Finnish design house Marimekko and Chinese fashion designer brand ANGEL CHEN present a capsule collection launching on September 26, 2022 in China. The Marimekko x Angel Chen collection celebrates the purest, most distilled parts of both brands and combines some of Chen’s signature design elements – the use of vivid primary colors and sequins with Marimekko’s most iconic print design Unikko from 1964. The capsule includes two dresses, two tops and a bag and will be available in selected Marimekko stores and online on marimekko.com. In addition, the capsule collection will be available globally online at marimekko.com as well as in selected stores in the Asia-Pacific region from October 10, 2022 onwards.
“Marimekko is pleased to collaborate with designer Angel Chen, whose colorful designs feel very much aligned with our brand. We have admired Chen’s work since her debut collection in 2014. Marimekko’s brand history is strongly connected with working together with young designers and Chen is part of a new wave of young Chinese brands making an impact globally. This capsule combines our forever-floral Unikko with Chen’s signature aesthetics. Both brands share a passion for working with primary colors, which has made this a truly collaborative project. Marimekko’s mission is to bring joy to people’s everyday lives through our bold prints and colors and we feel this capsule acts as an emblem of that philosophy,” says Satu Maaranen, Head Designer of Kioski Ready-to-Wear, Bags and Accessories at Marimekko.
“It is my great pleasure to work with Marimekko on this collaboration project. This special collection has brought together the joyful spirits of Marimekko and ANGEL CHEN. We encourage everyone to express their style with confidence and joy. In this state of optimism, emotions, hopes and wishes are all reachable,” says Angel Chen.
About Angel Chen
Angel Chen is a vanguard Chinese designer and Founder of namesake label ANGEL CHEN. A graduate from Central Saint Martins, Chen moved from her hometown Shenzhen to study in London at the age of 17. During her placement year, she interned for globally renowned fashion brands such as Alexander Wang, Marchesa, and Vera Wang in New York. Following her critically acclaimed graduate collection in 2014, Chen was chosen by i-D magazine as one five designers to watch, followed by the launch of her eponymous label in the following year.
Angel Chen’s colorful approach to fashion fuses Eastern and Western aesthetics and has made her a noticeable bright young talent. Chen’s designs have gained international recognition from commercial collaborations with the likes of H&M, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Canada Goose, and adidas Originals.
About Marimekko
Marimekko, the Finnish design house renowned for its “Art of Printmaking”, shares joy and happiness to everyday life through its bold prints and colors. Their original prints are interpreted through a range of stylish Nordic-spirit home items as well as ready-to-wear for strong, empowered women of the modern world.
