Marimekko Summer 2017

Marimekko summer 2017

So, last Friday I went to see the annual Marimekko summer 2017 fashion show. The event is open to the public and held at the Esplanade park in the centre of Helsinki.

And these are some of the highlights of the show:

DRESSES

There were a lot of dresses (and skirts), of course, for summer. Now, I’m not a fan of the typical Marimekko style – boxy cuts and shapeless dresses –  but I really liked the flowy fabrics in this show. And if I was tall and slender, I would snap up this dress with a cape immediately…

marimekko summer 2017

Marimekko summer 2017

RETRO

This year Marimekko is re-introducing some iconic designs from the 60’s and the 70’s. I tried on the first dress a few weeks ago, but unfortunately it wasn’t very flattering on my curvy body. Which is a pity as I just love the 60’s fashion…

Marimekko summer 2017

marimekko summer 2017

marimekko summer 2017


Naturally, there were a lot of prints:

marimekko summer 2017

marimekko summer 2017

marimekko summer 2017


And Black and White

A bit too much black, is you ask me…

Marimekko summer 2017

Marimekko summer 2017

And if you’d like to see more, Marimekko posted a short video clip on Instagram.

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12 Comments

  1. Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
    24 May 2017 / 8:29 pm

    Thank you for these wonderfull pictures. Stunning prints.XO Tina

    • Tiina L
      27 May 2017 / 11:34 am

      Marimekko is known for prints, and this year they also showed some of the great retro prints. I love the prints from the 60s, I wish they had more of them still in production.

  2. Suzanne Carillo
    25 May 2017 / 1:51 am

    What fun to see a live show. They really bring the pieces to life. I love the prints.I agree that most of these look like they were made for very tall thin women. bisousSuzanne

    • Tiina L
      27 May 2017 / 11:29 am

      Yeah, I wish they made a few dresses for us curvy girls, too. I love these prints, and I have some Marimekko home textiles and kitchen ware, but clothes…

  3. Nancy Baten
    25 May 2017 / 4:37 pm

    I remember this from the post from last year! Again a great fashion show, and how fantastic is the weather!

    • Tiina L
      27 May 2017 / 11:30 am

      Yes, it was really the prefect weather for an open-air fashion show. The first day of summer, really.

  4. Natalia Lialina
    25 May 2017 / 11:37 pm

    I loved many of these prints, the green/gold is probably my most favorite. I would wear them, Tiina! With all my curves and bumps! 🙂

    • Tiina L
      27 May 2017 / 11:31 am

      I love the prints, too. I just wish the dresses had a bit more waist definition, and a wider neckline..

  5. Nicole Mölders
    26 May 2017 / 3:33 am

    I love prints. Especially when they are colorful. Nice picks. Thanks for joining the Top of the World Style linkup party.

    • Tiina L
      27 May 2017 / 11:32 am

      Thanks, Nicole. Well, Marimekko certainly always has colourful prints. The home range is even better than the clothes.

  6. Dawn Lucy - Fashion Should Be Fun
    27 May 2017 / 12:58 pm

    I'm a big fan of their bold prints! Wish I could've been there! Thanks so much for sharing with Fun Fashion Friday! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!OXOXDawn Lucyhttp://fashionshouldbefun.com

    • Tiina L
      31 May 2017 / 2:12 pm

      I love the prints, too. This is an annual event, and open to public. They have 4 shows on one day, it's great.

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