How lucky are we...this week, we're thrilled to feature the talented designer Maria Aristidou, hailing from the Island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea! #OMGGG

She joined us straight from her workshop and gave us a complete tour you can only see on our exclusive YouTube interview. Watch and learn all about her current line, projects, and her future in the bridal world!

As always, we love supporting women-owned brands that are changing the fashion industry for the better. #YAAAASSSSS

Maria's journey from self-taught designer to international fashion sensation is a testament to her dedication and passion for creating exquisite, sustainable knitwear, unlike anything you have ever seen before.

Please subscribe and watch this incredible full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

From men's beachwear to women's couture, Maria's designs are all about quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful sustainability.

She shares her unique process, including her signature hand-embroidered scarves and beachwear, and reveals how she's made a name for herself globally.

Fashion Besties, you won't want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at a designer whose work is as innovative as it is beautiful. Tune in to hear about her path to Paris Fashion Week, her dedication to small-batch production, and how she brings her creative vision to life.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

Thank you, Maria, for sharing your fashion wisdom with us this week. Please check out her website and social below:

#womensupportingwomen

Follow Maria:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariafashiondes (Women's) • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastudio_hommes (Men's Wear)

Shop her collection:

• Website: Maria Aristidou • MA STUDIO: https://mastudio.shop • Wolf & Badger

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