Marimekko Cambridge

One of my favorite stores in Cambridge. If you’re a Marimekko fan, it’s a must visit.

Some guys like cars. Other guys like hunting and killing things. I like Pillows.
Marimekko has the most amazing collection of pillows you will find anywhere. Soft, plushy and wonderfully bright with whimsical designs, these pillows makes sleeping easy and attracting sleeping partners even easier. Too easy.
While you can find Marimekko products in Crate and Barrels, if you pride yourself on seeing the best selection, you have to come visit this Huron Village gem. There’s more than just pillows here too. Lots of ladies garments and whatnot, but I probably am not fit to comment on those. It all looks nice though.
Insider tip: despite the name and look of designs, Marimekko is not a Japanese company. It is actually Finnish. This is their finest product since Nordic Track.

I would say that I wear Marimekko pretty much every day (well, I am a gallery curator so I do like to look arty!)
Unfortunately we don’t have a flagship store in Australia and I always visit this store when I’m in the Boston area as the staff are lovely and helpful and the visual merchandising is gorgeous! I’ve read other reviews of this store being over priced which I’ve never found! All Marimekko stores are managed by Marimekko and I’ve found that the prices are uniform throughout the USA unless you manage to get something on sale.
Why only four stars, only because it is a little challenging to get there from Brookline for me which is where I normally stay but otherwise make the trip people! The lovely Lisa there will definitely help you out and if they don’t have your size, they will source it for you!
It’s a must!

Very helpful staff who assist you in navigating through the wildly inconsistent sizing that Marimekko has (go there with an open mind that you may fit in a size S or XL depending on the cut). They have pieces that I don’t see in any other websites too, so it’s always a surprise. I love the traditional bright prints but they also have really unique pieces in black, making it a good place to pick up a LBD (which is mostly what I’ve been getting from there).

This is a review of the store itself, rather than the product, because I did not make it inside. The store is not conveniently located to public transportation, so I got a ride out there during their business hours, only to find the door locked. 2 salewomen were standing inside, and when I knocked on the door refused to look at or acknowledge me. One finally did look over, and I held up «6» fingers to ask whether it was open until then, and she just shook her head and walked away.
If you’re closing early, you should at least put a sign on the door saying this, or respond to a customer who has come to try and shop there. I have worked in retail before, and would not treat a customer this way. I felt the staff were rude and disrespectful.

I wish we could transplant this amazing store (in fact, the whole block of stores) to L.A. The selection of Marimekko clothing is fantastic, the best of the best. The owner and her assistant were so nice and patient with us, unfolding a slew of shirts to find just the right size and color combination for my husband. What a great store!

Minus five stars
The shop has beautiful stuff, but
IMHO Great Design and good merchandise do not absolve a retail business from negative reception when:
they charge 25% more than others for the same merchandise.
they act like they are doing a favor in showing something to you
(clothing that has a size and shape– i.e. not a uniform item like a place mat) I was actually sighed at and shown another size of clothing at a distance of about 8 feet to confirm if I’d purchase it!
Do not do these dilettantes any favors by entertaining them so they might deign to confer goods upon you at 25% over their competitor’s RETAIL prices.

I love Marimekko! While I was living in CA, I was fortunate enough to work for a fashion design college where I learned about the brand and its history via an excellent exhibit at the college’s museum. So how excited was I when I got back to the Boston area and discovered a Marimekko shop near my new neighborhood? Ok, very.
We’re lucky to have one of the few Marimekko shops in the country. It’s nice that it’s nestled in the quiet little Huron Village neighborhood. In light of that, the shop is closed on Sundays, so make sure you go on Saturday if you’re looking to visit on the weekend!
They’ve got everything from housewares to clothing to fabric by the yard. No beating around the bush here, the stuff’s expensive. There are regular sales and you need to visit regularly and keep your eyes peeled for those. Usually seasonal. The prints change, so they’ll mark down some older season clothes and prints.
It’s a great place to come and window shop as well. Just really fabulous use of textile and print.

I am a huge fan of Marimekko and, once inside, do love this store. I believe Marimekko clothing is worth the price in design and quality every time! And this store is well merchandised and has a very good selection of each season’s line. However, I have to only leave two stars due to the location and hours of operation. Unless you live in Cambridge, or own a vehicle, its not easy to get to Huron Village. I usually walk rather than waiting for a bus from Harvard Square when coming from Boston. Its a nice walk during good weather but the trip often keeps me from going. Also, they’re not open on Sundays. I was just there last Sunday and after the long walk, discovered they were closed. Given the remote location, I find this surprising. So despite the fact that there is a Marimekko within 5 miles of my home, I usually order online from the Manhattan location. Same stuff, much less hassle.

We are talking classic here, and value. I had a red Marimekko dress (decorated with a dozen multi-​colored fabric pockets in varying sizes including a tiny one on one sleeve and one on the back) when I was pregnant with my daughter, who is now over forty years old. i wore it until it disintegrated. Two years ago, at this marvelous store, I bought another one, this time blue. The fabric is the same tightly woven substantial cotton. i am probably going to disintegrate before my dress does, but at least I won’t die from standing around ironing because it doesn’t NEED ironing. How do they do that? Please note: these styles are timeless and gorgeous. You can buy maybe three dresses at Target for the price of this one and believe me, you will look it.

I grew up with Finnish grandparents and our MN lake house was filled of vintage Marimekko. I have always had a thing for good design and this company never ceases to amaze me, they can’t do anything wrong!
I can’t believe I can now buy the great stuff by the yard and make my own fun pillows, seat covers, place mats and curtains. This is changing my world and house!
A perfect place to come for some extra spiring feeling and shopping. Besides the fabric they have well designed accessories and clothes. A little on the pricey side, but for quality and great timeless design, it’s worth it. Scratch that pricey stuff. I actually think they are very fairly priced, I’m just a bargain hunter.
The most amazing fabric by the yard I have ever scene! Nice clothing and accouterments (those are indeed on the pricey side, but very well made and worth it).
The staff are really awesome too!

what!!! there’s a marimekko store in cambridge? what!!! it’s down the street from where i live?
yes it’s true. the finnish clothing and textile company have a store on huron ave. it’s quite wonderful. i’ve yet to buy anything, but i do like to look. it puts a smile on my face to pass this store everyday on my #72 commutes. they have bolts of fabric you can buy, clothes, accessories.
while there’s no dearth of bourgsie cantabrigian women in this neighborhood, i worry that huron ave doesn’t enjoy the amount of foot traffic that’ll make this store a hit.
now if they could only put a long john silver’s in, i’ll never have to move out of the neighborhood.