Marimekko - Company Announcement

MARIMEKKO TEAMS UP WITH BANANA REPUBLIC FOR SUMMER 2014 CAPSULE COLLECTION

Marimekko Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 12 June 2013, at 9:00 AM


Marimekko Corporation and Banana Republic, a brand owned by Gap Inc., have
today signed an agreement to collaborate and design a capsule collection for
summer 2014. The partnership will be a continuation of the international brand
collaborations that Marimekko has introduced in recent years, reflecting the
widespread interest in Marimekko's original prints and design philosophy. The
capsule collection will be sold in select Banana Republic stores and online
channels worldwide. 

In addition to increased international visibility, the collaboration with
Banana Republic is expected to generate significant royalty earnings to
Marimekko during the last quarter of 2014. 

Further information: Marketing Director Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, tel. +358 9 758 71


MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Corporate Communications

Merja Paulamäki
Tel. +358 9 758 7473
merja.paulamaki@marimekko.fi


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Key media

Marimekko is a Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its
original prints and colours. The company designs and manufactures high-quality
interior decoration items ranging from furnishing fabrics to tableware as well
as clothing, bags and other accessories. When Marimekko was founded in 1951,
its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity.
Marimekko products are sold in approximately 40 countries. In 2012, brand sales
of Marimekko products worldwide amounted to approximately EUR 187 million and
the company's net sales were EUR 88 million. The number of Marimekko stores
totalled 108 at the year end. The key markets are North America, Northern
Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The Group employs around 500 people. The
company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com 

Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering
modern, covetable style for professional women and men. The brand offers
elevated clothing, handbags, jewelry, and eyewear designs at accessible prices.
Dedicated to helping customers achieve professionally and personally, Banana
Republic offers versatile work wear that can be styled for any occasion - from
desk to dinner.  A division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Banana
Republic can be found in over 650 company-operated and franchise retail
locations: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Italy, France, Asia,
Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Customers can also shop
online or at (888) BR-STYLE. For more information, please visit gapinc.com.