It’s official, I’ve been completely overtaken by the olympics. I am now a giant Karly-shaped android here to tell you about Michael Phelps’ gold medal bid over and over and over again. I love the games but I really don’t want to hear one more word about my boyfriend’s relay race with the French swimming team. It was awesome, I got it. Here’s how much the olympics have taken over my brain: did anyone notice the little costumes worn by Finland’s athletes during the parade of countries during the opening ceremonies?
uh, huh. that’s right. Maija Louekari for Marimekko, bitches. Of course those sportsters are a dang season late, how much cooler would those have been last year? But, we’ve all seen the freaky gymnasts in their scrunchies so the Finns are really doing great by olympic standards. Don’t worry, this is still a design blog. Check out the dress in it’s original conception:
so cute. I might choose not to squat while in the dress, but cute none-the-less. Maija is quite prolific, check out more of her fabric designs:
She’s also the designer behind these Marimekko faves:
Aarre Dinnerware
Dadel Fabric, Nuppu Fabric, and Nonparelli Fabric
Some lesser-known Louekari pieces:
Tablecloth designed for the New Dining Luxury exhibition 2004
I love this, I really want to make a version for my 6 top table. My guests will hate me. ha ha.
Tree for hanging stuff taped to wall.
I’ve seen a few things like this around lately, I’m pretty sure ferm has a version. I’m willing to bet that Maija’s electrical tape tree was one of the first.
Did I mention that the Marimekko commissioned designer who just had her prints represent an entire country in front of billions of people was born in 1982? I have to go make myself a shot and design some fabric made from my very own, very real tears.
These are all so fun – love the sunglass dress!
Damn young people and their international success! Pft.
Although a print made of tear drops would be killer!
I’m a huge fan of Maija Louekari, and that dress was on my WANT/NEED list until it was out of stock (I couldn’t/can’t afford it), and now I just pine for it late at night.
Maybe I should contact the Finnish Olympics team and see if anyone wants to give me theirs. Sigh..
Anna, let’s write them and ask for 2! I wanted one as well but my budget didn’t allow it… and of course they didn’t sell that fabric by the yard. Why would they, they’re only a fabric company!
Hey, your BF did it! He’s the most amazingist Olympian ever ever. Different topic: So what happens when one of the two people wearing the tablecloth realizes the chicken is burning and takes off for the kitchen? Next topic: The Finnish team’s outfits are definitely fab compared to the Ralph Lauren billboards the US team was wearing. What was with the giant beer goggle Polo player on those blazers?
Raina: My biggest dream in life (aside from a night with my far-too-young olympian) is a complete kitchen remodel: let that thing burn!
and another thing, who can even notice the polo player on the blazers when you’re blinded by those horrendous greek fisherman’s hats? Welcome to the 1992 olympics everyone! We’re all douches!
ooooh, love it all.