Maya Hansen
Maya Hansen is a Spanish designer label from Madrid known for its corsets. Designer Maya Hansen creates made to measure corsets, bridal gowns and seasonal collections shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid.
| Designer | Maya Hansen |
|---|---|
| Base | Madrid, Spain |
| Signature | Corsets |
| Runway | MBFW Madrid since 2010 |
| Website | mayahansen.com |
What is Maya Hansen?
Maya Hansen is the eponymous label of a Madrid fashion designer with Argentine and Danish roots who was born and raised in Spain. She graduated in fashion design in 2002 from the Centro Superior de Diseño de Moda in Madrid. The corset is the brand's signature garment, which she describes as a soft shaper rather than a rigid object.
History
Hansen began designing corsets in the early 2000s. Her path into corsetry included a commission for the stage wardrobe of the band Mägo de Oz and a trip to Berlin where she first encountered a historical corset. Her collections have been shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid since 2010, including a 2023 collection built on upcycled corsets.
Products and positioning
- Made to measure corsets and jewel corsets
- Bridal gowns built around corsets
- Seasonal ready to wear collections
- Corsetry workshops for students
The brand has also created licensed capsules, including a collection inspired by Chupa Chups for its 60th anniversary, and has dressed numerous celebrities.
Why it matters
Maya Hansen has made corsetry a distinctive niche within Spanish designer fashion, and her workshops pass these techniques on to a new generation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Maya Hansen?
Maya Hansen is a Madrid fashion designer with Argentine and Danish roots, known for her corsets.
What does Maya Hansen sell?
The brand offers made to measure corsets, bridal gowns with corsets, seasonal collections and corsetry workshops.