Ou Ma, the Artistic Director and Designer at OUMA, brings a rich tapestry of creative expression and skilled tailoring to her designs, fueled by her early experiences with illustration and painting in Beijing. Educated at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City where she graduated summa cum laude, Ma has melded her intrinsic artistic talents with a passion for couture. Her designs reflect a unique blend of Eastern cultural influences and the vibrant energy of metropolitan New York, aiming to empower women by enhancing their inner confidence and helping them express their individual identities through fashion. Ma’s work is deeply emotive, striving to make visible the unseen aspects of personal expression and the human experience.
