Marianne Martin continues to soar in fashion industry

Fashion designer Marianne Martin may have reservations in the past to go full-blast in the fashion scene as she considers herself the behind-the-scene type of person. She changed her mind. Now she is ready take her position as the design leader of Nouvelle Haute Couture even managing her time well for family and business.

Marianne will focus on Nouvelle Haute Couture's transition to Marianne Martin Fashion House.  The future Nouvelle Haute Couture will be more vigilant in setting the trend of the future in fashion, she says.

Born on Dec. 23, 1975, in Manila, Marianne is the youngest child and only daughter of a businessman, Eddie Martin and his wife, Jeng Martin.  Known to her close friends and family as "Ianne," her mom and grandmother raised her, as her father was very active in the business during her childhood.

In her early years, Marianne used to create bows and bags and  sold them to her classmates and teachers. She became popular in school, not only because of her beautiful face, but more so of her scholastic and entrepreneurial abilities.

Marianne's creativity was honed by her grandmother.  She was taught how to create things out of spare fabrics, ribbons, laces and beads.  She was trained how to perfect her craft during her early years.  She continued creating and selling her crafts even during her high school and university years and because of that, she represented the Youth Foundation and became the Ambassadress of beauty and intelligence in her university.

At a tender age of 14, Marianne pursued modelling as one of her interests. She did not stop there and learned other things.

She mastered her craft and became extremely productive.  Due to her perseverance, one of her goals is to earn her first million by the age of 20.  She opened a business while studying.  Then she opened a store of "ready-to-wear" clothes she bought in Hong Kong, Thailand and Korea.

With her family and friends' support, she earned her first million exactly how she envisioned it - at the age of 20.

A friend to all, especially to those who were being bullied as she was very much against bullying even up to present, Marianne has a bubbly personality. To sum up her childhood and school life, Marianne describes it as "The Fundamental of Learning".

Marianne finished Bachelor of Science major in Tourism. That time, the influx of china-made clothes played a major role of bringing her "ready-to-wear" clothing business into bankruptcy.

That propelled her to change her line of business, hence the birth of M Travel Agency.  She is without any experience in joining the workforce.   Her lack of work experience did not stop her in becoming an entrepreneur.  Passion for travel and fashion are the only weapons she had in her hands to jump-start her business once again.

In her travels, she is bent on discovering latest trends in fashion and entrepreneurship. She met a good friend from Indonesia and they ventured into additional product, which is furniture. She did not have any idea on furniture making, but her keen sense of style and design lead her to be successful in the furniture business.

Marianne met the man of her dreams during the height of her career.  The career that she loved and worked hard for became one massive hindrance to her building a family. She had difficulty during her pregnancy and little by little, she withdrew herself from the career she loves, at her husband's request.

She went to the United States to have her pregnancy be well monitored, all she had were small figurines of Sto. Nino and St. Pio.  Miraculously, Marianne gave birth to Joshua, her only child.  Ever since, she became the domesticated one and always with her son most especially during his formative years.

As the saying goes, "once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur".  Up until her son's 6th birthday, she started to get back to working again, but this time she went against her husband's preference.  She went back to school and formalized her interest in fashion by studying in Philippine Fashion Institute and then the birth of Nouvelle Haute Couture happened.  Balancing career, family and friends has never been difficult for Marianne as she always has a keen sense of time management.

One of Marianne's dreams is to travel the world before reaching 40, and she did. Together with her family, they always travel every chance they get, from Asia to Africa to North America and South America to Europe and Australia.  She believes that in every place she goes, there is at least one lesson that she takes with her.  Travelling became her bonding moment with her family, especially with her son.

Marianne's devotion to her family is absolute and without conditions.  Their travels with the family was her way in building memories so her son never forgets.  You reap what you sow, as how she always says.  If she plants goodness in her son's heart, goodness will grow in it and be shared to everyone that he meets.

Establishing Nouvelle was not easy for Marianne.  Just like any other businesses, it was more difficult for her during its early stage for she kept it from her husband and her family and due to perseverance and passion Nouvelle Haute Couture came to be known as the fashion house to the politicians, models and celebrities like Kim Chu, Toni Gonzaga, Alex Gonzaga and Ruffa Mae Quinto to name a few.

Nouvelle Haute Couture characteristics that are known to its clients are clean lines, elegant and comfortable.  By having Nouvelle Haute Couture, you are not just getting fabulous clothing line, but you also help Nouvelle's long-serving and loyal team.