"Matière Studio was founded in 2021. After a long experience working in the fashion industry, I decided to create a brand more in line with my values of honesty, consciousness and respect for the artisans.

I was personally disillusioned with the way fashion industry worked. Everything moved too fast: new products were launched every month, setting new trends in the market, and making consumers buy more regularly to keep up with trends. The product lifecycle was short: products quickly went ‘out of style’ with the arrival of newer trends.

Most production was outsourced to countries with a cheaper cost of labor in order to reduce the cost of garments, regardless of the conditions under which they were manufactured and the impact on the environment. There was a lack of transparency with the consumer. People didn't know what they were buying, where the garments were produced or under what conditions. As a consumer, I felt betrayed by brands offering high discounts when I had bought a product full price. It didn't seem fair to me that brands had such high margin that they could still make money selling products more than half price.

I felt things were not being done properly: the speed of consumption, the lack of awareness of the impact generated and the lack of transparency made me think there was another way of doing things in the industry." - Mariana Uzcanga.

"Matière Studio was born from my passion for art and design. When I was a child, my parents used to take me to modern art museums and galleries. I remember I hated it: I couldn't understand why all my friends got to go to amusement parks while I had to spend hours contemplating alien objects which I couldn't conceptualize as "art", in such big, cold, empty spaces. But this experience as a child made an impression on me, planting the seed for what would later become my passion for art and design." - Mariana Uzcanga.

The name "Matière Studio" comes from the idea of creating a space to experiment with different substances and materials. It is about taking the time to play with shapes and textures to design new objects.

"For me, luxury is about simplicity and comfort." - Mariana Uzcanga.

Our designs fuse simple forms with organic sculptural shapes to create accessories that are elegant and practical. The sense of touch is a fundamental aspect of our designs. We use natural materials with smooth textures that elevate the product and offer a feeling of comfort.

Simple design and high-quality materials result in unique and timeless pieces that can be treasured for a lifetime.

"I was born in Bilbao, in the Basque Country in 1987. Half French half Spanish, I have always been influenced by both cultures. At the age of 7, I moved to Geneva where I spent 9 years of my life, and this is where my travelling adventure started. After having lived in different countries (including Switzerland, France, and the USA), I finally settled in Barcelona which I now consider my home. I studied business management at ESADE Business School and spent my early career working in the field of marketing for several multinational companies. Beyond my business profile, I have always had a passion for art and design, and I have kept space in my life to pursue this passion by taking classes in sculpture and painting.

In 2021, I finally decided to combine my business expertise with my passion for art and design by creating my own brand: Matière Studio." - Mariana Uzcanga.