Marimekko
Myy Unikko Pleated Skirt
CA$505.00CAD
In Stock
This Marimekko Myy Unikko Pleated Skirt is a mid-calf-length skirt crafted from flowy polyester crepe with an elastic waistband. It features the iconic Unikko poppy pattern in dark gray and black, with narrow accordion knife pleats that create a flared A-line silhouette. The skirt measures 33 inches (84 cm) in length.
- Color
- Grey
- Material
- Polyester crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic, boho-chic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
Patterned Black
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Flowy midi skirt with accordion pleats and Marimekko's iconic Unikko poppy pattern in grey crepe.
Elastic waist, polyester crepe, accordion pleating, pull-on style.
- Color
- Grey · gray
- Material
- Polyester crepe
- Style
- casual, classic, boho-chic
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- polyester crepe fabric
- elastic waistband
- accordion pleating
- flowy A-line silhouette
- iconic Unikko poppy pattern by Maija Isola
- knee-length hem (33 inches)
- pull-on styling
- lightweight and breezy
- easy-care synthetic fabric
- relaxed fit through hip and thigh
Product Insights
The Myy Unikko Pleated Skirt from Marimekko features the Unikko pattern, first created in 1964 as a defiant response to a floral ban, echoing pop art and flower power, and now a signature design among over 500. After 36 years on home textiles, the pattern enters fashion, with the Patterned Black variant tracing to a 1960s black-olive colorway (dark grey with black print, not solid black). The skirt is made from dense recycled polyester crepe with a soft pebbled texture, providing a fluid A-line drape, opacity, and permanent pleats that resist creasing. The relaxed elastic waist fits true to size, and the silhouette’s mid-calf length on a 5'11 model means shorter frames see a longer hem. Pair it with leather or denim for varied looks.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- Defied a floral ban and debuted with Warhol's Flowers in 1964.
- Pattern legacy
- 36 years on home textiles, then signature pattern among 500+ designs.
- Colorway origin
- Patterned Black variant traces to the 1960s black-olive Unikko.
- Design story
- Unikko debuted in 1964 as a designer’s rebellion, echoing pop art and flower power.
- Fashion journey
- Unikko spent its first 36 years on home textiles; this skirt marks its modern fashion chapter.
- Material
- 100% polyester, as dense recycled crepe, provides a fluid drape and crisp pleats.
- Styling
- The skirt's dense recycled polyester pleats allow it to pair with a leather jacket, cherry sweater, and Unikko denim for varied looks.
- Hand feel
- Crepe weave is soft and has a pebbled surface texture.
- Drape
- Dense crepe falls in a fluid A-line and resists creasing.
- Opacity
- Fabric density makes the skirt opaque without a lining.
- Print depth
- Pebbled texture adds matte depth to the printed pattern.
- Care
- Hand wash, no iron/no dryer, mesh bag, hang by waistband.
- Crease resistance
- Fabric resists creasing, reducing need for steaming or pressing.
- Sizing
- Relaxed elastic waist fits true to size; order your usual Marimekko size.
- Length
- Size S reaches mid-calf (33 length) on a 5'11 model; shorter frames see a longer hem.
- Silhouette
- Relaxed A-line and wide hem prevent clinging; permanent pleats and dense fabric keep shape.
- Color name
- Patterned Black skirt is dark grey with black floral print, not solid black.
- Color history
- The black/dark grey Unikko is a 1960s-origin colorway.
- Color appearance
- Crepe fabric gives the Unikko print a matte, subtle contrast.
Product record
- Title
- Myy Unikko Pleated Skirt
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 505 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling the Myy skirt for everyday and events
- Sustainable fashion influencer Jazmine Rogers (@thatcurlytop) posted an Instagram reel showing three distinct outfit formulas for the pink Myy Unikko skirt, visually confirming the silhouette’s ability to stretch from casual daytime to elevated evening just by switching the top and accessories.
- Harper’s Bazaar’s Fall 2025 guide specifically recommends pairing a gray pleated midi with a distressed leather jacket and a cream tie-neck blouse for a rebellious twist, a formula that injects unkempt cool into the Myy’s floral femininity.
- The same Harper’s Bazaar report proposes lifting a classic gray pleated skirt with a bright cherry-red crewneck sweater and a khaki car coat, a high-contrast color injection that turns the Myy’s dark grey floral into a vibrant fall focal point.
- Marimekko’s style journal spotlights Vicky Montanari layering an Unikko denim shirt over a white tee and a matching pleated Unikko skirt for a coordinated print-on-print fall look — a maximalist template that treats the Myy as the hero piece of a head-to-toe Unikko story.
The Unikko pattern’s design history and cultural impact
- Unikko spent its first 36 years exclusively on home textiles — curtains, tablecloths, sofas, even entire walls — before migrating to clothing; wearing it on a skirt connects to a relatively recent expansion of the pattern into fashion that is still a novelty within its 60-year history.
- Unikko was Maija Isola’s 1964 protest against Armi Ratia’s ban on floral prints — Ratia immediately bought eight of Isola’s floral designs, making Unikko a pattern born from creative defiance that has become Marimekko’s most recognizable symbol.
- Unikko is just one of more than 500 patterns Maija Isola created for Marimekko over her career, yet it became the house’s defining motif — a testament to its singular balance of graphic simplicity and layered detail that still stands out 60 years later.
- Unikko debuted in 1964, the same year Andy Warhol produced his Flower series, and the pattern became emblematic of the 1960s pop art and flower power movements; this skirt carries the graphic, optimistic energy of that era when art, fashion, and social change converged.
- The first Unikko used red petals with an orange center that overlapped during printing to create an unintended fifth color — a happy accident characteristic of Marimekko’s hand-printing; the skirt’s black-and-dark-grey variant descends from the early black and olive green Unikko introduced in the same 1960s wave.
Accordion pleat durability and long-term care
- Washing the skirt inside a fine-mesh laundry bag reduces friction and mechanical agitation that can rough up the surface of the polyester crepe and misalign the delicate accordion pleats, extending the pristine look of the Unikko print.
- Storing the skirt on a clip hanger rather than folded lets the A-line silhouette hang freely, preventing the accordion pleats from being crushed or developing permanent creases that would flatten the skirt's signature texture.
- Hanging the skirt by the waistband, rather than drying it flat or in a machine, uses the water's own weight to gently realign each accordion pleat, preserving the crisp geometry that defines the silhouette.
How the recycled polyester crepe feels and drapes
- The fine, pebbled grain of the crepe weave gives the black-and-grey Unikko pattern a subtle, matte depth that feels more tactile than a flat print — the texture also helps the fabric slide over the body rather than catching, enhancing the skirt’s comfortable movement.
- Recycled polyester crepe of this type has a soft, pebbled surface that resists wrinkling, so the skirt maintains a smooth, polished look without constant attention — a quality that makes it particularly travel-friendly.
- The skirt’s fabric is described as 'dense recycled polyester' on the official Marimekko product page, giving it a substantial weight that hangs with a fluid, A-line drape — the result is a flowy silhouette where the accordion pleats open and close gracefully without clinging or losing their structure.
How Myy compares to other Marimekko skirts
- Both skirts are constructed with the same relaxed A-line fit, elastic waistband, and wide hem — meaning the drape and movement are interchangeable, so the decision rests purely on which Unikko variation speaks to you and whether the Piirto version's current discount matters.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Mid-calf-length pleated skirt with narrow vertical knife pleats and an all-over large floral motif in two dark tones; visible waistband is gathered at the top front of the skirt.
- SilhouetteA flowing mid-calf skirt with a flared A-line shape created by narrow, closely spaced vertical pleats.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.18 · w 0.82 · h 0.67 (high) - Pleat detailRegular narrow knife pleats running vertically from the waistband to the hem; pleats are sharply defined and maintain consistent spacing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - WaistbandTop edge shows a gathered waistband area where fabric is slightly more compressed; waistband appears to sit at the natural waist in the visible front.Partial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Surface patternLarge stylized floral motif composed of overlapping rounded flower shapes and circular centers in a darker tone printed over a slightly lighter dark ground.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high) - HemStraight cut hem that follows the pleated contour, ending mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.80 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the skirt worn by a model from waist to feet against a neutral light gray background; model wears a patterned blouse and black leather ankle boots which serve as styling props.
- Model stylingModel shown from waist down with hands resting at sides; blouse tucked into the skirt at the front is visible and has a different floral line pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Footwear propBlack leather ankle boots with side zipper visible and slight heel, worn by the model and visible below the skirt hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.82 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft shadow beneath the boots; lighting is diffuse and highlights pleat texture without harsh specular highlights.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical crop focusing on skirt front and lower torso; image includes part of the blouse and the model's lower legs and feet.
Colors
dark gray and black floral· skirt main body#403F44- SilhouetteA flowing mid-calf skirt with a flared A-line shape created by narrow, closely spaced vertical pleats.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a pleated midi skirt with narrow vertical knife pleats and an all-over large floral pattern in dark gray and black, falling to mid-calf.
- Silhouette and viewRear view of a mid-calf length skirt with an A-line shape created by evenly spaced vertical pleats.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (high) - Pleat typeNarrow, sharply pressed vertical knife pleats running from the waistband to the hem, creating consistent vertical ridges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.61 (high) - PatternAll-over large stylized poppy-like floral motif in a darker black tone printed across the dark gray fabric; motifs overlap pleats and remain visible when pleats are closed.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.68 (high) - Waistband areaTop of skirt shows a fitted waistband with pleats emerging directly from it; waistband aligns with model's natural waist at the rear.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem detailStraight, even hem finishing slightly above the ankles, pleats terminate cleanly at the hem.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.80 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a plain light gray background showing model from waist to feet wearing black ankle boots; soft studio lighting with subtle shadow below model.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with even, soft studio lighting and a faint shadow beneath the model.
- Prop - footwearModel wears black leather ankle boots with a rear zipper and leather pull tabs; boots are styling props, not part of the skirt.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionImage is framed to show the garment from the waist down to the feet, centered horizontally and cropped just above the waist.
Colors
dark gray· main fabric base#4A494Dblack· floral print#0E0E0E- Silhouette and viewRear view of a mid-calf length skirt with an A-line shape created by evenly spaced vertical pleats.
- 03
Product
Pleated mid-length skirt with large floral print in dark gray and black, shown worn with a long-sleeve patterned blouse and ankle boots. The skirt has narrow vertical pleats creating a flared drape at the hem.
- Skirt silhouetteMid-length pleated skirt with narrow, evenly spaced vertical pleats that flare outward toward the hem, creating full drape on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.35 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Skirt patternAll-over large floral motif consisting of solid black flower shapes over a dark gray ground; pattern repeats across pleats and remains visible despite folding.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high) - Waist and closureWaistband is not visible; top covers the skirt's upper edge so closure details are obscured.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.15 (medium) - Fabric finishFabric appears smooth with a subtle sheen visible on the pleat faces, suggesting a lightweight woven material that holds crisp pleats.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.45 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (medium) - Top visibleLong-sleeve button-front blouse with a smaller outlined floral print in a lighter gray on a black ground; hem of blouse falls over the skirt and is slightly irregular at the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - BootsAnkle-length black leather boots with a squared toe and a side zipper visible on the inner ankle of the forward foot.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.73 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Hem movementSkirt hem is splayed outward on the left side of the image, showing the pleats opened and the floral print across pleat folds.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.55 · h 0.35 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a seated model on a simple wooden stool against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical studio shot showing a seated model cropped above the eyes; emphasis on clothing and lower body with negative space at top-right.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray seamless background and matching floor with soft shadow under stool and boots.
- Prop - stoolPlain light wood stool with visible legs supporting the model on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.35 (high) - LightingEven diffuse studio lighting from front-left that produces soft, minimal shadows and consistent exposure across garments.
Colors
dark gray· skirt ground#403F44black· skirt floral print#0D0E0Eblack· blouse ground#0D0E0Elight gray· blouse floral outlines#5A5B5Cblack leather· boots#0E0E0E- Skirt silhouetteMid-length pleated skirt with narrow, evenly spaced vertical pleats that flare outward toward the hem, creating full drape on the visible side.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Marimekko
Myy Unikko | Marimekko Pre-loved
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Q&A
5 answered- The description says 'grey crepe skirt', but the variant is 'Patterned Black' and the main image shows a black background. What is the actual base color of the skirt?
- The skirt's base colors are black and dark grey in the Unikko pattern. The official Marimekko product page lists the color as 'black,dark gray' [1], so despite the listing description mentioning 'grey', the 'Patterned Black' variant refers to this black/dark grey colorway.
- Does the skirt have a lining, or is the polyester crepe opaque enough to be worn without one?
- The product details do not mention a lining, and the fabric is described as 'dense recycled polyester' [1], which suggests it is opaque enough to wear without one. No lining is listed in any official product description.
- How does the elastic waist fit relative to standard Marimekko sizing—does it run true to size, or should one size down/up for a comfortable fit?
- The elastic waist is relaxed and fits true to size based on 'Fit: Regular' and size S fitting a 5'11" model [4]. The KIITOSlife retailer notes 'Fit: Relaxed' and 'Sizing: Standard' [6]. We recommend consulting the size chart for your exact measurements, but staying with your usual Marimekko size should work.
- Can the accordion pleats be ironed or steamed if they become flattened during washing or storage, or are they permanent?
- Do not iron the pleats, as they are permanent and can be damaged by direct heat. Instead, steam without pressing to refresh them after washing or storage [6]. The care instructions also specify hand washing and no tumble drying [4].
- Is the polyester crepe material made from recycled fibers or sustainably sourced, given Marimekko’s commitment to timeless design?
- Yes, the skirt is made of 'dense recycled polyester' [1], so the material is sourced from recycled fibers. This aligns with Marimekko's emphasis on timeless design and sustainability.