Finnish Fashion to Join Cambridge

The Finnish patterns of Marimekko first caught our eye while shopping in Crate and Barrel years back and we’ve been hooked ever since on its trippy patterns and bold colors. Being the naïve, self-righteous ones we are, we assumed C&B got some great new designers, until Bostonist’s more artsy friends told us that Marimekko patterns grew to international success in the mid 1960s, putting Finland on the fashion map. It is still around today, being showcased on dorm room extra-long twins, handbags, and potholders. (The signature pink poppies were even adorning a cow on Boylston Street this past summer.)

While you can still buy your Marimekko wares at Crate and Barrel, boston.com today announced that an actual Marimekko retail store has opened in Cambridge and will be the first one in the United States. So, Bostonist readers, do you have any inside scoop on where this mecca of Finnish fashion is going to be located? UPDATE: Had Bostonist actually read the entire Globe, we would have seen this article about the store, which is located at 350 Huron Street.

Finnish lesson of the day: Mari=Mary and Mekko=dress….Marimekko (Mary’s Dress)