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Marimekko for Design Research Olive Green Striped Blue Cotton Dress
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Crisp blue cotton is banded with olive green for this five button front dress from Marimekko. Dated 1972 the dress was retailed by Design Research.
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Marimekko Dress, 1974
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This fabulous caftan from Marimekko for Design Research in 1974 was designed by Pentti Rinta in the Liidokki dress pattern.
Marimekko Design Research Striped Raincoat
By Marimekko
Located in New York, NY
Marimekko, "design research" vinyl coated, cotton, brown and mocha\r\nstripe raincoat with high neck, flap pockets and snap closures.
1965 Marimekko at Design Research
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This flirty Marimekko cotton dress is done in the Kukka pattern in two shades of blue. The sleeveless dress has a dropped waist and a full skirt. There are snaps on each shoulder sea...
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MARIMEKKO Design Research 1960s Orange Window Pane Cotton Button Up Coat Dress
By Marimekko
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960s Marimekko for Design Research orange and red window pane print cotton tent dress with tie waist belt.
1966 Marimekko Striped Cotton Dress
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Design Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts introduced Marimekko fabrics and clothing to the United States in the late 1950's.
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Marimekko Dress
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Marimekko for Design Research in the 1960's this dress is in the Kisho pattern.
Marimekko Dress, 1966
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Black stripes on a rich purple cotton make for a distinctive dress from Marimekko for Design Research in 1966. The dress is cut like a shirt and it has an open collar, signature Mari...
Marimekko Dress, 1968
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Cheerful chartreuse and yellow stripes enliven this shift dress from Marimekko and Design Research, dated 1968. The dress has metal snaps on the shoulders and a matching belt.
Marimekko Dress 1968
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Cheerful blue on blue stripes enliven this shift dress from Marimekko and Design Research, dated 1968. The dress has metal snaps on the shoulders and a matching belt.
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a little extra twist.Deep blue cotton is printed with a big burgundy flower, and some o...
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a little extra twist.
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a little extra twist.
Marimekko Dress, 1962
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Early Marimekko for Design Research, this dress dates to 1962 and it is a wonderful print with a little extra twist.
Marimekko Dress, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Annika Rimala designed this dress in the Puketti pattern, fuschia flowers on a deep purple background are the sole decoration for this shift dress from Marimekko for Design Research ...
Marimekko shorts, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Marimekko for Design Research in 1964 these shorts are in the Puketti pattern.
Marimekko Robe, 1976
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
The robe itself was designed for Design Research by Marimekko in 1976.
Marimekko Dress, 1965
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This sleeveless dress with an elasticized waist was designed by Marimekko for Design Research in 1965.
Marimekko Dress, 1968
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Cheerful pink and orange stripes enliven this shift dress from Marimekko and Design Research, dated 1968. The dress has metal snaps on the shoulders and a matching belt.
Marimekko Dress, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Pale pink/lavender flowers on a fuschia background are the Hedelmakori pattern from Marimekko for Design Research in 1964. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline and a deep floun...
Marimekko Dress, 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
Turquoise flowers on an olive green background are the Hedelmakori pattern from Marimekko for Design Research in 1964. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline and a deep flounce a...
Marimekko Dress 1964
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This dress is made from the Kuukuna pattern in turquoise on a blue background from Marimekko for Design Research in 1964. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline and a deep flounc...
Marimekko Sundress, 1965
By Marimekko
Located in New Hope, PA
This black and white sundress with a smocked bodice was designed by Annika Rimala at Marimekko for Design Research in 1965.
1960s Green Baby Doll Marrimekko Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
An amazing early Marimekko for Design Research done in 1963-1964 whose fabric is a variation of the Tarha pattern designed by Annika Rimala.
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