Archival Marimekko Ritva Falla Doubleface Cotton Striped Blouse Purple Y2K Minimalist Snap Button Unisex Oversized S M

**Nordic Functionalist Elegance: An Archival Masterpiece**

**The Provenance & Aesthetic:**
An exceptional piece of Nordic sartorial history, this archival shirt represents the pinnacle of Ritva Falla’s tenure at Marimekko during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Renowned for her uncompromising vision of functionalist elegance, Falla engineered this piece with an architectural rigor that bridges mid-century Scandinavian modernism and turn-of-the-century avant-garde minimalism.

**Textiles & Fabrication:**
The garment is meticulously crafted from a heavy, structural 100% premium doubleface cotton (Puuvilla / Bomull), a rare fabrication technique that yields a dual-sided aesthetic. The exterior features a dense, deep-purple and charcoal linear stripe sequence, while the interior reveals a contrasting, finely calibrated micro-striped pattern in silver-gray and violet—ideal for structural cuffing. This heavy-gauge weave grants the blouse an autonomous stance, allowing the dramatic, high-sculpted stand-up collar to retain its precise, volumetric shape.

**Silhouette & Hardware:**
The piece displays a masterful interplay of tension and release. Constructed with a highly contoured, darted back and a beautifully fluid, curved hemline, it forms a striking sculptural silhouette. The brutalist, industrial undertone is completed by a sequential front placket of original, minimalist silver-tone metal snap button closures, adding a sleek, contemporary touch.

**Curator's Condition Report:**
* **Grade:** Museum/Collector Quality.
* **Details:** Immaculate vintage condition with almost no signs of wear, preserving the absolute integrity of the textile and hardware.

**Details & Sizing:**
* **Brand:** Marimekko (Designed by Ritva Falla)
* **Era:** Circa Y2K (Late 90s / Early 00s)
* **Origin:** Nordic Heritage / Scandinavian Design
* **Tagged Size:** EU 46 (Vintage Women's Archive Sizing)

**Curated Fit & Photography Note:** Due to the compact 41 cm shoulder-to-shoulder architecture, this piece is intentionally curated to be worn as a relaxed, boxy oversized statement shirt for modern sizes **Small to Medium (S-M / EU 36-40)**. The heavy doubleface drape allows it to fall into a sharp, fluid genderless silhouette. *Please note: The garment has been pinned/tailored closely to the mannequin for editorial photography. Its true physical shape is a relaxed, architectural boxy fit.* Please verify with the precise flat measurements below!

**Measurements (Taken Flat):**
* Pit to Pit (Chest Width): 54 cm (21.2")
* Shoulder to Shoulder: 41cm (16.1")
* Total Length: 61 cm (24.0")

**Shipping:**
Shipped fully insured and tracked from Germany. Packaged with care for the archives. Note for US costumers: At the moment only DHL Express / UPS possible.