Testimonials
“Starting this project with Mari held the promise of leveraging her technical design expertise and an expansive network of suppliers—a precious resource for my startup business. Establishing a new brand frequently encounters hurdles, especially when dealing with suppliers, yet Mari adeptly connected with precisely the right industry contacts. What truly set her apart in the early phases of this project was her commitment to finding solutions. In contrast, some suppliers and designers displayed pessimism or indifference; her "can-do" attitude perfectly aligned with my vision and the project's needs. There were so many ups and downs along the way that it seems almost miraculous that we are where we are, i.e., right in the middle of the first bulk production! Marines approached each challenge, believing in our ability to find solutions, transforming each issue into a problem-solving exercise. If you are impatient (I definitely am), think twice about starting a knitwear project, particularly when the design and yarn are intricate. My general advice would be that, given how incredibly difficult it is to make a knitwear project successful, Mari is the right person to help you.”— Alexandra Staufer, Jakob Knitwear
“Working alongside Mari to design our first knitwear collection was such a joy. She thoughtfully connected us with female producers in Peru to align with our brand values. Not only did she immediately understand the direction we wanted to take with these pieces, but she also designed timeless, heirloom pieces that will last for generations and exceed our expectations. Her expertise and connections were undoubtedly essential to bringing this collection to life.”
— Jess Bercovici, Casa de Stela
“I’ve been working with Mari for 2.5 years, and she has been a tremendous asset in getting my brand off the ground. She has helped with everything from sketching to tech packs, factory communication, and sourcing and has also connected me to many other helpful industry professionals within her network. She is always organized, reliable, trustworthy, and professional and is incredibly talented at what she does.”
— Kaley Frost, AMYAH
“Mari has been an instrumental partner to the development and growth of our knitwear program. Her wealth of knowledge and creative direction is unmatched. ”
Taylor Olson
“You’ve made navigating this development process so easy for us.”
Taylor Gorski & Emily Daskas
“I wanted to create something unique, and your design is just that!”
Sandra Ney
