Meet The Designer

MEET THE DESIGNER

Maria Stylianou graduated in a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. During her degree she won a scholarship to the fashion institute of Milan and was selected for Graduate Fashion Week. After graduating she went onto a career with luxury fashion retailers, working as a Stylist for Harvey Nichols, Store Management for Whistles and a Luxury Buyer. Working in the fashion industry for many years, high prices & ethics inspired her to do better and follow her dream: The aim was to create a brand that would prioritise people and product quality.

“Ever since I was a child, I remember the excitement I felt when I happened to stumble across pebbles, shells and sticks on my childhood trips to Cyprus. As an avid treasure hunter, I collected these magnificent objects, which I kept as precious jewels. They had magical powers! My love of design and making was ignited from a young age by my family of creatives, a chef, jeweller, silk weaver, lace maker, professional musicians and dancers.” 

Always at the heart of Say Paloma is a passion for story telling and creating.

Founded in 2016, inspiration for the collections are found in my extensive travels and my native Cypriot roots, every piece is unique and has a story. 

We hope you join us on our voyage and enjoy it as much as we have bringing it to you.