Leiot Unikko Kioski sweatshirt product image (primary)
Front view of a long-sleeve crewneck sweatshirt with a large bold floral print covering the body and sleeves. Visible ribbed crew neckline, ribbed cuffs and ribbed hem; relaxed fit worn by model.

Marimekko

Leiot Unikko Kioski Sweatshirt

5/5 (1)
CA$99.95CAD
Out of Stock

The Marimekko Leiot Unikko Kioski Sweatshirt is a women's crewneck sweatshirt featuring the brand's Unikko floral print. It is constructed from 100% cotton jersey with a terry lining, offering a relaxed fit, crew neck, and ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem. Machine washable and sized true to fit, it is suitable for casual everyday wear.

Material
100% Cotton
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, minimal, playful
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Luxurious cotton sweatshirt with tone-on-tone Unikko print, relaxed fit, and ribbed edging.

Soft 100% cotton jersey with terry lining, crew neck, relaxed fit.

Material
100% Cotton
Style
casual, minimal, playful
Occasion
casual, loungewear
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • tone-on-tone Unikko print
  • ultra-comfortable 100% cotton jersey with terry lining
  • relaxed fit
  • crew neck
  • ribbed edging
  • graphic piece
  • playful, refined, and minimalist aesthetic

Product Insights

Marimekko's Leiot Unikko Kioski Sweatshirt reinterprets the 1964 Unikko print — originally a hand-painted protest against the house's no-floral policy — for the gender-neutral Kioski streetwear line launched in 2019. The oversized poppies run unbroken across shoulder seams, sleeves, back, cuffs and hem, preserving Unikko's full-width scale at a two-color red-on-blue reduction; because each garment is cut from the full fabric width, every piece's placement is unique. The relaxed dropped-shoulder silhouette is built from 100% organic cotton French terry (self-reported organic, not GOTS-certified) sourced under Marimekko's policy that excludes conventional cotton and bans supplies from Xinjiang, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and manufactured in Vietnam. The unbrushed loopback interior breathes, keeping the wearer cooler than brushed fleece, while the fabric softens with age, resists pilling, and holds its shape without bagging at elbows or hem. The primary tradeoff is care: it must be washed inside out, air-dried reshaped, and never tumble-dried, with a 6% shrinkage limit. Currently out of stock with a 5-star rating, the design inherits a brand heritage that reached a US audience via Jacqueline Kennedy's 1960 Sports Illustrated cover, four years before Unikko existed.

Verified claims

Design heritage
Unikko was created in 1964 as a protest against Marimekko's no-floral policy and became its most popular print.
Pattern
Unikko was hand-painted by Isola at full fabric width and used on interiors for 36 years before reaching clothing.
Kioski collection
Marimekko Kioski collection is gender-neutral streetwear launched in August 2019.
Gender
Marketed for women but designed as gender-neutral streetwear.
Print continuity
The floral print runs uninterrupted from the chest onto both sleeves.
Comfort
Unbrushed loopback interior breathes, keeping you cooler than brushed fleece.
Shape retention
Relaxed silhouette holds shape without bagging at elbows or hem.
Durability
Softens with age and resists pilling, unlike brushed fleece.
Care
Wash inside out and air-dry reshaped; no tumble-drying — shrinkage limit is 6%.
Color lineage
Red-on-blue Kioski print pares the archival Unikko's red, pink and orange down to two colors.
Print scale
Large poppies spanning the garment preserve Unikko's full-width hand-painted scale.
Fabric & construction
Cotton French terry is 100% organic; Marimekko's cotton sourcing policy has excluded conventional cotton since 2024.
Print uniqueness
Every Leiot sweatshirt is cut from the full fabric width, making each print unique.
US breakthrough
Jacqueline Kennedy wore Marimekko on a Dec 1960 Sports Illustrated cover, four years before Unikko's debut.
Cotton sourcing
Marimekko bans cotton from Xinjiang, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Country of origin
Country of origin: Vietnam
Relaxed fit
French terry keeps the relaxed dropped-shoulder shape from bagging out during wear.
Organic certification
The 100% organic cotton claim is Marimekko self-reported, and the available product details do not reference GOTS certification, so independent GOTS certification cannot be confirmed.
Fabric weight and season
The sweatshirt is a mid-weight piece made from cotton jersey with a terry lining, and it is suitable for fall layering under a jacket or coat.
Sizing guidance
The relaxed fit is roomier than standard sizing; shoppers who want a more fitted look should size down.
Print application method
The Unikko motif is printed on the cotton French terry rather than woven in, so it won't crack like a thick vinyl transfer, but colours can soften or fade with harsh washing.
Washing temperature
Machine washing at 40°C is only appropriate if the care label specifies 40°C; otherwise, follow the washing temperature on the garment label rather than applying a universal setting.

Product record

Title
Leiot Unikko Kioski Sweatshirt
Brand
Marimekko
Price
99.95 CAD
Availability
Out of stock
Rating
5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5

Image Analysis

2 images
Leiot Unikko Kioski sweatshirt product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a long-sleeve crewneck sweatshirt with a large bold floral print covering the body and sleeves. Visible ribbed crew neckline, ribbed cuffs and ribbed hem; relaxed fit worn by model.

  • SilhouetteFront-facing long-sleeve sweatshirt with dropped/relaxed shoulders and a straight hem sitting at the model's hips.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Neckline detailCrew neckline with a visible ribbed collar and a short topstitching detail at the front center of the collar.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Cuffs and hemRibbed sleeve cuffs and ribbed bottom hem in the same printed fabric, forming slightly gathered sleeve ends and a fitted hem.
    3 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Print patternLarge stylized flower motifs printed all over the front and sleeves; petals are broad and rounded with circular center shapes that include an inner ring detail.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Print color contrastFlower shapes appear in a bright red while the negative-space areas between petals are a light cool blue, creating high-contrast blocks of color.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Inner ring detailEach flower center contains a darker red circular ring and a smaller darker red oval at the center, visible on the chest and lower front flowers.
    2 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.23 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Sleeve pattern continuationThe floral print continues uninterrupted onto both sleeves, aligning large flower motifs across shoulder and sleeve panels.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high)

Other

Studio shot with a neutral light gray background; model cropped at mid-thigh and head partially visible; soft even lighting with subtle shadowing; visible denim jeans worn by model are not part of the product.

  • BackgroundUniform light gray studio background without props or textures.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model framingModel shown from just above the head to mid-thigh, hands partially hidden behind hips, sweatshirt centered in frame.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and a slight shadow under the hem and at sleeve folds.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (medium)
  • Other clothing visibleBlue patterned denim jeans visible below the sweatshirt; not described as product attributes.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)

Colors

bright red· flower petal areas#DB4344light cyan blue· negative-space background between petalsdeep red· flower center rings and small ovals#C32A2E
Leiot Unikko Kioski sweatshirt product image 2
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Product

Rear view of a crewneck sweatshirt with an allover large red floral print on a light blue ground, showing ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem and a stitched rectangular patch at the lower back.

  • Overall silhouetteBack of a relaxed-fit crewneck sweatshirt with dropped shoulders and full-length sleeves visible to the wrists.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high)
  • NecklineWide ribbed crewneck collar in the same red color as the floral print, sitting flat against the neck.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Hem and cuffsRibbed hem band and ribbed sleeve cuffs in red matching the floral elements, with the hem sitting at the top of the hips.
    3 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.67 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Allover printLarge, stylized red flower shapes with darker red concentric ring details printed across the entire visible back and sleeves on a light blue background.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Printed detailDarker red irregular ring or brushstroke detail near flower centers, visible on multiple flower motifs.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Lower-back patchRectangular stitched patch or pocket-like rectangular stitch visible near the lower left back above the hem.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam line running horizontally from the neck to the sleeve indicating seam construction.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio rear product shot on a neutral light gray background showing a model from the back cropped at mid-thigh; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Model and poseA model is standing with back toward the camera, head turned slightly to the right; hands relaxed at sides with the left hand partially visible.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light gray studio background without visible props or texture.
  • LightingEven, soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the hem and along sleeve folds but no harsh highlights.
  • Image cropImage is cropped to show from the back of the model's head down to the mid-thigh, including the top of patterned denim pants.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)

Colors

vivid red· flower petals#E24445dark red· flower center ring detail#C4242Clight pastel blue· background ground

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

Superbe chandail

Hélène D.

Il est très beau et de bonne qualité

Reddit Insights

1 threads · r/helsinki

A single comment notes Marimekko Unikko sweatshirts as a trendy item among teenage boys, priced around 250 euros.

neutral sentiment30% match

The comment objectively states the trend without expressing opinion.

Themes

Trendiness among teenage boysneutral
Price pointneutral

Use Cases

  • Fashion item for teenage boys

Watch Out For

lowHigh price (~250 EUR)

Source Threads

  • Comment mentioning Unikko sweatshirt trend among teenage boys

    Unikko is fashionable every 25th year. And this time they got teenage boys too lured in to it too, begging their mommas and poppas to buy them the 250euro (or something like that) Unikko hoodie/sweatshirt.

    u/gishlir/helsinkiView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/tops/t-shirts-sweatshirts/leiot-unikko-kioski-sweatshirt--12057-29726116?colourId=0
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