Maral Kalinian: A Driven Footwear Business Strategist, Apparel Designer & Textile Manufacturer Moves To Armenia To Start Own Brand

Maral Kalinian is a world-class designer and apparel manufacturer who has revolutionized the fashion industry. After helping build Calvin Klein into a billion-dollar company, Kalinian became the Vice President of Yeezy for Adidas where she built and manufactured Kanye West’s top fashion lines.

Kalinian has worked extensively throughout Italy, the Netherlands, India, China, Taiwan and Central America to grow and develop textile mass manufacturing.
Maral’s linkedin profile notes: ” A senior level creative leader and product expert with a proven 18 year track record in successfully launching or revitalizing fashion footwear brands with an emphasis on casual product innovation. A driven footwear business strategist who leads cross functional teams to create result-driven product opportunities, comprehensive market research, compelling promotion & packaging concepts, tactical design briefs, efficient product development cycle management, strict margin retention, with an intense passion for revolutionary product, innovative materials using sustainable manufacturing processes. A free thinking entrepreneur with a strong corporate background in building successful brands”After the 2nd Artsakh War she moved to Yerevan to revolutionize Armenia’s textile manufacturing industry. MARAL X ARMENIA is the first brand launched by Kalinian to grow Armenia’s economy, create jobs, and bring more capital into the country.