Malene Grotrian Design and Art

General information

Malene Grotrian is a fashion designer and abstract artist. She graduated in fashion design from Teko Center in Denmark. After furthering her design and fine art studies in Italy, Malene moved to Canada to work in the fashion industry for a women’s tailor company and dress manufacturing company. Embracing the west coast culture Malene moved to Vancouver, B.C and founded her business Malene Grotrian Design Inc. in 2008, a contemporary and timeless line of women’s wear.

Within the first year of her business Malene Grotrian was quickly recognized locally at Vancouver Fashion Week for her creative talent, receiving their first-ever standing ovation, which led to an invitation to show at New York fashion week with a solo runway show in 2009.

Being named one of Vancouver’s top 10 designers, the company has since developed and expanded into an array of creative dimensions. Starting with a wholesale line of contemporary women's clothing, focussing mainly on professional and evening wear into having it’s exclusive own retail/studio boutique in Vancouver BC.

Having a true passion for making woman feel beautiful and confident, Malene Grotrian’s designs are inspired from the female hourglass shape. Also known for her innovative and versatile designs, one design can often be styled in multiple looks and offer great value in each piece.

With an expanding executive clientele the studio also opened up to it’s Made to Measure service specializing in custom-designed clothing in cocktail dresses, wedding dresses, evening gowns, suits, mother of the bride/groom etc.

Today Malene Grotrian continues to offer her made to measure and custom designs for clients with her in-home design services as well as offering her expertise and industry experience through her apparel consulting services.

Why & How to Shop made-to-measure

Everything is possible
Instead of you having to fit into clothes, the clothes are made to fit YOU. You create a personalized designer wardrobe that celebrates your beauty & uniqueness.

Time
No more waisting your time shopping to find ideal designs and having to buy pieces that don't fit you and having to have them altered.

Ease
Book your wardrobe design session and meet with the designer in her design studio or save time and arrange to have the designer come to you.

Co-create with a Designer
Be as involved in the design process as you wish, witnessing your dream wardrobe come to life.

Buy local
You are supporting your local community and also limiting the excess manufacturing being done in the fashion industry having to over produce inventory for ordinary retail shopping.

Buy smart
Buy accessing your wardrobe needs with a professional, you avoid spontaneous and excess shopping. You invest in smart and planned purchases, that will give you the most wearability for your lifestyle.

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