Marimekko Oy collection, 1967-1980
Scope and Contents
The Marimekko collection includes sample books of pattern designs, textile swatches, pictures of modeled garments, fashion catalogues for different seasons , leaflets, a brochure, few photographs and promotional items.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1980
Creator
- Marimekko Oy (Organization)
Language of Materials
Dutch English Finnish German Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Marimekko Oy, established in 1951, is a Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company designs and manufactures high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories. Marimekko’s textile designs are noted for their graphic quality and use of bright, bold colors. Their clothing is usually simply cut with clean lines. After the Brussels World Fair in 1958 Marimekko’s became known in the USA. Jacqueline Kennedy wore Marimekko’s dresses (designed by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi) during her husbands’ 1960 campaign which increased Marimekko’s popularity. The company was at its height in the 1960s and 1970s, but reached the brink of bankruptcy in 1985 when founder Armi Ratia died and the family sold the business. Not until Kirsti Paakkanen acquired the company in 1991 did Marimekko regain its position as an important contemporary design firm. Since 2007 individually-owned Marimekko Concept Stores began opening in the United States and Canada.
Full Extent
1 placeholder : 0.5 linear feet
Arrangement
This small collection is arranged into folders to retain the integrity of the materials. Folder titles are devised.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Most of the items are in good condition. The binder and catalogue that contain textile samples are warping. Materials were removed from grey plastic binders.
Custodial History
* Collection inventory came from Leonard Fox Ltd. from whom the collection was obtained in June of 2010.
* Among the original Marimekko materials were items pertaining to Vuokko Oy, a company established by former Marimekko designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi. As these were from a separate creator, in 2011, these were separated out and designated as a separate collection: SC.193 Vuokko Oy sales and promotional materials, circa 1970-1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from Leonard Fox Ltd. accompanying the purchase of other materials 2010 June 15 by Karen Trivette. Items were accessioned on June 22, 2010, under the SPARC identification number SC.2.
Existence and Location of Originals
The Library of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive, 27th St. at 7th Ave., NY, NY , USA, 10001
General
Marimekko Oy, established in 1951, is a Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company designs and manufactures high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories. Marimekko’s textile designs are noted for their graphic quality and use of bright, bold colors. Their clothing is usually simply cut with clean lines. After the Brussels World Fair in 1958 Marimekko’s became known in the USA. Jacqueline Kennedy wore Marimekko’s dresses (designed by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi) during her husbands’ 1960 campaign which increased Marimekko’s popularity. The company was at its height in the 1960s and 1970s, but reached the brink of bankruptcy in 1985 when founder Armi Ratia died and the family sold the business. Not until Kirsti Paakkanen acquired the company in 1991 did Marimekko regain its position as an important contemporary design firm. Since 2007 individually-owned Marimekko Concept Stores began opening in the United States and Canada.
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Published
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US
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NNFIT
Processing Information
Arrangement, description, and/or archival processing by Simona Jankauskaite, FIT, NY, NY, USA, in 2011.
Subject
- Nurmesniemi, Vuokko (1930-) (subject, Person)
- Ratia, Armi (subject, Organization)
- Metsola, Aino-Maija (subject, Person)
- Title
- Marimekko Oy collection, 1967-1980
- Date
- 2018-06-12
- Description rules
- Aat; Ansi; Dacs; Dcmi; Isad(g); Iso; Lo C; Niso; Etc
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository