Show your reverence for Finnish design and Finland’s “World Design Capital” city of Helsinki with Marimekko’s Uspenski t-shirt in lime green. The front of the Uspenski shirt features Per-Olof Nyström’s image of Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, one of Helsinki’s beautiful architectural landmarks situated on a hill overlooking Helsinki’s market square and bustling harbor. Turn the shirt around, and you’ll find a Helsinki boat chugging along the lower hem. Coming or going, the lime green Uspenski shirt designed by Mika Piirainen is a winner which you will wear year-round.
The bold, effusive prints and textiles of Marimekko are the first to come to mind for many when thinking about Finnish design. Founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Viljo and Armi Ratia, the name Marimekko translated literally means "Mary-dress." Marimekko’s impact reaches beyo... More Marimekko
A Finnish artist born in 1969, Mika Piirainen graduated from the Lahti Institute of Design and signed-on with Marimekko in 1994 as a fashion designer. His specialty lies in creating new bag designs but he also is adept in creating clothing, umbrellas, hats and accessories. Known for neat an... More Mika Piirainen