Marimekko

If you’re looking to purchase items by this brand, this store has a huge variety and if you shop at the right time, you can even get many items on sale. BUT… when I was in there around the holidays a very rude SA was following me around the store, like a shadow, like she was attaching herself to me. I’m 44 yrs old, not some sneaky looking teenager. She had long grey hair and looked like a hippy dippy grandma. On my receipt it says her name which starts with «Z». She was walking so close to me I found it very unnerving. I wanted to buy a cosmetic case and I asked for for some out of the drawer so I could pick a new one. She laid them out on the tiny bed and proceeded to check them all out herself and tell me which one she would get for herself, and what she would put in it and so on. WTF lady! I’m not buying this for you. She wouldn’t let me touch any of them, and I some point I got really mad and said «Can you give me a minute to choose one???» She walked away and I finally made my decision which was to never return to that store again. I bought one only because it was on sale. I would give the store itself 5 stars, there’s nothing wrong with the store, but that insane sales lady completely ruined the store experience for me.

this store has been at stanford for a while now, but i still remember when it was the newcomer 2 – 3 years ago. upon walking in, i felt like i had entered a very high end ikea, which makes sense since most of their foods are made in sweden. the design of some of their housewares and furniture definitely had a resemblance to the products that i’ve seen at ikea, only nicer, sheeshee-​er!
in addition to housewares, they also carry women’s clothing, pants, tops, dresses, purses and other accessories. you can also buy fabric to take home and make your own clothing as they have quite a few lovely patterns available. i was quite impressed by how much they managed to fit into this one storefront.
my only slightly negative comment is about the customer service, as the only staff member here just sat at the register/​check out table and read while i perused the merchandise. she never once looked up at me to say hello or ask if i needed assistance.

Service needs to improve, someone snatched a coupon from my wife as they didnt realize i gave it to her (they thought she took coupon without buying something first). Also service is inconsistent and can be somewhat icy depending on the person. Normally i dont read too much into a bad service experience to make a post but theres something off here. We have been to melbourne store and the former nyc shop-​in-​shop in crate & barrel for comparison.
For such a critical location for marimekko, service needs to be much better, considering the relatively higher cost of the items and less friendly return policy vs places like williams sonoma or bed bath beyond. That said, i do love marimekko’s products and look forward to what the new creative director can do for apparel.

The first time I discovered Marimekko I was i print overload paradise! I loved every single pattern and, of course, the iconic flower in fuchsia and orange conquered my heart. That was Helsinki, many years ago. I was so impressed with the beautiful simplicity of these patterns that I started to learn about the classic designers who began creating for the brand and the ones who have followed in the past years, always following a very characteristic style that is so Nordic and always contemporary.
t is not only about the design, but the quality of the fabrics is also remarkable, which means expensive for your pocket. If you can afford, this store in Palo Alto is like a quick trip to Finland minus the jetlag. I did not find all the clothes you get in a Finnish store, however you have plenty of other products and fabrics to buy in bulk and create your own curtains, tablecloth, etc. And right now they are offering free Christmas cookies, delicious!

Beyond my wildest marimekko dreams! staff is friendly & knowledgeable! After moving away from Palo Alto I realize just how special this Marimekko store is. Haven’t had the same friendly service in other stores. I miss you guys!

finally we have it in northern california

I bought an obscenely expensive but very cute girls dress. I should have know better. It looked cheaply made and it was unlined, but I figured it’s Marimekko. Surely Marimeko makes a quality product. Be assured, they do NOT. I’ve bought clothes at Target that are better made. If you don’t mind plunking down bank on cheaply made crap that won’t last more than two washings, than this is the place for you.
I did give this store two stars, though, because their fabric is wonderful.

I love love love all things Marimekko and could ogle their designs and products for hours on end, just basking in their inherent happiness.
However, I have to say the customer service is a bit off. I recently went in to try on dresses, and the sales lady repeatedly opened the curtain without warning and walked right in on me in various states of undress. I barely have any modesty left after having two kids, but seriously?
I also found out the hard way that their gift cards (while so darn cute to look at) can only be used in-​store, not on their website. If you’re trying to spend a gift card and this store doesn’t have what you want, there is no way to order it online or have it sent from another store without paying for it yourself. My recent attempts to place an order with a gift card, including numerous store visits, phone calls, and emails to customer service, got me nothing but a string of no’s. Ugh. It shouldn’t be this hard to buy their cute stuff.

I love Marimekko for all the colors and prints. This newly opened Palo Alto location at Stanford Shopping Center carries everything from fabrics to apparel to iPhone cases. Great go-​to store for hostess gifts or if you need a good dress for a daytime event — beautiful prints, great styles, and helpful staff, I strongly recommend Marimekko at Stanford Shopping Center.

Cute store! I wish I could afford everything, but I can be satisfied with having special dish towels and little knick-​knacks! If you can’t find someone affordable, you can go to Crate & Barrel to get some Marimekko designed stuff for a little cheaper because they’ve had a long partnership together. Since I’m quite an avid Crate & Barrel shopper, I knew I recognized this particular style somewhere without knowing the name of the designer. Now I know! Marimekko!
A wide variety of home goods are found here from towels to bedding, kitchenware, tote bags, and stationery.
This is my new store to find gifts for people! The designs are so fun and happy and unique. What’s more is that the designs are timeless and can go with almost any décor. I love browsing all the different prints, mixing and matching.
The sale associates are very nice and helpful. I was looking at some bedding (I’m in the market for some sheets) and the lady was very nice and tried to find all the designs that fit my bed size. I didn’t end up getting any sheet sets, but I am really reconsidering…
Marimekko is named for 2 things — Mari is an anagram of the founder’s first name Armi, and mekko means dress. Cute.
Come browse this new store at Stanford Mall! It’ll make you happy.

This store is a print-lover’s paradise. For those who are unfamiliar, Marimekko sells glassware, fabrics, bags and clothing that are breathtakingly beautiful pieces of art imbued with a wonderful Norse sense of style and whimsy. Their pieces are bright, design-​conscious conversation starters that I hope to one day be able to fill my home and wardrobe with. Sure, they may not be for everyone, but I can’t help but drool a little bit every time I find myself in their presence. Yes. These items have presence.
Whoa. Let me get back on track here.
I was delighted to find this little store nestled amongst the others at the Stanford Shopping Center. I had been strolling through the shops with my husband during a Thanksgiving-​weekend visit, and when I spotted the Marimekko store I knew I wouldn’t be able to resist its pull. I had always been a fan of their glassware, so upon entering I immediately found myself fawning over their mugs, plates and other housewares. The pieces are bold and quirky, and even the S.O. admitted that they were amazing.
In the center of the store, they have a wall of gorgeous bolts of fabric for sale. My descriptions can’t do them justice, but I found myself wishing I had enough talent with a sewing machine to be able to make proper use of them.
That’s no bother –because on the left side of the store is their clothing section, which is filled with gorgeous pieces with interesting and unexpected constructions. Every few seconds I would find myself running my fingers over an item saying «Look at this one!» or «Oh my gosh –wow this is beautiful!» I know it wasn’t just me, because even the huzz would stop from time to time and say «Sarah, what about this one?» I felt as though I needed to put on one of their dresses and join some sort of Scandinavian electro/​synthpop group. (Is that a little too specific?)
But again, I digress. Unsurprisingly, Marimekko’s wares are a little on the pricey side. Mugs are closer to the realm of affordable-​luxury in the $ 20 apiece range, but many of their beautiful dresses and coats are at the $ 200-​$ 700 price point. Ouch, I know –although I’m certainly inspired to save my pennies so that one day a couple items can be tenderly carried home with me.
/​ridiculous fawning