Maya Nakhle burst onto the scene in 2002 with her luxury accessory brand Maïa N. The Lebanese/Polish designer founded the label with her sister Joanna, focusing mainly on luxury handbags after her graduation from Central St. Martins and Chambre Syndicale de la Couture in Paris. With a degree in gemology, Joanna adorns each unique creation with semi-precious stones creating one of a kind pieces.
The brand has become known for infusing the modernity of Western design with the mysticism of the Orient by using a combination of exotic luxury skins and embellishing them with precious stones and crystals. The creative and marketing force behind Maïa N is made up of three managing partners, Lebanese/Polish sisters Maya and Joanna Nakhle and friend Palestinian Sumaya Abughazaleh.
Since its launch the Maïa N. brand has garnered a reputation for ensuring the highest quality by exclusively sourcing all materials from Italy and France, where the bags are hand-made.
Among its many accolades the brand was proud to be appointed as Swarovski’s sole ambassador to the Middle East in 2004. Maïa N has also attracted attention from many industry insiders and publications such as Vogue UK, Vogue Paris, Elle and BagSnob, as well as being carried by celebrities and royalty including Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Sophia of Spain and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
The Maïa N. brand is available at luxury retailers worldwide including Printemps, Browns, Boutique One and Harvey Nichols, and is currently branching out into jewelry and travel accessories.