Meet The Team
"Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life!"
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Graduated from AKTO Art & Design College, Athens
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30+ years of experience
Marina Mella
President - Fashion Designer
What does over 30 years of experience mean? And what can happen, if you combine it with prolonged studies in fashion-design and pattern-making? My name is Marina, and I am the founder of Marina Mella Tailoring. My expertise was slowly crafted inside some of the premier bridal houses in Europe, as well as my own industrial manifactures and boutiques! This allows me to understand clothing in every stage of its creation, whether that concerns alterations, custom wedding gowns, or your own custom, creative ideas.
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Graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies & Design (KNUTD), Kyiv
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30+ years of experience
My journey in clothing design began in childhood. From the moment I sat at a sewing machine, the world of fabrics, silhouettes, and form became not just a passion — it became my path in life. After earning a degree in garment construction, I opened my own tailoring and alteration studio by the age of 20. Seven years later, that small studio had grown into a registered trademark, employing over 30 skilled specialists at its peak, with collections sold across several European countries. In the meantime, I also earned a Fashion Design degree from KNUTD University and had the privilege of working with talented designers — including the renowned Natali Ruden, whose vision continues to inspire me.
Today, I continue my work in the United States — now together with my sons. I believe true style is not about fashion; it’s about inner strength and staying true to yourself.
Tetiana Herman (& Sons)
Freelancer - Fashion Designer
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Graduated from A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art)
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20+ years of experience
Olga Volodiaeva
Stylist - Fashion Designer
"My journey started when I graduated from the Russian State University named after A. N. Kosygin, majoring in fashion design. For many years, I worked in the author's studio I.ZIMA. In the position of fashion designer, I spended years developing exclusive collections for public figures, stars and TV presenters. Also, our studio was an annual participant in the Russian Fashion Week, developing collections for which I was among the main designers. I know how to bring a vision to life - from the first sketch to the finished product. Besides clothing, I have extensive experience working as makeup artist and hair stylist on television, fashion shows and working with stars which allows me to see the whole picture and create harmonious, integral images that emphasize the individuality of each client."
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Graduated from Kharkiv Private Design School, Kharkiv
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20+ years of experience
Tetiana Karambol
Fashion Designer
"As a kid I never thought of being a fashion designer. But this changed when I decided to study in an art Lyceum... Being constantly exposed in an environment of self-expression and ideas ignited my creativity and awoken a passion for style and fashion. Adopting my mother's sewing skills and my own innovations, after graduating I pursued a fashion designer degree at the Privat Design Studio in Kharkiv. With a degree in my hands, very soon I found myself working with local fashion designers and gathering experience.
Soon after, I launched my own career in Kyiv, attending in several events with my collections. One of them was the Ukrainian Fashion Week, in which I participated with five collections. I opened my own studio, in which me and my team crafted custom individual clothes for our clients, taking care of the entire process. I currently work with Marina Mella Tailoring in the United States."
Our Common Dream:
"As designers, we all aspire to express emotion through style — to give confidence and a unique glow to every personality, and to promote creativity. Our experience and studies allow us to blend classic European quality and detail with modern waves of fashion, creating a personalized expression of your character and individuality."