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Janine Cardona

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Janine Cardona holds a B.Ed (Hons) in French and Maltese and studied Art and Design at Advanced level. Her craft journey began in late primary school with parchment and ganutell, eventually evolving into jewellery making. In October 2020, she founded Janine Jewellery, and in 2021 launched her line ‘Ganutell Ġojjell’, inspired by her first submission to the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti. Exploring ganutell as wearable art, Janine gained recognition locally and internationally, culminating in first prize in the textiles sub-category at the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti 2023 for her piece ‘Ganutell: A Twist to Tradition’.

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Lara Parker

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Lara Parker is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and artisan whose work spans graphic design, painting, crochet, resin, ceramics, weaving, and bobbin lace. Her creations blend tradition and modernity, inspired by nature, global cultures, and Maltese heritage, infusing storytelling and imagination into every piece. A graduate of the University of Kent at Canterbury, she holds a Master of Arts degree, Postgraduate Diploma, and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communication. Lara displayed her work at various esteemed exhibitions and galleries. Founder of two advertising agencies, she was nominated for Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2021.

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Marisa Zarb

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Marisa Zarb, a mechanical engineer, turned her unfulfilled artistic passion into Peprin®, a jewellery brand that reconnects her with the creativity of her childhood. Inspired by the small Mediterranean island of Malta, the brand’s name – ‘peprin,’ the Maltese word for poppies – symbolizes resilience, as poppies bloom even in the harshest conditions. Through Peprin®, Marisa channels her femininity, creativity, and perseverance into handcrafted jewellery, crafting pieces that celebrate individuality. Her work reflects a belief that the world thrives when people embrace their unique talents, bloom in adversity, and transform personal expression into tangible, meaningful art.

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Saima Murtaza

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Saima Murtaza is an art enthusiast and Master’s graduate in Fine Arts, specializing in metallic and sustainable art. Her work preserves cultural heritage by transforming traditional craftsmanship into meaningful, handcrafted sculptures and souvenirs. Honouring the hands that pass down artisanal skills, she incorporates sustainable materials and vintage patterns into her distinctive creations. Saima believes the future of art lies in blending heritage with contemporary forms, producing works that are simultaneously timeless and innovative, reflecting a deep commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and the evolution of traditional artistic practices.

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Boryana Chaneva and Silvia Galova

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Boryana Chaneva and Silvia Galova are jewellery designers and silversmiths who, alongside other artists, form The Filigree Connection, a collective dedicated to presenting filigree in a contemporary context while safeguarding its traditional techniques. Boryana draws inspiration from textile crafts such as knitting, crochet, and embroidery, translating their intricate patterns into silver filigree jewellery. Silvia explores traditional metal crafting techniques, pushing their limits in innovative, contemporary designs. Together, their collections, including pieces created for Milan Jewellery Week 2022, blend texture, colour, geometry, and folkloristic influences, making heritage techniques appealing to modern audiences.

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James Dimech

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James Dimech has been professionally involved in design for 30 years, with vast experience ranging from residential to commercial property interior design and architecture. Artistically inclined, he achieved a BA Hons in Design and further specialized in Italy, which led to a successful debut into the world of fashion design, creating garments from recycled and sustainable materials. His work focuses on the incorporation of three-dimensional sculptural forms into fashion, exploring the dialogue between the organic human body and geometric structures handcrafted through paper folding techniques.

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Charles and Dorothy Cordina

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Charles and Dorothy Cordina are husband and wife and are the faces behind Lucentini. Charles takes care of the creation, the art and design of the Lucentini, while Dorothy handles the operation of the business. They both come from a business background, so they thrive to see that their Lucentini succeed. Coming from their cultural upbringing, the love for their heritage background, and business intuition, they take inspiration from what they see around them and what makes them Maltese in order to create the Lucentini.

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Mary Ann Attard

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Mary Ann Attard is a Maltese designer with a background in product design from Edinburgh College of Art. Her work explores everyday habits, material qualities, and the balance between form and function. Since returning to Malta in 2010, she has worked as a graphic designer while pursuing her creative practice, exhibiting locally and internationally, including Designersblock London and a solo show in Valletta. Awarded 2nd Prize in the D&AD Yellow Pencil Vitra Furniture Award, she now works under Xineza Studio, focusing on cement-based sculptural pieces that investigate colour, texture, and material transformation.

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Zelda Designs

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Zelda Designs is a Maltese brand creating handwoven textile jewellery and accessories for the contemporary woman. Rooted in a late-blooming personal journey, the brand emerged from a deep need for self-expression and connection. Each piece blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design, honouring heritage while embracing individuality. With a focus on slow fashion, Zelda Designs encourages mindful buying – fewer, meaningful pieces that last. Innovation and sustainability guide every collection, including Art to Wear and Divina, which reimagine vintage textile traditions into bold, wearable art. This work is about beauty, memory, and becoming — one thread, one story, one piece at a time.

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Charles & Ron

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Charles & Ron is a contemporary Maltese lifestyle brand known for its distinct Mediterranean flair. Founded by Charles van Maarschalkerweerd Borg, a self-taught couture maker from a family of seamstresses, and his partner Ron van Maarschalkerweerd Borg, the duo has been shaping Malta’s fashion scene for over 30 years. Their collections, blending Mediterranean motifs with a timeless aesthetic, have been worn by global stars such as Ariana Grande, Alessandra Ambrosio, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Rowland, Lauryn Hill, and many others. In 2018, their couture was featured at Buckingham Palace’s Commonwealth Fashion Exchange, alongside designers such as Stella McCartney and Burberry.