Merke Piccolo

Made of cotton poplin, the Merke dress has a relaxed, straight fit and it is printed in the Piccolo pattern. The dress has an O-neck, a concealed zipper on the left shoulder, a separate belt, and side seam pockets.

In 1953, the very year she joined Marimekko, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi created Piccolo, a striped fabric pattern painted with vivid brushstrokes. Three years later, the Jokapoika (every boy) shirt made from the fabric appeared in stores and the streets – for good, it seems.