Product Launches
Marimekko and VEJA Release Salar and Small Canary Sneakers in Popkorni Print
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- VEJA and Marimekko launched a limited-edition capsule with the Salar for adults and the Small Canary for kids.
- Both sneakers carry Popkorni, a pink and red floral print created by Finnish artist Antti Kekki in 2024.
- The shoes are made in Brazil from 100 percent recycled polyester Alveomesh, sugarcane-derived bio-based E.V.A. and wild Amazonian rubber.
- The capsule is on sale now at veja-store.com and select retailers, with pricing not published in the announcement.
VEJA and Marimekko have launched a limited-edition sneaker capsule built on two silhouettes, the Salar for adults and the Small Canary for kids, both carrying the Popkorni floral print. stupidDOPE reported the release on November 14, 2026, with pricing not published in the announcement.
How the Salar and Small Canary Differ
The Salar is the adult model, with an Alveomesh upper carrying the Popkorni print, suede and Organic Traced leather panels, and a rugged Vibram sole. The Small Canary is the kids' version, described as a mini-me counterpart, with elastic laces and bold red branding. Both are made in Brazil.
Popkorni, Finnish for popcorn, is a pink and red floral motif created by Finnish artist Antti Kekki in 2024 and originally crafted through paper cutting. The announcement ties the print's mood to warm weather and happy memories.
VEJA describes its own approach as eco-transparent, and the announcement lists the shared construction: uppers and linings in Alveomesh made from 100 percent recycled polyester, midsoles in bio-based E.V.A. Derived from sugarcane, and outsoles using wild Amazonian rubber. The Salar adds its Vibram sole and its suede and Organic Traced leather panels on top.
The capsule is available now through the VEJA website and select retailers. The announcement does not publish pricing for either model and gives no separate release date beyond availability now.
Marimekko's Earlier Capsule Announcements
FashionUnited reported that Marimekko and Veja would launch a limited-edition capsule on November 12, 2026, featuring the Salar for adults and the Small Canary for children printed with the Popkorni design. Prtimes reported that a Godiva x Marimekko limited collaboration product featuring the Kukasta kukkaan print would go on sale at Godiva stores from November 1, 2026, with prices ranging from ¥1,728 to ¥6,600.
November 12 Capsule Date
FashionUnited gave November 12, 2026 as the launch date for the Marimekko and Veja capsule.
Companies in this story
- Marimekko · www.marimekko.com/com_en