Kristina Aquino and Jessica Sturnam are the young design duo behind the
New York-based Madison Marcus. Both made their professional debuts designing
for established brands. A few years later, they were hired by another well-established
brand and the two made an instant connection.
The company owners noticed their talents and natural rapport with one another
and decided to start a new subsidiary brand. By allowing the two designers
to freely express themselves, Madison Marcus materialized as a fresh and
edgy collection with a feminine point of view. Aquino describes their design
aesthetic as "modern, ladylike and urban."
Madison Marcus has been featured in Lucky and Dailycandy. Dailycandy
loves Madison Marcus because the line offers charming dresses for a fraction
of the cost. The line is also a favorite of Cameron Diaz and Nicole Ritchie.