i was in harvard square yesterday during the wildness that was Oktoberfest, and my heart skipped a beat when i walked past the old crate and barrel store ( a classic ben thompson structure a mass of concrete and glass), and saw that it had been transformed into an orgy of vintage marimekko. it couldn't have been a more brigadoon moment when for a moment i thought a new store had opened with these things for sale. well, no such luck.! i have so much nostalgia for these wonderful lively prints that have been a huge influence on my design oevre.
