Finland has quietly been producing some of the best Formula 1 drivers of the past few decades, but Finnish design company, Marimekko, has been producing their trademark colorful prints in a far less quiet manner. Founded in 1951 and finding footing in the 60s — with Jackie Kennedy counting herself in as a fan! — the company has since expanded to become a well-rounded lifestyle label: they produce fabrics, clothing, bags, and home decor.
When we learned they would be releasing a capsule collection with Banana Republic, we had burning questions that needed answering. They were answered through email by Marimekko Design Director Banana Republic x Marimekko, Minna Kemell-Kutvonen; here’s a choice picking of questions and answers to quench curiosity about this trans-Atlantic collaboration!
How organic was the collaborative process between Marimekko and Banana Republic?
