Ma Va' is born from the encounter between tailoring and design thinking.
We are two sisters with an architectural background: for us, a garment is like a well-designed space. It must have structure, proportions, and balance. It must accompany the body, not constrain it.

We grew up in our grandmother's and mother's atelier, surrounded by fine fabrics, patterns, and hands that measured and cut with precision. That language of material, patience, and care stayed with us. Not as nostalgia, but as a root.

Casa Ma Va', with its twentieth-century industrial archaeology architecture and creative space, serves as both a sanctuary and a source of inspiration. Its structural framework and serene atmosphere provide a backdrop that fosters reflection and creativity. It promotes dynamic dialogue and an exchange of ideas, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary perspectives.

The building currently houses MA VA!’s in-house atelier, the beating heart of the design studio. Here, Marianna and Valentina work to perfect the construction and fit of garments through research, mannequin draping, innovation, and on-site pattern making.

The atelier contributes to the tradition of classic tailoring while simultaneously experimenting with these time-honored techniques. 

“Every single garment we sell is cut, tailored, and sewn in the same space where it is designed, tested, and marketed. We do things differently: we sell directly in our atelier or on our website, we rely only on a few trusted stores to reach you even far away, we do not overproduce, we do not believe in standardization and mass production.

Our process is slow, and this allows us to focus on the quality of our product, the quality of our work, the quality of our life, and the quality of the experience we can offer to each of you. We hope that choosing one of our garments is a moment of reflection, a moment of anticipation, an opportunity to appreciate what it brings into your life, because every time you wear it, you will always feel that wonderful excitement of the first time.”

Behind the house lies a large garden, enclosed by brick industrial architecture from the early 20th century.

These pavilions feature a facade entirely made of "weathered" materials: sandblasted bricks, oxidized iron, and solid wooden beams that serve as the backdrop for the presentation photos of the collections.