Your personal style squad.
Meet the trendsetters, tastemakers, and wardrobe wizards here to elevate, refine, and reinvent your wardrobe.
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Maru Mendez
FOUNDER & LEAD STYLIST
Maru is the visionary behind Bananas®, shaping its unique approach to personal styling, sourcing, and wardrobe curation. With years of experience in the fashion industry, she blends an intuitive sense of style with deep industry knowledge, helping clients refine their wardrobes with effortless, elevated looks. Whether sourcing rare designer pieces or curating a closet refresh, Maru ensures every Bananas experience is tailored, personal, and always on point.
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Andrea Nader
PERSONAL STYLIST & CONTENT CREATOR
Andrea is a stylist at Bananas® and co-founder of the resortwear brand Black Sand, blending business acumen with a sharp eye for fashion. Her style is a mix of classic elegance and modern edge, making her a go-to for clients who want a wardrobe that evolves seamlessly with them. With a deep understanding of both styling and design, she curates looks that are both timeless and on-trend.
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Cordelia Gonzalez
PERSONAL STYLIST & HEAD OF PERSONAL SHOPPING
Cordelia started in fashion in 2015 and joined Bananas® in 2021, growing from personal shopper to stylist. Now based in NYC, she draws inspiration from the city's fast-paced fashion scene, creating curated capsule wardrobes that balance versatility with current trends. Her expertise lies in seamlessly mixing contemporary and designer brands for effortlessly stylish, day-to-night looks.
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Raquel Nader
HEAD OF CLOSET DETOX SERVICES
With a background in marketing and a passion for fashion, Raquel has led the Closet Detox division at Bananas for the past two years. She specializes in streamlining wardrobes, helping clients refine their style with curated, functional selections. Her expertise ensures every closet is intentional, stylish, and tailored to individual needs.
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Alexa Hernandez
PERSONAL STYLIST
Alexa’s styling approach blends contemporary fashion with timeless staples, crafting wardrobes that feel fresh and personal. With a background in PR, editorial, and sustainable fashion, she has built a diverse clientele at Bananas®. She has a keen eye for vintage designer gems and thrives on creating unique, personalized looks for any occasion.
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Roberta Castillón
HEAD OF SOURCING
Roberta leads the sourcing division at Bananas®, leveraging her expertise in finance, business administration, and logistics to track down the rarest luxury pieces worldwide. With a degree from Tec de Monterrey and additional studies at Columbia University, she ensures that Bananas clients have access to the most coveted fashion finds.
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Sofia Decrescenzo
HEAD OF THE PEELED CLOSET
Sofia brings her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for sustainable fashion to The Peeled Closet, Bananas’ pre-owned shopping service. With a background in international business and experience as a co-founder of Black Sand, she expertly curates second-hand luxury pieces, ensuring each item finds a new home with style-conscious clients.
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Feny Villarreal
SOURCING
Based in Miami, Feny is a sourcing expert with experience in styling and high-profile events. With training from Instituto Marangoni and hands-on experience at brands like Hugo Boss and AKRIS, she carefully curates trend-forward pieces for Bananas®, ensuring clients get exclusive access to high-end fashion.
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Hailey Sambor
SOURCING
Hailey brings over a decade of fashion industry experience to Bananas®, specializing in sourcing hard-to-find luxury pieces. Based in Chicago, she leverages her extensive network and product expertise to secure the most in-demand, exclusive items for clients, ensuring they always have access to fashion’s most coveted pieces.