Markarian

In the Spring of 2017, designer Alexandra O'Neill launched Markarian as a luxury womenswear label. Named after a particularly radiant grouping of galaxies, Markarian combines Alexandra's love of the cosmos and celestial romanticism with timeless design and modern silhouettes. Alexandra believes strongly in supporting the fine craftsmanship that the US offers. Markarian's Ready-to-Wear and Bridal collections are made and hand-finished in New York City's Garment Center and all accessories are made by artisans in NYC.

“My grandmother GiGi taught me how to sew at the age of 10. From then on, I started designing and making clothing with her help. Growing up in rural Colorado, we had no neighbors for miles in any direction. At night, when we turned out all the lights in the house and looked outside, all we could see was complete darkness and the light from the stars in the sky. The magic of those childhood moments still inspires me. I often think it is that magic that led me to focus on antiquities in college - the romantic notion of mythology and the human desire to create sense of the workings of the cosmos." –Alexandra O’Neill