Marimekko is pushing 50, but its playful patterns have been getting fresh treatments of late by everyone from Manolo Blahnik to H&M (launching in April). Now Avon has enlisted the Helsinki-based brand to reinterpret it’s iconic Unikko print (originally created by Maija Isola in 1964) for a limited edition makeup line. The Marimekko for Avon Color Collection, designed by Isola’s daughter, Kristina, will launch later this year with eyeshadow, face powder, lip gloss, mascara, and beauty accessories, giving us a pretty good reason to whip out our compact in public.
KATRINA MITZELIOTIS
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