The Kirsti Paakkanen Collection I – the unique wardrobe of a legendary Finnish entrepreneur2.2.2026 09:15:00 CET | Stockholms Auktionsverk (ENG) | Press Release
Kirsti Paakkanen (1929–2021) was the woman who saved Marimekko and transformed the brand into an international design icon. One of Finland’s most influential business leaders, she was also a true style connoisseur with an uncompromising eye for form, quality, and couture. Stockholms Auktionsverk now presents The Kirsti Paakkanen Collection I, the first of three auctions featuring exclusive clothing, handbags, and shoes from her iconic wardrobe.