Vuokko Nurmesniemi worked between 1953 and 1960 at Finnish design house Marimekko, known for its iconic floral and stripe designs in contrasting colours. Even during this period, her flowing, loose, architectural designs were revolutionary, contrasting greatly with the narrow waistlines fashionable at the time. This ‘circle dress’ sums up Nurmesniemi’s style well. It consists of a single shape: a large circle, with holes for the head and arms. [text 2024]