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Maria Costa

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I am Maria Costa, a fashion and costume designer based in Larnaka, Cyprus.

About

I am Maria Costa, a fashion and costume designer based in Larnaka, Cyprus. I lead Chaleur Atelier, a fashion and costume brand specializing in ready-to-wear and made-to-measure orders, with a focus on trend research and production management.

I enjoy collaborating across fashion, theatre, and film, with experience in education as a tutor and lecturer, fabric sourcing, and costume design for performances and events. I’m passionate about creating high-quality, innovative costumes and garments, and I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • Greek, ModernFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Retail

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Work experience· 24 roles

Fashion Design Tutor · Studio 8Jun 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Pearson register diplomas – Teaching Higher National Diploma in Art & Design – Fashion and Textiles, Simple Fashion Design for adults and Kids Fashion.

Fashion Design Tutor · Studio 8Jun 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Pearson register diplomas – Teaching Higher National Diploma in Art & Design – Fashion and Textiles, Simple Fashion Design for adults and Kids Fashion.

Fashion Designer · Chaleur AtelierDec 2019 – Present · 7 yrs

Lead Designer in the atelier specialized in Ready to wear and made to measure orders. Trend Research. Managing the production line and the different challenges that occur. Pattern Drafting and cutting.

Fashion Designer · Chaleur AtelierDec 2019 – Present · 7 yrs
Manager/Fabric Buyer , Fashion Buyer · Victor Victoria LtdMar 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Manager/Fabric Buyer, Fashion Buyer · Victor Victoria LtdMar 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Accessories Designer · Galeote LondonFeb 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos
Accessories Designer · Galeote LondonFeb 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Education· 6

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fashion Design and Design for Performance (2.2) · Birmingham City University, UK2009 – 2012
Diploma in Events Management for Creative Industries (A) · Central Saint Martins, UK2012
Master of Arts in Costume Design for Performance (Merit) · London College of Fashion, UK2013 – 2014
Master of Arts in Costume Design for Performance · London College of Fashion, UK2013 – 2014

Certifications and awards

Certification in Pre-Service Training program for Educators (Higher Education)2023 – 2024
Certification in Pre-Service Training program for Educators (Higher Education)2023 – 2024

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