Fashion: one of the most effective ways of expressing one’s personality without saying a wordGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Take, for instance, something as simple as a jean jacket; how do I keep it simple but still make it my own? That’s where Marijana Sprajc, otherwise known as the mind behind House of Mars, comes in!

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“Fashion should be serving the person who’s wearing it” says Marijana Sprajc, and when viewing the various projects she’s worked on under House of Mars since its inception in 2016, the various personalities behind each custom-made item of clothing shines throughGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Having worked for years in multi-national corporate fashion entities, Sprajc knows firsthand the disservice mainstream fashion does for the average shopperGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

She decided to pursue her passion for fashion & design by beginning her own jewelry line, influenced by her Croatian heritage and folk fashion of the regionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. A few years ago, Sprajc decided to revisit her initial love: designing custom clothing and accessoriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. From this, the concept behind House of Mars was bornGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

“You have to love what you do, if you want to do something special, you have to love what you’re doing”, says Sprajc with a smileGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Astoria-based, she is looking forward to continuing her work with clientele with similar fashion interests and wants, in addition to expanding that baseGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

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Her work is based on each individual’s clients needs and wantsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Recently, she’s had a client come in to salvage their favorite pair of gloves, a task which Sprajc was happy to take onGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. She has also designed custom clothing for attendees of the annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island, performers, and even sword-eaters!

Wishing Marijana Sprajc & House of Mars much continued success! If you would like to view more of her work, House of Mars will be featured at the Queens Craft Brigade on this Sunday, December 15thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Additionally, you may visit House Of Mars’ official website hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.