Great design is in the foundation of Finnish culture, just one reason why Helsinki was designated the 2012 World Design Capital. The Design District of over 200 boutiques and galleries across 25 streets offers innovative fashion, home and craft designs. In Helsinki, one great way to see the Design District is through the design tour…
Marimekko began as “a cultural phenomenon guiding the quality of living,” according to founder Armi Ratia in 1962 and is still ingrained in Finnish culture today. From locals’ clothing to Finnair blankets, you cannot visit Helsinki, the Finnish capital, without seeing the timeless and sustainable designs of Marimekko. Since the beginning it was a brand…
