The former Campbell High School and Dickson College student has based the label in Melbourne, but is launching her first spring collection at the Bus Depot Markets, Kingston, on Sunday, October 2.

Inspired by her grandmother, she says the theme of the collection is “enviable style for exceptional women”.

“My grandmother was an impeccable sewer who created beautifully tailored and well-styled outfits,” Mariska says.

“She had an impeccable eye for detail and took pleasure in how she presented herself, even at home, co-ordinating absolutely everything from her shoes to her earrings down to the last detail.

“My spring collection has introduced more bright, cheerful colours, following my design undertones of ‘the perfect outfit can make any occasion memorable’.

“Based on a fresh selection of four bright primary colours, red, blue, green and yellow, the first collection sets the tone for a unique, polished wardrobe for professional women, with a selection of trans-seasonal work wear and after-five pieces.”

Every design in the collection is limited to 16 pieces, adding a touch of exclusivity.

“Wearers can create their outfits without worrying about the chance of a mass-produced doppelganger moment at their afternoon tea party or soiree,” Mariska says.

Mariska says The Professor’s Daughter (which is what she is) was created for educated shoppers who “adore well-tailored and inventively designed staple pieces that can transcend seamlessly between seasons, fashions and countries.”

“I don’t think women should feel afraid of being stylish all of the time, regardless of whether they are at social events, work, or just meeting a friend for lunch at the weekend.”