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Hi, I’m Maja Krsmanovic, a Belgrade-based fashion designer and entrepreneur. I lead two brands, Maya & Bo and Mystical, focusing on women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories inspired by historical costume. My work blends traditional craft with modern silhouettes and storytelling through fashion.
I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of designers and creating apparel that celebrates culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability. I’ve showcased across Belgrade, Novi Sad, Budapest, and Porec, and I enjoy collaborating with photographers, stylists, and artisans to bring vibrant concepts to life.
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Language
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Work Experience
CEO & Fashion Designer at Maya & Bo
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024CEO and lead designer for the Maya & Bo brand, directing collection development, branding, production coordination, and market strategy for women’s clothing. Responsible for creative direction, supplier relations, and international collaborations.
CEO & Fashion Designer at Mystical
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2025CEO and creative lead for Mystical, a brand focused on women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories inspired by historical costume. Overseeing design, branding, and global presentation.
Designer at Guess (Guess by Marciano)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Designer for women’s clothing line at Guess by Marciano, contributing to collection development and styling guidance for seasonal lines.
Fashion Designer at Panter
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Designer for the Panter children’s clothing program, developing children’s wear concepts and product lines.
Designer at Modus
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Designer for Modus women’s clothing program, contributing to seasonal collections and styling.
Designer at Mona
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Designer for Mona women’s clothing program, creating and developing ready-to-wear collections.
Visual Merchandiser at Guess
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Designed in-store visuals and presentation strategies for the Polish market, coordinating displays and product storytelling.
Visual Merchandiser at Panter
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Created visual merchandising standards and displays for Panter in-store presentations.
Visual Merchandiser at Colours & Beauty
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Implemented visual merchandising concepts and in-store branding for Colours & Beauty brand.
Tutor at Belgrade (Textile & Clothing Design Education)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Tutor for future students entering textile and clothing design programs; delivering guidance and preparation strategies.
Tutor at Pero Creative Workshop
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Fashion design course tutor for Pero Creative Workshop, mentoring students in design processes and techniques.
Exhibitor / Participant at Budapest Fashion Week
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Participated as an exhibitor/designer in the Budapest Fashion Week showcase.
Exhibitor / Participant at Serbia Fashion Week
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Showcased collections during Serbia Fashion Week in Novi Sad.
Exhibitor at Magic Night
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Participated in the Magic Night fashion event in Poreč, Croatia.
Exhibitor at Fashion Touch Belgrade
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Participated in the Fashion Touch Belgrade showcase.
Exhibitor at Fall into Fashion Workshop
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Participated in Fall into Fashion Workshop at Palic Lake and Poreč (2014-2015).
Exhibitor at Belgrade from Other Angle
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Participated in Belgrade from Other Angle showcase at Mixer House.
Author / Mentor at Pero (Delta City)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Authorial and mentor involvement in fashion project at Delta City shopping center.
Model / Stylist Collaboration at Magic Night / Fotografikum
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014Participated in fashion agency projects and studio collaborations for various shoots and events.
Model / Stylist at Art Studio / Shoushany (Beirut photographer collaboration)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Worked with Shoushany rsphotography.co on fashion magazines OPPA and Cielo.
Beauty Pageant Participant at Miss Serbia (China)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Wore dresses and jewellery for Miss Serbia in a beauty pageant held in China.
Photographic Studio Collaboration at Tekstil Photo Studio
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Studio collaborations focused on textile photography and fashion shoots.
Model Agency at Art Studio & Agencies
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011Participation with the Art model agency on multiple shoots and campaigns.
Fashion Designer at Guess by Marciano (Guess fashion house)
January 1, 2017 - PresentContributed to the women’s clothing program for the brand Guess by Marciano in Lugano, Switzerland.
Fashion Designer at Modus
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Women’s clothing program.
Fashion Designer at Mona
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Women’s clothing program.
Fashion Design Tutor at Pero Creative Workshop
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Fashion design course tutor.
Tutor at Belgrade Textile & Clothing Design Education (General)
January 1, 2025 - PresentTutor of future students for university entrance exams in textile and clothing design.
Exhibitions Organizer/Designer at Budapest Fashion Week
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Participated as designer in Budapest Fashion Week.
Participant at Serbia Fashion Week (Novi Sad)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Participated in Serbia Fashion Week.
Event Participant/Designer at Magic Night
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Participation in Magic Night fashion events in Belgrade, Palic lake, Porec and other locations.
Exhibitions Organizer/Mentor at Pero authorial and mentor exhibition (Delta City)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Authorial and mentor exhibition.
Model at Art Model Agency
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Modeling representation for Belgrade fashion and photography projects.
Photographer/Studio Collaboration at Fotografikum
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Collaboration with photography studio for fashion imagery.
Beauty Pageant Participant at Miss Serbia (Beauty Pageant in China)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Represented Serbia in international beauty pageant wearing Mystical brand outfits.
Textile Photo Studio Collaboration at Tekstil Photo Studio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Collaboration with textile photo studio.
CEO / Fashion Designer at Maya & Bo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Lead design and management of the Maya & Bo women’s clothing program; oversee product development, production, branding, and marketing; guide strategic growth and partnerships.
CEO / Fashion Designer at Mystical
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025Head of Mystical brand (fashion, jewelry, accessories inspired by historical costume); concept development, design, production, merchandising and international showcases.
Fashion Designer at Guess by Marciano
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Designed women's wear under Guess by Marciano program; collaborated on collection development, fittings, and production.
Tutor at Textile & Clothing Design entrance exam tutoring
January 1, 2025 - PresentTutor for future students entering textile and clothing design programs (Belgrade, Serbia).
Fashion Designer at Maya & Bo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024CEO; women’s clothing program. Based in Belgrade, Serbia.
Fashion Designer at Mystical
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025CEO; women’s clothing program, jewelry and accessories inspired by historical costume.
Fashion Designer at Panter fashion house
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Children’s clothing program; Belgrade, Serbia.
Fashion Designer at Modus fashion house
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Women’s clothing program; Belgrade, Serbia.
Fashion Designer at Mona fashion house
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Women’s clothing program; Belgrade, Serbia.
Visual Merchandiser at Guess fashion house
January 1, 2015 - PresentWarsaw, Poland.
Visual Merchandiser at Panter fashion house
January 1, 2009 - PresentBelgrade, Serbia.
Visual Merchandiser at Colours & Beauty brand
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Brand; Belgrade, Serbia.
Tutor at Textile and clothing design entrance exam prep (students)
January 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching future textile and clothing design students; Belgrade, Serbia.
Exhibitor at Fashion touch a Belgrade
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Manifestation; Belgrade, Serbia.
Authorial & Mentor Exhibition Participant at Pero
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Authorial and mentor exhibition; Delta City shopping center, Belgrade, Serbia.
Designer / House Associate at Guess (Guess by Marciano)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Worked within the Guess fashion house on the women's clothing program, contributing to design and styling collaborations in Lugano, Switzerland.
Designer at Panter
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Designer for Panter, a children’s clothing program, contributing to product development and seasonal collections in Belgrade, Serbia.
Education
Specialist Vocational Studies of Fashion Management (Fashion and Style) at College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Vocational Designer from area of Applied Art and Design (Textile and Clothing Design) at College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008Engineer of Textile and Clothing Design at Textile -Technology College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005High School Diploma at High School of Economics
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002Specialist Vocational Studies of Fashion Management at College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Vocational Designer from area of Applied Art and Design (Textile and Clothing Design) at College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Engineer of Textile and Clothing Design at Textile-Technology College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005High School Diploma at High School of Economics
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Specialist Vocational Studies of Fashion Management (Fashion and Style) at Vocational Studies of College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Vocational Designer from area of Applied Art and Design (Textile and Clothing Design) at Vocational Studies of College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Engineer of Textile and Clothing Design at Textile -Technology College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005High School Diploma at High School of Economics
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Specialist Vocational Studies of Fashion Management (Fashion and Style) at Vocational Studies of College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Vocational Designer from area of Applied Art and Design (Textile and Clothing Design) at Vocational Studies of College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Engineer of Textile and Clothing Design at Textile Technology College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005High School Diploma in Economics at High School of Economics
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Specialist Vocational Studies of Fashion Management (Fashion and Style) at Vocational Studies of College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Vocational Designer from area of Applied Art and Design (Textile and Clothing Design) at Vocational Studies of College for Design, Technology and Management
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Engineer of Textile and Clothing Design at Textile Technology College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005High School Diploma at High School of Economics
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
British Council English Proficiency Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Other, Travel & Hospitality
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