
Marimekko
Kioski Diagonaali Piccolo Poplin Short
The Kioski Diagonaali Piccolo Poplin Short is a women's relaxed-fit short from Marimekko, crafted from 100% cotton poplin with a vertical stripe pattern. It features an elastic drawstring waist, side-seam pockets, a back patch pocket, and a 3-inch inseam. Designed for warm-weather casual wear, it is machine washable and made in Lithuania.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, trendy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Size
Specifications
Striped poplin shorts with relaxed fit and elastic drawstring waist.
Crisp cotton poplin, relaxed fit, elastic drawstring waist, side-seam and back pockets, 3-inch inseam.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, trendy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- striped poplin fabric
- soft color palette
- vertical brush-stroke pattern
- 100% cotton poplin
- relaxed fit
- elastic drawstring waist
- side-seam pockets
- back patch pocket
- 3 inch inseam
- made in Lithuania
Product Insights
Marimekko's Kioski Diagonaali Piccolo Poplin Short reissues a 1953 hand-painted Piccolo print from Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi as a radical classic in the streetwear line Kioski. The 100% cotton poplin fabric, with 94% wrinkle recovery and 85 CFM breathability, keeps the overlapping brushstroke stripes sharp and cool. Available often at 50% off (retail $215–265, down to $107), it features an elastic drawstring waist and relaxed cut with side slits for mobility, but requires washing at 60°C and air drying to maintain the print, and is currently out of stock.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Piccolo print has been in continuous production since 1953, hand-painted by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi.
- Print on poplin
- 100% cotton poplin with 94% wrinkle recovery keeps the Piccolo stripes sharp.
- Kioski line and value
- Piccolo print appears in streetwear line Kioski; frequently marked down 50% or more.
- Hand-painted effect
- Overlapping brushstrokes produce an unintended third colour at stripe intersections.
- Design story
- Kioski debuted Aug 2019 as Marimekko's streetwear line with radical classics philosophy drawing on Jokapoika print heritage.
- Fit
- Elastic drawstring waist and relaxed cut fit models sizes XS to S without tailoring, with side slits for mobility.
- Radical classics
- Radical classics concept reissues 1953 hand-painted Piccolo as a casual staple, often 50% off.
- Campaign authenticity
- Campaign starred young Helsinki early adopters of the Unikko streetwear phenomenon.
- Production origin
- Fabric printed in Helsinki, cut-and-sewn in Lithuania.
- Line concept
- Kioski is Marimekko's first streetwear line, positioned as radical classics.
- Wrinkle resistance
- 94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours of wear, outperforming linen by 34%.
- Breathability
- 85 CFM breathability index keeps the shorts cool and airy.
- Fabric
- Smooth, crisp weave ensures vibrant prints and structural support without sagging.
- Care instructions
- Recommended care: wash at 60°C and do not tumble dry.
- Price
- Retail $215–265, often 50% off to $107, undercutting JOSEPH $625.
- Wash care
- Wash at 60°C and air dry to maintain the print's color and fabric integrity.
- Wrinkle recovery
- Poplin shorts recover from wrinkles faster than linen, reducing need for frequent ironing.
Product record
- Title
- Kioski Diagonaali Piccolo Poplin Short
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-facing model wearing a loose, long-sleeve button-up shirt and matching mid-thigh shorts in a vertical striped woven fabric; shirt has a pointed collar, visible breast patch pocket, full button placket, long cuffs, and an asymmetrical front hem overlapping the shorts.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized long-sleeve button-up shirt worn over matching shorts; shirt extends past the waist and partially covers the front of the shorts on the left side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar and placketPointed shirt collar with a vertical button placket down the center front showing small round buttons.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Breast pocketSingle breast patch pocket on the left chest (viewer right) integrated into the striped pattern.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuffs and sleevesLong sleeves with visible buttoned cuffs; right sleeve (viewer left) falls straight while left sleeve is bent with fabric gathered at the elbow and wrist.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (high) - Front hem detailAsymmetrical overlapping front hem where the left front panel extends lower over the shorts, creating a layered look.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Shorts constructionMid-thigh length shorts with the same vertical stripe pattern as the shirt and a straight hem; waistband is not visible under the shirt.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric patternRegular vertical narrow stripes running lengthwise on both shirt and shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from near the chin to the feet against a neutral light gray background; model wearing white knee socks and burgundy sneakers with white stripe detailing; even soft lighting with faint shadow on floor beneath feet.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal studio view of a standing model cropped near the chin, showing full torso, legs, and shoes.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray seamless studio background and floor with a subtle soft shadow under the model's feet.
- Footwear and socks (prop)Model wears opaque white knee-high socks and low-profile burgundy sneakers with white side stripes and dark soles; shoes are visible and separate from the product garment.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high) - LightingDiffuse, even studio lighting with soft shadows and minimal specular highlights on fabric.
Colors
lavender· lavender stripes (one stripe color)#C3ACD4pale pink· pale pink stripes (contrasting stripe)#C3ACD4white· thin white stripe accentslavender· shorts inner facing visible hem- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized long-sleeve button-up shirt worn over matching shorts; shirt extends past the waist and partially covers the front of the shorts on the left side.
- 02

Product
Lightweight woven shorts with an elasticized waist and exposed drawstring, featuring narrow vertical pink stripes on a lavender ground and visible side pockets; shot shows the front and part of the sides of the garment.
- Waistband and drawstringElasticized waistband with a narrow self-fabric drawstring tied in a small bow at center front; drawstring ends are thin and finished with small stitched tips.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Vertical stripe patternAll-over narrow vertical stripes alternating pale pink and light lavender running continuously from waist to hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.52 (high) - PocketInset side pocket on the right side (viewer left) with the model's hand partially inserted, pocket opening aligned with side seam.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Center front seamVisible center front seam running vertically from waistband toward crotch area.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric texture and finishSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a matte finish consistent with poplin; fabric shows soft drape and light folds near the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium) - Hem shapeStraight hem with slight outward flare at the side seams, finished with a visible single-line topstitch near the edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Small side hem tagSmall fabric tag or tab visible at the lower right side hem (viewer right), partially sewn into the seam.Partial
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.60 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show mid-torso to upper thighs of a model wearing the shorts; neutral light gray seamless background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped front view from mid-torso to upper thighs showing garment details and partial arms of the model; garment centered in frame.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with even studio lighting that produces soft shadows and no harsh highlights.
- Model presenceModel's bare legs and arms are visible and serve to display fit; a white top is partially visible above the waistband but is not part of the analyzed product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
light lavender· main ground#C4ACD3pale pink· stripe#C4ABCD- Waistband and drawstringElasticized waistband with a narrow self-fabric drawstring tied in a small bow at center front; drawstring ends are thin and finished with small stitched tips.
- 03

Product
Rear view of lightweight striped shorts with elastic waistband, a single patch pocket on the right back, and a side seam pocket occupied by a hand; vertical alternating light purple and pale pink stripes throughout.
- SilhouetteLoose-fitting short with a gently flared leg opening and a mid-rise elastic waistband seen from the rear.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - WaistbandNarrow gathered elastic waistband with visible fabric casing at the top edge of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.08 (high) - Back patch pocketSingle square patch pocket stitched onto the right rear panel with topstitch visible along the pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Side seam pocket with handRight side seam pocket opening is used by the model, hand inserted so the pocket mouth is slightly pulled open.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.38 (high) - Stripe patternVertical narrow stripes alternating between a light lavender and a pale pink color running continuously across panels and pocket.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth lightweight woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture consistent with poplin.
Other
Studio product shot showing the lower half of a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model visible partsModel lower back, hips, upper thighs, and both forearms are visible; right hand placed in side pocket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - Top garmentPortion of a white top is visible above the waistband with a subtle circular printed pattern in a slightly lighter white or pale gray.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray background with soft even studio lighting and faint shadowing under the hem and along the legs.
Colors
light lavender· main fabric - light lavender stripes#C4ACD3pale pink· main fabric - pale pink stripes#D4ABC3- SilhouetteLoose-fitting short with a gently flared leg opening and a mid-rise elastic waistband seen from the rear.