VEJA and Marimekko Bring Printmaking to Two Eco-Conscious Silhouettes
The perfect sneaker and its mini-me.
French footwear label VEJA has joined forces with Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko for a limited-edition sneaker collaboration. Uniting Marimekko’s signature, crafty approach to color with VEJA’s commitment to ethical production, the capsule reimagines two silhouettes: the adult Salar and the kid-sized Small Canary.
At the heart of the collection is Popkorni – popcorn in Finnish – a joyful floral motif created by Finnish artist Antti Kekki in 2024. Originally crafted through paper cutting, the playful pink and red pattern mimics soft, fluttering blossoms reminiscent of warm weather and happy memories. On the Salar, rich suede and Organic Traced leather panels break up the Alveomesh upper, slightly muting the dynamic print for everyday wear. Meanwhile, the Small Canary offers a vibrant, mini-me counterpart complete with elastic laces and bold red branding.
True to VEJA’s eco-transparent ethos, both Brazilian-made models are constructed using an array of responsibly sourced materials. Each pair incorporates 100% recycled polyester Alveomesh uppers and linings, sugarcane-derived bio-based E.V.A. midsoles and wild Amazonian rubber outsoles, with the Salar featuring a rugged Vibram sole.
The VEJA x Marimekko collaboration is available to purchase now on the VEJA website and select retailers.
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