2009-Present
Owner and creator of Atelier MariaLux.
Parfum MariaL, a line of 5 perfumes and three massage candles with a worldwide distribution in high-end niche perfume shops. All fragrances have been created in collaboration with perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri aka ‘The Nose’.
1989-Present
LILIAN DRIESSEN CONSULTING
Womenswear, Menswear, Product-, Concept- and Interior design.
2016-Present
Design consultancy and collection design for two newly started enterprises in development:
– A new luxury menswear fashion label, based in China, for the local market.
– A renowned Italian leather tannery that aims to launch a new product-line based on an innovated vision on leather.
2009-Present
Niche Interior Design and Brand Identity:
Avery Fine Perfumery: Identity and three concept stores for niche luxury perfumes in London, Modena and New Orleans.
Madison Perfumery: two concept stores for niche luxury perfumes and cosmetics including a beauty room for treatments in Budapest and Bucharest.
Rivoli Perfumery: Identity and design of first niche luxury perfume concept store in Russia, of which two in St. Petersburg and two more in Moscow, including cosmetics and a small Spa for beauty treatments.
Rivoli Perfumery POP-UP concept: Opened July 2014 in Moscow.
Villa 515: Identity and design of niche luxury concept perfume store and lab in Dubai, Jumeirah.
Villa 515 POP-UP-store (2016) The Galeria Mall, Abu Dhabi.
Nasomatto perfume corners and stands: Harrods London, Tsvetnoy Moscow, Jan perfumery Odessa.
Casa Pavo, Bucharest (2014): Interior design of a private townhouse.
Nieuwe Ridderstraat, Amsterdam (2016): Interior design and project management of a loft.
FARES: Identity and design of Fares men’s sandals and traditional men’s attire stores in UAE. First one opened March 2017 in Abu Dhabi.
2009-present
Master of Artez Academy, Arnhem, fashion department.
Design lecturer, supervising final graduation collections.
2007-2015
The Nose BV, Nasomatto BV and Snot BV.
Creative- and brand DNA communication consultancy.
This includes the design of VM, bottles, packaging and windows.
2007- 2009
DIESEL BLACK GOLD, Molvena, Italy.
Creative director & head of design DIESEL BLACK GOLD womenswear & accessories.
Designer & creative director of fashion shows DBG, New York.
2006- 2007
CLAUDIA STRÄTER, Amsterdam.
Womenswear brand with 30 shops, Head of design & creative director.
2001-2006
VIKTOR&ROLF, Amsterdam.
Head of the design team (women & men).
Designer of “Monsieur”.
Designer of accessories with licensee Mantero:
Foulards, scarves, ties , and lingerie
Knitwear designer
Since Oct. 2005: Designer of Allegri Sportswear, men & women
Designer of ICB license for Viktor & Rolf
2001
MARBERT GmbH, Germany.
Concept-development of cosmetic line MAN PURE for MARBERT
1998-2000
TURNOVER, womenswear, Amsterdam.
Designer of jersey, fine knitwear and accessories.
1996-1998
Freelance designer.
Accessories and Jersey for SO-men, by Alexander van Slobbe.
Concept guidance for SO-men fashion shows in Paris.
Accessories for TURNOVER, womenswear, Amsterdam.
Concept development and design of a couple of perfume bottles.
1991-1994
Fulltime designer for STUDIO TREND, Milan, Italy.
I designed for:
CHESTERFIELD LEGEND, jeanswear
TRUSSARDI ACTION, -SPORT, – BAMBINI
AVIREX BELLE, jeanswear for girls
MITSUMINI DEPARTMENT STORES, Japan.
CASPI, Korean “Benetton”
GINO’S, Japan, Ties.
1991-1996
Consultant & freelance designer for Fred de la Bretoniere, Amsterdam.
Shoes & bags for his line as well as his clients, e.g. VAN SCHAFFELAER (= VAN BOMMEL)
1989-1991
Fulltime womenswear designer for TURNOVER, Amsterdam.
Date of birth:
11-05-1966, Wassenaar, the Netherlands.
Education:
1977-1983
1983-1984
1984-1985
1985-1988
Stedelijk Gymnasium, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Science Diploma.
Art & Dance classes at Mendocino College, Mendocino, California, U.S.A.
Academy Vogue, fashion school, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Academy of Fine Arts Arnhem, The Netherlands. Graduated at the fashion department.
Languages:
Dutch mother tongue, English and Italian written and spoken fluently, fair knowledge of German and French.