CLM Fall 2018

CHARLOTTE CHIC
The Costume Designer
Maria Ortiz (The Costume Designer) is an incredibly
passionate designer and seamstress who has been
sewing since the age of eight-years-old. As a young
adult she studied theater and graduated with a
Bachelor's Degree from the University of North
Carolina in Charlotte while also interning for Disney
in Orlando, Florida.
Since graduating Maria has worked with several
dance and theatre companies including CPCC
Summer Theatre, The Children’s Theatre, CAST
(Carolina Actors Studio Theatre), as well as several
groups within the Carolina Rennaissance Festival.
Today she creates customized pieces for individuals
and groups including dancewear of all varieties,
unique costumes inspired by various pop culture fandoms
and beautiful one of a kind bridal gowns.
Maria can be contacted through her website at
www.thecostumedesigneronline.com
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