
It doesn’t come as a surprise to you that I like Marimekko – as a Finn, how could I not love our most famous design brand? I am very excited about the Banana Republic Marimekko collection coming to selected stores and online on May 22nd (also on
Banana Republic Europe). The entire collection is priced very low from $39.50 to $140, and it looks very promising! You can
read more about the designers and
SHOP NOW for the gorgeous pieces in this collection.

I love the Maija Louekari’s Kivet-print and the different sizes of the print used in the Banana Republic collection. The skirt and the pants are to die for!
Crew-Neck Sweater in Kivet Print $69.50, Mid-length Patio Skirt in Kivet Print $98, Ankle-Strap Sandal in Teak $89.00.
Poplin Top in White $69.50, Hampton Pant in Kivet Print $79.50, Clutch in Kivet Print $39.50, Wayfarer in Black $98.50, Ankle-Strap Sandal in Black $89.00. 
Aino-Maija Metsola’s Jurmo-print is like a new version of the classic Kivet-print and in blue. It’s like rocks in the beach in the Turku archipelago, and the print carries a name of Jurmo island.
V-Neck Shift Dress in Jurmo Print $130.00, Ankle-Strap Sandal in Teak $89.00. 
Maija Louekari brings more color with her Siirtolanpuutarha print from the garden. I like the complex print in solid color, blue, like in the first outfits, but the original with colors of the summer makes a bigger statement.

Caftan in Siirtolapuutarha Print $110.00, Wayfarer in Black $98.50, Ankle-Strap Sandal in Teak $89.00.
Patio Dress in Siirtolapuutarha Print $130.00, Ankle-Strap Sandal in Teak $89.00.
Peplum Top in Siirtolapuutarha Print $69.50, Hampton Short in Siirtolapuutarha Print $55.00, Ankle-Strap Sandal in Teak $89.00. Photos: Greg Kessler / Banana Republic My mission is to inspire you to live life to the fullest and find your own “skimbaco,” how you enjoy life where ever you are in the moment. For ideas for travel, home, food and fashion,
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susan stanford
I love the marimekko kivet skirt and pants in fact I just love Marimekko!
Cacinda Maloney
I love this collection, plus what a great time we had exploring the Marimekko flagship store in Helsinki!
Jennifer
What a fun selection of patterns and prints. It looks like a collection that will appeal to all ages. I just signed up on the US Banana Republic website to get early shopping access May 21! Thanks for the heads up. Enjoy your weekend.
xoJennifer