OUR STORY
In an age that overlooks the charm of slowness, it has become rare to listen to birdsong and perceive it as pleasant music. Equally uncommon today is appreciating the depth of human craftsmanship, which ceases to be merely a trade and becomes a tangible expression of joy.
ABOUT US
Mara Gabbiano is not merely a production workshop—it is a community of eleven highly skilled artisans and professionals who possess the secrets of perfect technique and understand the gesture of the hand as the essential tool of quality. Each member personally oversees a specific aspect of the manufacturing process—Gabriela handles complete processing, Michaela manages cutting, Mariana oversees trimming, Monika prepares for production, Martina crafts pockets, Mária creates sleeves, Renata constructs collars, Hana manages linings, Dana assembles, Gita is responsible for handfinishing, and Jana ensures meticulous ironing and final inspection before garments enter the world. Their deliberate preference for precise manual labor over mechanization honors tradition and exclusivity.
Our Promise
Over more than a decade, Mara Gabbiano has quietly established itself as synonymous with Slovak fashion excellence, subtly yet persistently building the renown of the „Made in Slovakia“ label. Clients like Versace Jeans, Moschino, Giambattista Valli, and Elie Saab are not merely prestigious references; they also demonstrate the atelier’s capability to fulfill the most demanding fashion standards.
Customer service at Mara Gabbiano are perfectly orchestrated. The atelier’s technical equipment allows for orders ranging from exclusive prototypes to production runs of hundreds, strictly adhering to international production and auditing standards.
Gabriela Zemánková, founder and creative force behind Mara Gabbiano, embodies continuity between Czechoslovak fashion heritage and the Italian artisanal school. Her professional journey, shaped by experiences with Thierry Mugler and Vivienne Westwood, continually seeks dialogue between fashion’s past and future. Her vision expands naturally—Gabriela Zemánková’s own brand is a logical progression of her career, inspired by a conversation with Manuel Facchini of Byblos. Today, Mara Gabbiano is not just a luxury clothing manufacturer; it is fundamentally a narrative about determination, authenticity, and the cultivation of slow fashion in an era dominated by rapid consumption.
We guarantee that all our collaborators benefit from a healthy and safe work
environment in compliance with all the European environmental and labour
standards. MG is aware of its social and economic responsibility in the development of a fair and sustainable society.