Marsina King, the creative director of MaNoKin Design, started sewing at the young age of 6 and hasn’t stopped since.
Born and raised in Calgary, Marsina’s passion for fashion design took her out of Cowtown and across the country to Ryerson University in Toronto, where she received a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design. After completing her degree Marsina moved back to Calgary to launch her line in 2010 and showcased her Spring/ Summer 2011 collection in her first independent fashion show last October. I had been hearing about MaNoKin for a while, and had the pleasure of attending this show; I was extremely impressed by Marsina’s unique design aesthetic and keen attention to detail.
"Design is Everywhere" encompasses the philosophy which inspires the MaNoKin label. Minute details which can easily be overlooked are translated into a focal point on a garment. MaNoKin embodies a balance between practicality and creativity, work and play, sex appeal and modesty. The MaNoKin woman has an eye for quality craftsmanship and unique details while appreciating a wearability that translates off the runway.”
Lately Marsina’s inspiration has been drawn from past eras and her collections have a feminine, groovy vintage undertone to them. I love that a certain sort of disco-ready west coast brightness makes her last collection pop, playing draping with structure and bandage in a fascinating way.
I was lucky enough to get a preview of the MaNoKin Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which will be launched at PARKSHOW 2011, and I can guarantee you it will not disappoint! You'll have to come to the show to see for yourself, but I can say this much: her Fall / Winter 2011 collection is very different from her previous one, showing us just how versatile and creative Marsina King really is. She may be new to the scene but she is oozing with talent and a fresh new perspective and is definitely one to keep an eye on!
I was lucky enough to get a preview of the MaNoKin Fall/Winter 2011 collection, which will be launched at PARKSHOW 2011, and I can guarantee you it will not disappoint! You'll have to come to the show to see for yourself, but I can say this much: her Fall / Winter 2011 collection is very different from her previous one, showing us just how versatile and creative Marsina King really is. She may be new to the scene but she is oozing with talent and a fresh new perspective and is definitely one to keep an eye on!
Contact: manokindesign.com
**Photos by Samantha Murdock Photography
- Maeghan
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