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MARIMEKKO
Marimekko is a Finnish company, founded in 1951 by Armi and Viljo Ratia. They are famous for their brightly printed textiles – large abstracts and floral fabrics used for home décor and made into simple clothing and handbags. In 1954, their copyrighted logo was created. The company is still in business.
The second label is a Design Research label. Design Research was the American representative for Marimekko at the time. Design Research was based at Harvard University, and the head of the group was Benjamin Thompson, the head of Harvard's Department of Architecture. The group's original aim when it was formed in 1953 was to introduce better design into home furnishings. Clothing was added to their mission in 1963. Design Research closed in the mid 1970s.
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from a late 1960s dress
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from a 1975 blouse
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from a mid 1980s knit dress
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from a 2000s blouse
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