Designer Biography
Ariana learned design through her education at The Maine College of Art in Portland Maine. She is a dedicated apparel designer who specializes in women’s wear with a focus on unique pattern drafting techniques. Her work is a combination of manipulation tactics, textile exploration and precise tailoring. Ariana works mostly with luxury textiles to create a concise line of upscale garments
From conception to production there is a focus on the physical representation of women in society. Ariana wants to design clothing in a way that makes the wearer confident and uniquely individualistic. Carefully avoiding the common theme of objectification in fashion, she tries to create work that acts as an extension of the wearer's inner personality. Ariana began her design practice at Maine College of Art in the fall of 2013. She graduated with her BFA in Spring of 2017 with the conclusion of her senior thesis. Since then, she has refined her stylistic skills and continues to create custom garments for a small group of clientel. To Ariana, the most important aspect of her work is in the quality of her craft, and the reaction she receives from her customers.