MARY MATINING
Graphic Designer II (In-House, Contract), Freelance Graphic Designer
 also available for Motion, Web Design
Trend Forecasting: Forecast trends 3-6 months ahead, ensuring styling and season's collections aligns with upcoming fashion seasons.
Shoot Coordination:Manage full-day and half-day shoots, often back-to-back, ensuring smooth styling execution. Work with photographers, hair, and makeup artists to ensure a seamless shoot process.
Garment & Fabric Expertise: Use knowledge of garment structure, fabrics, and color theory to choose the right pieces that align with the brand and season. Ensure all looks are functional and visually aligned with the brand's goals.
Brand Consistency: Ensure all styled looks maintain brand consistency and reflect the brand’s aesthetic across digital and print media.
Collaboration: Work closely with photographers, art directors, and brand managers to ensure cohesive visual storytelling. Provide feedback during/after fittings to ensure garments align with the shoot vision.
Seasonal Styling Knowledge: Stay updated on seasonal trends, garment details, and layering techniques to create looks that are stylish and seasonally appropriate.
2017-2022
Styling Approach 1: embodies a bold, experimental, and edgy aesthetic, drawing from streetwear, youth culture, and industrial influences. Their approach is unapologetically rebellious, mixing feminity with masculinity , oversized silhouettes with fitted pieces, and high-shine finishes with gritty textures. Layering is key, often incorporating leather jackets, coats, double tops, and more. The color palette features a mix of bold tones like red and metallics, balanced with darker, industrial hues like charcoal, black, and deep blues. My stylist isn’t afraid to challenge convention, creating looks that exude individuality and provoke conversation.
Styling Approach 2: leans into the warmth and ease of the season while maintaining the brand’s signature sophistication. The focus is on relaxed yet elevated layering, combining plush textures like cable-knit sweaters, oversized cardigans, and shearling-lined outerwear with tailored pieces like wool trousers or A-line skirts. Soft flannels, turtlenecks, and cozy wrap shawls are key staples, paired with leather boots and knit socks for an effortlessly chic look. Accessories such as beanies, scarves, and bags add a functional yet stylish touch. The color palette embraces autumnal hues—burnt orange, caramel, forest green, and creamy ivory—with occasional pops of plaid or herringbone patterns for a nostalgic feel. The approach is rooted in creating outfits that are perfect for enjoying seasonal activities, whether it’s a countryside stroll, a fireside gathering, or a quiet moment with a book. The vibe is inviting, warm, and approachable, evoking the ultimate fall escape.