Fujiwo Ishimoto (born 1941) worked as a textile designer at Marimekko from 1974 to 2006. A master of many different styles and techniques, he designed around 400 fabric prints for Marimekko through the decades. The influence of nature can be clearly felt in nearly all of his designs, whether figurative or abstract. Many of the patterns designed by him have become widely beloved classics over the years.

 

 

Annika Rimala

Annika Rimala (1936-2014) worked as a designer at Marimekko from 1960 to 1982. From early on, her modern, distinctive clothes began to appear on the covers and pages of some of the world's leading fashion magazines. Her work was also characterized by timelessness, practicality and humor.

                              Photo by Seppo Saves / Designmuseum, Helsinki.

 

 

 

 

 

Maija Isola

Maija Isola's (1927-2001) remarkable career as a textile designer began at Printex, Marimekko's predecessor, in 1949 and lasted 38 years. She designed more than 500 fabric prints which cover an amazingly diverse range of motifs and design techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

Maija Louekari

Maija Louekari (born 1982) joined Marimekko in 2003, when she won a design competition jointly organized by Marimekko and the University of Art and Design Helsinki. She has been designing distinctive prints for the brand ever since.

Print Stories

Aitanovi/ Annika Rimala 1964  Checks and stripes have always been an integral part of the world of Marimekko prints. Annika Rimala’s Aitanovi (cottage door) pattern is a skillful combination of these characteristic elements.

Seitsemän kukkaa/ Fujiwo Ishimoto, 1979  The Seitsemän kukkaa (seven flowers) design was inspired by an old Finnish Midsummer custom: if you pick seven different flowers and place them under your pillow on Midsummer night, your future spouse will appear to you in a dream.

Taivaankukat/ Maija Isola 1970 Nature was a significant source of inspiration for Maija Isola. Flowers in different styles were a frequently appearing motif in her designs year after year – the delicate Taivaankukat (sky flowers) floral from 1970 brings to mind stars twinkling in the night sky.

Nonparelli/ Maija Louekari 2007 Nonparelli (sprinkles) was originally part of an ensemble of designs combining urban life and nature. As its name suggests, this pattern represents celebration with cakes and colorful decorations.

Aita/ Annika Rimala 1963 Stripes have always been an integral part of the world of Marimekko patterns. The narrow freehand Aita (fence) is one of the innumerable Marimekko stripes created by Annika Rimala.

Pikkulempi/ Fujiwo Ishimoto 1978 The expressive Pikkulempi (little love) pattern perfectly captures the feel of a languid summer day.

Talkoot/ Fujiwo Ishimoto 1978 Talkoot (work party) is an exuberant and painterly floral design. Flowers and the whole nature with its myriad phenomena have always been the most important source of inspiration for Fujiwo Ishimoto.