SPL FASHION
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tunics and hand-painted silk jackets with knit
sleeves and trim, every piece is made-to-order
by a trend,” she explains.
Her one-of-a-kind bridal gowns are perfect
for a destination or beach wedding, she adds.
“The fabric is lightweight, easy to pack and
doesn’t wrinkle. It’s classic and elegant but still
casual enough for the beach.”
No newcomer to fashion, Masha grew up in
mother, a well-known fashion designer. “ As
backstage of a fashion show, sitting next to a
sewer learning the craft, or playing with fabric
swatches,” she relates. By her teens, she had
learned to make patterns, construct garments,
sew and knit.
A year and a half ago, Masha moved to St.
Petersburg from Austin, Texas, to be closer to
her husband’s family. (“We fell in love with St.
Petersburg,” she said.) Previously, she lived in
Seattle for 18 years, where she studied fashion
design at the Art Institute of Seattle and
established her reputation as a custom-apparel
designer.
To see her designs and contact the designer,
go to www.mashaodesign.com or call
(206) 226-7674.
Photos: Mari Sabra Photography
Hair and Makeup: Ashlee Whaley
(thehivesalon_stpete)
Model: Jacqueline Amick
Fashion Designer Masha Osoianu
Left, fully hand-knit halter dress with silk bow. Right, armor dress with hand-knit turban.
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