Marina Mejia Atelier

Marina is a Peruvian fashion designer whose work is the result of constant research and careful material selection. Her style is a fusion of modernity with tradition and an ongoing quest to create elegant, beautiful, and functional garments. Marina adds a personal touch to each design, showcasing her passion for fashion and design.

Marina began her work in the world of fashion in 1987, and since then, her career as a designer has been both intense and versatile. She has showcased her collections in various countries, and her designs are produced in limited editions, with some being unique and exclusive pieces. Marina is a dedicated and ongoing researcher of fashion and international trends, which frequently leads to her being invited to give lectures and specialized courses on these subjects.

Marina studied Fashion Design at two prestigious institutes in Lima. She was later awarded a scholarship by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to specialize in garment production in five cities across the United States. Upon returning to Peru, she presented her first cotton collection called "Cotton is My Fashion." She further pursued specialization studies in Fashion Marketing at the Textile Institute of Reutlingen University in Germany and Clothing Business Management offered by the School of Economics at the University of Finland. Since then, Marina has continued her intense work in the fashion industry and garment manufacturing.

As both a designer and entrepreneur, Marina has dedicated part of her time to guild work, serving as the President of the Garment Committee of the National Society of Industries of Peru and as a member of the National Council of SENATI in Lima. Marina has also ventured into the field of journalism, writing specialized articles on fashion and design. She has contributed to newspaper and served as the Director of the Peruvian Garments magazine for the National Society of Industries, contributed to the USA-based La Bobina magazine, and served as the Editor and owner of AT Apparel Trends Report magazine, specializing in fashion trends. Furthermore, Marina dedicated two years of work as a Specialized Consultant in Design and Product Development for the SIPPO ADEX project, supported by the Swiss government.