Monday, November 7, 2011
Marimekko
Marimekko dress. In 'fuscia', I think. A batik-esq small print, most probably designed by Annika Rimala. Designed and/or made in 1964. Sold originally between 1965-68 in either the Cambridge, Massachustts; New York, or San Fransisco Design Research store (famous early design store established by Harvard architecture school head Benjamin Thompson).
Great with jeans. Great bare legged and barefoot. Easy breastfeeding access. Comfy. Flattering.
Colour suits me, although I rather suspect that ALL Marimekko dresses would suit me!
I'd love to find out the print name/colour/confirm the designer, so if any one knows of a good Marimekko research site/book do let me know.
What's your favourite piece of clothing?
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That is such a lovely frock,Max!Versatility plus!XXX
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colour and the dress wow wow wow
ReplyDeleteThe colour and pattern - just brilliant. Modelled very well, you have a lovely figure.
ReplyDeleteI look back (almost) fondly on being chuffed if I could get the boobs out of my outfit discreetly (to feed, of course!).
Gorgeous on you Max - love it. Looks especially good against the hebe(?) in the background.
ReplyDeleteThat frock really does look comfy , great colour!
ReplyDeleteLove it Max! It looks lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgous - can understand why it is your favourite.
ReplyDeleteCute! Chch library has a fab Marimekko book I flicked through it once while we were there. Can't tell you the title but it was at south library in the fashion section if you wanted to have a go locating it.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely and sounds like it has a fascinating history!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous and very flattering. Wish I could go the bare leg!
ReplyDeleteLovely frock and amazing that you know it's history! That makes it even more special.
ReplyDelete*deep breathing*
ReplyDeleteOh. I. LOVE. IT!
Hi, I found your blog link through the Emily Hendersons I'm a giant challenge and I this post caught my eye, being Finnish and all.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is designed as you said by Annika Rimala and the name of the print is Hedelmäkori, meaning fruit basket. It was printed in several colours but has been discontinued. I believe it was sold both as fabric and finished clothes.