Crate & Barrel has created a Marimekko shop-in-shop at the Chicago location, and I was invited today to check it out. Everything was just as bright and fun as you’d imagine. There were a lot of blues and greens, but you know me… drawn to pink every time.
Marimekko likes to reduce waste and reuse as much as possible. We made necklaces out of jersey scraps, leftover from the manufacturing of their clothing.
I also modified the necklace I was wearing (thanks to Barri’s genius input).
There will eventually be twenty of these shops across the country over the next three years, but everything is available online too. Well, everything except my necklaces. And the Marimekko fabric by the yard. (Oh, how I loved the fabric.)
11 comments
Sarah
Im loving those fabrics great patterns & colours
Susan/Project Balancing Act
Oh, man- you are making me want that bag so badly!
Brigitte
Oooh…a field trip is in order!
Did you know that you can get Marimekko fabric dirt cheap at the C&B Outlet on Clybourn? I so hope this doesn’t change that!!
Making it Lovely
Really? I’ve been to the outlet and never noticed!
Robins women dress
Yes. Extremely lovely. I love the handbag with the interlocking black and cream prism designs. I will also want the pillow with the black round patches. But before I go, I am going to express my desire for the cream, patterned fabric (4th from top). It will be a perfect summer dress with low hell shoes and a hobo bag for shopping.
Danielle
So jealous! I’ve been checking out their new stuff online and wishing that our local C&B would get its own mini-shop. Did you get a chance to check out their bags? I’m loving the http://bit.ly/lPWR7M but wish I could see it in person before I take the plunge!
marysza
wow i wish someone opened a shop like that here, in my town!!! ha;d its impossible;d but its good to dream.. i love those fabrics <3
Alisa (mrsbcs)
love love love it! I have been so drawn to making things out of jersey lately… I made some necklaces and bracelets that I can’t bear to leave the house without!
Cathy
I absolutely love Marimekko and have been looking forward to this. What a fun outing for you today.
Cathy
Sabre
Oh! I’m so excited for this! Their prints are so bright and fun.
Also, WHERE did you get that purse? I love it!!
Making it Lovely
I wrote about it in the Filing Cabinet a little while back.
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