MAEVY uses raw materials of natural and quality animal and vegetable origin. The harvesting and processing of these raw materials are subject to frequent and regular controls and strict certifications ensuring respect for animal welfare and the environment. MAEVY only uses Italian yarns to make your clothes, selected in the most famous Italian shows. MAEVY piece are presented with labels on which the the pictograms appear below; they symbolize the animal or vegetal from which the raw materials used are derived.
The Mohair
Popular for its whiteness, finesse and suppleness, this fibre is also very soft and silky. Its compatibility with the different dyes is also an advantage. Finally, this hair can be used to make both summer and winter clothing, as it retains heat in winter and freshness in summer.
The Apaga
A luxury fibre, supple, elastic, light and resistant. A wide variety of natural colours. Thanks to the air bubbles contained in its hollow fibre, Alpaca has incomparable thermal properties.
The Wool
Wool present exceptional strength and elasticity characteristics. Produced thanks to sheep, each breed present different wool characteristics. For example, merino sheep are known for their very soft wool. Material of choice in winter, wool is essential for making warm clothes.
The cashmere
Cashmere is a type of wool originating from the very fine hair of the goat of the same name. This animal fibre combines exceptional lightness and softness. It also keep very warm. cashmere wool is rare, and therefore considered a luxurious material.
The Linen
Mostly produced in Europe, flax is the oldest vegetable fibre in existence. This fibre is characterized by its incredible resistance and thermal properties.
The Cotton
The undisputed king of (the textile industry, cotton is the most widely used natural fibre in the world. It can be woven or knitted, According to the method used, the fabric created is either very robust, giving the material called denim and used to make jeans, or very light, vaporous and soft.
The Viscose
Viscose is both a natural and synthetic material. It is made from polymers of natural origin that simulate the fibers of natural cells. Clothing produced from viscose is soft, smooth and comfortable. In addition, viscose is naturally shiny and highly absorbent.
The Bamboo
Bamboo has the advantage of growing very fast, up to one meter per day. In addition, this fibre is biodegradable, recyclable and has many advantages, including anti-odour and anti-UV properties.The fabric produced is light to wear, very soft and naturally antibacterial.
The Modal
Clothing made from modal has the great advantage of staying soft, supple and silky all their lives. Indeed, it is impossible for limestone to settle on this material ! In addition to these precious advantages, this fibre is also strong, resistant to deformation and shrinkage.
Marina Minard is out of norm
Alternately stage manager in the cinema, financial director, business manager, QI Cong teacher, marina decides to create MAEVY in 2014. While she has no formation as a stylist, she began to design ready-to-wear collections that are now today seduce more and more women. Endowed an incredible style and look, she is full of energy and creates her models because she knows how to dress women and according to her inspiration, without worrying about the latest trends of the season or couture shows. This is necessarily atypical since the world of fashion often consists in going in the collective sense. But the result is amazing and Marina made the right choice. By placing style and woman at the centre of its creations, MAEVY's models are strong, fair and chic. Women feel free, modern and stylish, they can express their personalities and blossom through their outfits.
MAEVY creates stylish and strong clothes for women's lives. MAEVY dresses women's lives.
Marina also believes that the materials used can improve the style and well-being of the woman wearing the garment. She selects the fabrics carefully because she wants them to be natural, soft and full of subtle and nuanced colours. Italy, Nepal, India, Peru, Marina travels the world to find the most beautiful materials and then integrates them into her collections that wrap women in clothes that make them unique and serene.