It’s got its socks rolled down. The charming glasses designed by Anu Penttinen for Marimekko are the latest members of the In Good Company tableware family. The relaxed, direct, in character, indirect- looking shape of the glasses, combined with Marimekko’s characteristic multicolour, take a stance against formalised thinking. Like a person with his or her socks rolled down, Penttinen’s glasses are natural and liberated, self-assured individuals.

The unique aesthetics of the Socks rolled down glasses is multidimensional: on the one hand they reflect Marimekko’s expressive panoply of patterns, and on the other, in all their colourfulness, they emphasise the fine movement characteristic of their material – freedom. The parts of the Socks Rolled Down glasses set are defined to suit an uncomplicated lifestyle. Their approachable essence beckons one to enjoy moments at the table in company, a tumbler in hand, on weekdays as well as special occasions. The set is comprised of tumblers, stem glasses, and a jug.

With this glassware set Marimekko aims to encourage the use of tap water instead of bottled water, with its large carbon footprint, at least in countries where tap water is good to drink. Water is Adam’s ale.

Anu Penttinen is a glass designer and a graduate of University of Arts and Design. She has a glass studio of her own in Nuutajärvi Glass Village. Penttinen is inspired by the phenomena and details of urban life. Her design is predicated on graphical clarity and strong colours – a perfect fit with Marimekko’s design philosophy.