05/04/2026
📌 SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS THE NAME OF THE GAME FOR FILIPINO-AMERICAN, FOUNDER AND ACCESSORY DESIGNER MARIA VICTORIA MEJIA BASED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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Her quick rise in the international scene should be attributed to her passion for embracing artistry and design with a keen sense of concern for the environment and the welfare of Filipino artisans - the skilled hands helping craft her growing product line under the now-recognized brand name Viktorya-Minaudière That sophisticated key word is derived from the French term "minauder" which is another way of pointing out that someone or something is playfully shy in style.
Viktorya Minaudiere is purely Filipino-handmade clutch bags and luxury accessories a collaboration between the clear-cut vision of its California-based Filipina-born founder and accessory designer Maria Victoria Mejia, and in-house skilled artisans based in the Philippines.
This beautiful partnership has ensured life-changing livelihood for the proficient workers who diligently make beautiful bags and accessories out of unused shells, beads, and other eco-friendly materials. This brand has also fostered traditional techniques, design durability, and timelessness.
Viktorya Minaudière is a brand that embodies originality, sophistication, elegance, craftsmanship, and style. With its authentic designs, commitment to exclusivity, and dedication to creating luxury accessories that stand out from the crowd, Viktorya Minaudière is a brand that is sure to make a lasting impression in the world of fashion.
The combination of visual beauty emanating from the finished designs that are stamped Viktoria Minaudiere, and the valuable impact to the environment of repurposed materials is always a welcome addition to the world of luxury fashion. Women of substance and class gravitate to the brand with ease and a good sense of purpose. Small wonder that a number of Hollywood celebrities and Filipino-American stars are now proud owners of such pretty wearables borne out of sustainability and cultural heritage.
Mejia has worked with top couturiers Hollywood Fashion Designer Alexis Monsanto, American Couture Fashion Designer David Tupaz, Fashion Designer Marika Soderlund of .myclub, Filipiniana & Barong by Amiel Noble of Noble Creations, International Fashion Designer John Ablaza and Fashion Designer Carl Andrada known for Pageant gowns and costume. Diana Babayan of yasaman_fashion Viktorya's brand has gotten the attention of Hollywood and was featured on the Golden Globes site. She is a 2023 TOFA (The Outstanding Filipino Awards) awardee for fashion and style.
Viktorya Minaudiere is set to expand with the launch of its premium line of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces at the Los Angeles Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion. Viktorya launched her Spring- Summer 2025 collection at the Michael Cinco & Alexis Monsanto Fashion Gala Sept 19, 2024 at Bowers Museum
Featured at at MOST MAGAZINE
Special Edition: October 2024 • Issue #56
Writer / Journalist: Yugel Losorata
Pages 48-51
Featured Model: Miss Earth USA 2024
Bea Millan-Windorski
Miss Earth Water 2024
Miss Universe Philippines 2026
Luxury Accessories:
Viktorya Minaudiere by Maria Victoria Santos Mejia
Viktorya Luxury Accessories
Stylist: Carmelo Andrada Jr.
Fashion: Carmelo Designs
Filipinina: Noble Creations Online
by: Amiel Tabirao Noble
Glam Team:
Make Up Artist: Michael Molina
Hairstylist: Arky Karl Javier
Fashion Photographer:
Liquid Star Photography by: Jaime Lim
