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Hello, I’m Maja Krsmanovic, a passionate fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Belgrade. I lead the Maya & Bo and Mystical brands, blending modern silhouettes with historical inspirations to create thoughtful, wearable collections.
Beyond design, I love mentoring future designers, shaping branding strategies, and staging fashion shows and exhibitions around the region. I’m committed to collaborative work with photographers, stylists, and makers to bring memorable stories to life.
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Language
Serbian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience
Tutor at Pero creative workshop
January 1, 2025 - PresentFuture students entrance exam preparation for textile and clothing design.
Tutor at Belgrade, Serbia (educational program)
January 1, 2025 - PresentTutor for future students applying to textile and clothing design programs; guidance on entrance exams and portfolio development.
Tutor for Textile & Clothing Design Entrance Exams at University entrance exam preparation (textile and clothing design)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Preparing future students for university entrance exams in textile and clothing design.
CEO and Fashion Designer at Maya & Bo
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024CEO and lead designer shaping brand vision, product development, and market strategy for Maya & Bo, women's clothing line.
CEO at Maya & Bo
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024CEO responsible for brand vision, collection design, production oversight, and business development for a women’s clothing program.
Fashion Stylist at Luisa Via Roma
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Styling for a Serbian model wearing Maya & Bo dress, Capri, Italy.
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.
Fashion Stylist at Amfar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Styling for Serbian model wearing Mystic brand dress and jewelry, New York, USA.
Stylist at Budapest Fashion Week
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Stylist for the Budapest Fashion Week fashion shows and presentations.
Exhibitor / Participant at Budapest Fashion Week
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Participated as an exhibitor/designer in the Budapest Fashion Week showcase.
Stylist at Guess (Guess by Marciano) – fashion house
January 1, 2017 - PresentContributed to the women’s clothing program and brand storytelling for Guess by Marciano in Lugano.
Designer at Guess fashion house (Guess by Marciano)
January 1, 2017 - PresentDesign development for women’s clothing program for the Guess by Marciano line, based in Lugano, Switzerland.
Designer at Guess by Marciano (fashion house)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Creative design for women’s clothing program for the Lugano office.
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.
Stylist at Sports Illustrated promotion
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Promotion shoot for Sports Illustrated featuring Mystical brand clothing and jewelry.
Stylist at Sports Illustrated (Promotion)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Promotion shoot for Serbian model wearing Mystic clothing and jewelry, Miami/Houston.
Exhibitor / Participant at Serbia Fashion Week
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Showcased collections during Serbia Fashion Week in Novi Sad.
Visual Merchandiser at Guess fashion house
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Visual merchandising for the brand in Warsaw, Poland; in-store styling and presentation.
Stylist at Lazar Azzuro
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Catalog styling for Lazar Azzuro fashion house, Belgrade.
Exhibitor at Magic Night
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Participated in the Magic Night fashion event in Poreč, Croatia.
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.
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 Fashion Touch Belgrade
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Participated in the Fashion Touch Belgrade showcase.
Stylist at Beauty Pageant (Kyrgyzstan & China) – Miss Montenegro
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Styled Miss Montenegro for beauty pageants in Kyrgyzstan and China.
Stylist at Belgrade from Other Angle
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Calendar project styling, Belgrade.
Stylist at Kyrgyzstan/China Beauty Pageants
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Styling for Miss Montenegro in beauty pageants, dress and jewelry by Mystic.
Exhibitor at Belgrade from Other Angle
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Participated in Belgrade from Other Angle showcase at Mixer House.
Stylist at Shoushany/rsphotography
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Collaboration for fashion magazines OPPA and Cielo with photographer Shoushany/rsphotography.
Stylist at Shoushany rsphotography.co
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Collaboration for fashion magazines OPPA and Cielo (Beirut photographer).
Stylist at Fotografikum
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Fotografikum photo studio collaborations in Belgrade.
Stylist at Magic
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Magic fashion agency styling assignments.
Stylist at Repro Market
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Repro Market calendar company collaboration.
Stylist at Magic night
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Magic night manifestation styling.
Fashion Design Tutor at Pero creative workshop
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Teaching fashion design concepts and techniques.
Stylist at Fotografikum Photo Studio
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014Collaboration with Fotografikum for fashion photography.
Stylist at Magic Fashion Agency
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Styling for events and campaigns with Magic fashion agency.
Stylist at Repro Market Calendar
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Calendar collaboration for Repro Market.
Stylist at Magic Night Event
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Participation in the Magic Night manifestation, Belgrade.
Author / Mentor at Pero (Delta City)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Authorial and mentor involvement in fashion project at Delta City shopping center.
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.
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.
Stylist at Tekstil photography studio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Tekstil photography studio styling and collaboration.
Stylist at Miss Serbia Beauty Pageant
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Beauty pageant in China styling for Miss Serbia wearing Mystical brand.
CEO at Mystical
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2025CEO overseeing design, production, and marketing for a brand specializing in women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories inspired by historical costume.
Stylist at Tekstil Photo Studio
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011Photography studio collaboration for textiles.
Stylist at Miss Serbia Pageant (China/China)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Miss Serbia pageant styling with Mystic brand.
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.
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 - Children’s Wear at Panter
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Designer for Panter’s children’s clothing program.
Visual Merchandiser at Panter fashion house
January 1, 2009 - PresentVisual merchandising for Panter brand.
Designer at Panter fashion house
January 1, 2009 - PresentDesigner for children’s clothing program.
Designer at Panter
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Children’s clothing program.
Visual Merchandiser at Panter
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Created visual merchandising standards and displays for Panter in-store presentations.
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.
Visual Merchandiser at Colours & Beauty brand
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Merchandising and styling for beauty and apparel campaigns.
Visual Merchandiser at Colours & Beauty
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Implemented visual merchandising concepts and in-store branding for Colours & Beauty brand.
Designer at Modus fashion house
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigner for women’s clothing program.
Designer at Modus
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Designer for Modus women’s clothing program, contributing to seasonal collections and styling.
Model/Stylist at Art model agency
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Art model agency collaborations in Belgrade.
Model Agency at Art Model Agency
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Model agency involvement and related styling work.
Designer at Mona fashion house
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Designer for women’s clothing program.
Designer at Mona
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Designer for Mona women’s clothing program, creating and developing ready-to-wear collections.
Education
Specialist 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 Textile -Technology College
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 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
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Other, Travel & Hospitality
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