Maya Stewart
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About
Maya Stewart’s designs have been featured in Vogue, W Magazine, Elle, Vanity Fair.
A graduate of the London College of Fashion, Ms. Stewart's notable awards include the Professor Jimmy Choo Award and Student Accessory Designer of the Year. She has also presented her collections at Paris, New York, and Los Angeles Fashion Week.
She brings inspiration from her many years spent in London, New York, and Los Angeles. -
Education
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BA (Honors) Cordwainers Accessories: Product Design & DevelopmentLondon College of Fashion2007 - 2010
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Fashion Design .Otis College of Art and Design2004 - 2006
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Experience
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Designer/Creative Director/ConsultantFreelanceJan 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)Conduct trend forecasting, concept development and inspiration research.
Provide designs and direction for handbag and accessory collections.
Create tech packs for manufacturers in Los Angeles, Asia and Italy.
Work directly with manufacturers to oversee samples and production. -
Accessories Developer / Technical DesignerYEEZY adidasCalabasas, CAMay 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 1 month)Worked directly with YEEZY Creative Director and adidas Senior Manager of Global Product Operations identifying and resolving technical issues with designs. Prepared tech packs, prototypes, patterns, and BOM’s for the factory. Sourced and ordered all materials for collection. Responsible for the new factory and supplier sourcing. Created textile concepts for apparel, footwear, and accessories. Made prototypes and samples, including pieces for YEEZY Season 8 fashion show in Paris.
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Design ConsultantHarlen CollectionSanta Monica, CAMay 2013 - May 2017 (4 years)Provide design and product development services on a consulting basis.
Chose color scheme and materials for upcoming collections.
Design and development of luxury women’s collection of handbags and luggage.
Attend Lineapelle to source material and hardware for upcoming collections. -
Creative DirectorVirgil JamesLos Angeles, CASep 2012 - Jan 2017 (4 years 4 months)Sole designer responsible for design and development of handbag and small leather goods product lines.
Traveled internationally for design development, inspiration and sourcing.
Built a collection from start to finish.
Made all patterns and samples before production and tech packs for production.
Attended Lineapelle and Premiere Vision Paris to source leather, material and hardware. -
Creative DirectorB-Low the BeltLos Angeles, CAAug 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 6 months)Design and development of belts and handbags for women.
Sample development with manufacturers in Los Angeles and Asia.
Responsible for creating trend boards for upcoming collections.
Review merchandise assortment, sales needs and best sellers. -
Creative DirectorJill MilanLos Angeles, CAJan 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years 9 months)Chose color scheme and materials for upcoming collections.
Designed hardware for upcoming collections.
Created technical sketches for final production.
Visited the factory in Florence, Italy to oversee production.
Attend Lineapelle to source material and hardware for upcoming collections. -
Design Assistant (Intern)Judith LeiberNew York, NYSep 2010 - Dec 2010 (3 months)Duties and skills: * Provided research for the Pre-Fall and Fall 2011 seasons. * Selected inspirational samples for collection. * Created line sheets and photographed collection for upcoming seasons. * Archiving samples and materials.
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Image and Design Assistant (Intern)Matthew WilliamsonLondon, United KingdomMay 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)Duties and skills: * Assisted in creation and planning for the upcoming New York Matthew Williamson store as well as the window display for the London store. * Helped with hand sewing and beading on the collection for the Spring/Summer 2009 runway show. * Provided research for the Fall/Winter 2009 season.
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Awards
2020 Featured textile artist for Wells Fargo credit and debit card designs.
2017 Designs were featured on the runway for Paris Couture Fashion Week.
2016-2017 Selected designer for Native Fashion Now traveling exhibition (Peabody Essex Museum, Portland Art Museum, Philbrook Museum of Art, and National Museum of the American Indian).
2016 London Transplants exhibition during BritWeek Los Angeles.
2015 London Transplants exhibition during BritWeek Los Angeles.
2013 Selected alumni from University of the Arts London to be featured in a short film featuring successful former students who are international.
2013 London Transplants exhibition during BritWeek Los Angeles.
2010 Selected designer for London College of Fashion ‘Pop Up’ Gallery on Carnaby Street, London.
2010 Recipient of Professor Jimmy Choo Award, London.
2010 Designer for UNRESERVED Alliance Fashion Show during NY Fashion Week at The Bryant Park Hotel.
2009 ASOS and LCF LTD 100. Four handbags selected and sold on www.asos.com as the top 100 designs from London College of Fashion. One handbag chosen in the ‘top ten picks’ by judge Markus Lupfer.
2009 Drapers Footwear Awards, London. Selected as a finalist in the Student Accessory Designer of the Year Award.
2008 Lineapelle Young Designers Contest, Italy. Selected as a finalist to be featured during the Lineapelle International Leather Fair. -
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