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A sketch for a new skirt design, titled Hunger. #WIP #art #original

A mock-up of Maya modeling a pleated midi skirt with a deep red background and dramatic black, tentacle-like shapes filled with eyes and toothy details. Beside the mock-up is a close-up of the eerie red-and-black pattern, with an inset showing an alternate lighter colorway. Text notes that the mock-up may differ from the final product.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 29/09/2026

Having trouble picking a final background color for my magpie design. The art was inspired by linocut prints, so I originally wanted a color that resembles butcher-block paper, but now I can't decide! #art #store

Four color variations of a Maya Kern skirt design featuring black-and-white magpies flying through sparkling stars and swooping lines. Each row shows the print laid flat alongside a model wearing the finished skirt mock-up. Background options include warm tan, dusty mauve, deep muted purple, and dark taupe.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 28/09/2026

Presale update! 📦 The skirts have left the factory and are headed our way! Presales close once they arrive, so get your order in while your size is still available. Sold out? Sign up for restock notifications on the listing! #store Shop the presale: store.mayakern.com/collections/...

Presale Update graphic featuring two Maya Kern Pocket Dimension skirts modeled indoors. On the left is the Swan’s Pocket Dimension Skirt, a dark gray skirt with white swans along the hem; all sizes are available. On the right is the lavender Party 4 U Pocket Dimension Skirt with colorful party details along the hem; sizes S–3XL and 5–6XL are available. Both skirts are listed at $104.

Presale Update graphic featuring two Maya Kern skirts modeled indoors. On the left is the Sergle Anemones Pocket Dimension Skirt, a plum-colored skirt with pale pink and white anemones around the hem; sizes S, XL–3XL, and 5–6XL are available. On the right is the Bees Pocket Dimension Skirt, a black skirt covered in golden bees and honeycomb shapes; sizes S, XL–2XL, and 5–6XL are available. Both skirts are listed at $104.

Presale Update graphic featuring two Maya Kern skirts modeled indoors. On the left is the Deadly Florals Pocket Dimension Skirt, a dark botanical print featuring green, purple, and cream flowers; only one skirt remains in size 6XL. On the right is the Sharks Pocket Dimension Skirt, a blue ocean-inspired design with shark silhouettes around the hem; all sizes are sold out. Both skirts are listed at $104.

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sleepynemo-draws.bsky.social @sleepynemo-draws.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This is kind of stalled out around 27k after the intial support. If you haven’t seen before please consider boosting. Or it it’s been a while, reboosting.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 26/09/2026

A little drama for your wardrobe. 🦢 The Swans Pocket Dimension Skirt has gorgeous white swans along the hem, huge pockets, and every size is still available! #store Shop Swans: store.mayakern.com/collections/...

Maya stands indoors modeling the Swans Pocket Dimension Skirt with a white eyelet blouse and brown sandals. The dark charcoal pleated skirt features white swans swimming around the hem, and Maya holds one side out to show the artwork and volume.

A collage showing preliminary photos of the Swans Pocket Dimension Skirt alongside notes explaining that the factory photos have unusual lighting and that the final print will be darker, clearer, and more vibrant. The graphic also compares the old and updated printing of the Bees pattern to demonstrate the changes.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 25/09/2026

A new skirt design: Magpies! Magpies represent luck, both good and bad, and boy, does that feel appropriate to my life right now. #art #original

Close-up of Maya digitally illustrating a repeating pattern of black-and-white magpies in flight, surrounded by white stars and sweeping motion lines on a warm taupe background. A hand holding a stylus is visible working on the artwork on a drawing tablet.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 25/09/2026

A new skirt design: Magpies! Magpies represent luck, both good and bad, and boy, does that feel appropriate to my life right now. #art #original

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 07/09/2026

hi all! this is really difficult for me to talk about, but the store is in danger of closing before the end of the year. you can read more about what happened here: www.mayakern.com/blog i'm at a point where i need to ask for help. 👇

maya is wearing the hot air balloons skirt in size 2xl. the skirt has a gradient of light blue to sunset pink with hot air balloons floating in the sky

maya is wearing the wrap top in a dusty green

maya is wearing a spaghetti strap maxi dress with a flattering pleated bust and belt, the pattern is a sepia-toned repeat of snakes and roses

maya is wearing a black midi skirt with pleats on the waistband

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 24/09/2026

One of our newest collabs is here! 💜 The Anemones Pocket Dimension Skirt features Sergle’s artwork, soft cotton, plenty of volume, and HUGE pockets. #store Presale is open now! Shop here: store.mayakern.com/collections/...

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pippki @pippki.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My husband remains baffled at how my @mayakern.com skirt does not fall down even with my filled 30oz water bottle in the pocket. Now to go dazzle my work colleagues with the same sartorial magic

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 23/09/2026

More skirts = more reasons to twirl. Buy 2 skirts and get your 3rd 50% OFF! So if you’ve had a few sitting in your cart waiting for a sign… hi, this is it. #store Go pick your three → shop now store.mayakern.com 💜

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 22/09/2026

With the new skirt shape (rectangles instead of circles) and style (pleats), the cathedral skirt needed some major changes… so I drew a bunch more elements for a new cathedral 2.0! #art

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Becky Hawkins @postcardsbybecky.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Fall equinox! Time to turn into a pumpkin

Office bathroom selfie in a green knee length skirt, orange scoop necked top, green cardigan, and green glass necklace.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 22/09/2026

With the new skirt shape (rectangles instead of circles) and style (pleats), the cathedral skirt needed some major changes… so I drew a bunch more elements for a new cathedral 2.0! #art

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 21/09/2026

anyone have good recommendations for wireless non-earbud headphones? my ears have always been picky about earbuds but apparently i just can’t wear earbuds anymore AT ALL because it hurts

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 21/09/2026

Tiny Bento Babies, now in sticker form. 🍱✨ Each set includes two glossy sticker sheets packed with elements from Maya’s Bento Babies pattern. Perfect for decorating all your favorite things! #store Shop Bento Babies here: store.mayakern.com/products/ben...

Illustrated Bento Babies sticker sheet featuring eight colorful bento box designs filled with cute animal-shaped foods, including bears, pandas, chicks, cats, rabbits, pigs, and a snail, surrounded by vegetables and other tiny food details. The sticker sheet is displayed against a warm orange and yellow background.

A hand holds a gray water bottle decorated with several colorful Bento Babies stickers featuring cute animal-themed bento boxes. The bottle is photographed outdoors against a background of lush green foliage.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 17/09/2026

POV: You let your wife decide how to market your skirt business! #store

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 18/09/2026

This was a perfect suggestion- 10/10, no notes! Thank you! #store

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 17/09/2026

My wizard girl hemlock! Swapped out her full-length fringe cape for a capelet cuz it’s cuter! #DnD #LC #art

A warm red-orange monochrome illustration on a cream, textured background featuring several sketches of the same character with braided hair, a wide-brimmed hat, and a flowing dress. She appears in different poses, including holding a tiny worm on her finger and smiling while making a heart with her hands. Several chickens are sketched around her, along with small hearts.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 19/09/2026

i think a big part of why i dont rly make art tutorials anymore is bc while i can talk about how i approach drawing, my actual drawing process is pretty stupid and not tutorial friendly. but i’ve been asked a few times recently so i’ll share some tips and hope it’s helpful 😅 #art

my line art + flat color for a drawing of a woman with green hair

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 19/09/2026

And then there were two. 👀 Just TWO size smalls left in the Rii Abrego's Pomegranate Skirt, and then it’s officially sold out. Grab one while you can! ❤️ Shop here: store.mayakern.com/collections/... #store @riibrego.bsky.social

Devin stands outdoors in a sunny garden wearing the Rii Abrego Pomegranate Circle Skirt, a black knee-length skirt with a vibrant border of red pomegranates, flowers, and green leaves around the hem. They pair it with a red patterned cropped blouse and brown Mary Jane shoes while holding the skirt out to show its full shape and artwork.

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Amy🍉Michelle @geminidragonbadger.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

And week 2 of a @mayakern.com skirt each day!

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Amy🍉Michelle @geminidragonbadger.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Haven't posted this here, but I'm wearing a different @mayakern.com skirt each week, so here is week 1!

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 18/09/2026

This was a perfect suggestion- 10/10, no notes! Thank you! #store

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EnbyHugs @enbyhugs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Pockets bigger than the ones in men's pants! Hell yeah! (I have a couple of her skirts - the pockets legit have a capacity larger than many purses)

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 17/09/2026

A Message from Maya... #store www.gofundme.com/f/help-maya-...

Hey, y’all. First of all, I want to say thank you for the outpouring of love and support you have shown us after we shared our predicament. Your kindness has truly moved me in ways I can’t even begin to describe. At the beginning of last week, this felt like a truly unsurmountable situation, but your support has given me hope.

That being said, we’re not out of the woods yet. Our recent skirt presales, giftcard sales and the GoFundMe have helped a TON but we are still facing a very scary October—and unfortunately not the fun Halloween kind!

Sales and donations have slowed down since last week, so while we have enough cash on hand to make our first few payments to UPS, we don’t have anywhere near enough to cover the entire bill.

To avoid this situation in the future, we’re planning to take on a new loan so we can place a large order of printed skirts that should arrive in time for the holidays, but that means we won’t have that money available to us to pay off UPS. We may also need to do presale on some or all of those skirt designs, but we’ll deal with that when the time comes.

The fact that we can even add this to our plans and look to the future in this way is a huge testament to how much you have already helped us.

What you can do to help us:

I know that for the vast majority of you, you have already made the purchases or donations that you are willing and able to do, and for that I cannot thank you enough. What we really need now is visibility. As a small business with not a lot of time or money on our hands, we rely almost entirely on word of mouth marketing. Sharing or engaging with our posts on your preferred social platforms helps immensely, and so does sharing us with your friends, family, and acquaintances in real life. If there are any creators out there that you think would like our size inclusive, ethically made clothing, consider recommending us to them! (Though please keep it chill and do not spam anyone)

To close this out, once again I just want to say how much I appreciate all the love and kindness y’all have shown us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 17/09/2026

My wizard girl hemlock! Swapped out her full-length fringe cape for a capelet cuz it’s cuter! #DnD #LC #art

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POV: You let your wife decide how to market your skirt business! #store

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Mana 💕🎨🏳️‍🌈 @managodess.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Once again going to bat for Mayakern but as a short, fat girl, these skirts are my favorite clothes I ever bought. I get constant compliments on them, they're comfy and cozy & still fit even with weight changes I've gone through. Plus the POCKETS! Please please, if you in any way can, support <3

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Ginger Streusel @gingerstreusel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Can confirm! I just got my skirts in this style but in orange and green, and the new thicker waistbands stay up even with heavy things in the pockets! And, if you're allergic to basics like me, these are great options to go with your variety of rainbow shirts that match nothing else!

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munchkin275 @munchkin275.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I have never loved a skirt more than the ones I have bought from Maya. I’d hate to see this little online skirt shop close.

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MizzO @mizzo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just received the skirt I bought and it’s great! Can’t wait to wear it with some tights when the weather finally cools off.

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Chipo 🏳️‍⚧️ -> WPAFW @otterchipo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

To anyone who has ever liked the skirts I wear because they have giant pockets, it's now or never (and they're doing the bee print again) to order because it'd be really sad to see Maya go under because of the state of US economy being intentionally fucked over.

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Jajna @jajna.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It was time to draw these two cuties ^U^ A confident sweet hen helping her human friend Hemlock to look around in a new enviorment~ <3 Dont exactly know where they are. But Im sure they will manage x3 Hemlock (c) @mayakern.com

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 16/09/2026

A little doodle page of my wizard hemlock (and some bonus peppers). #DnD #OC #art

A black-and-white digital sketch page in Procreate featuring several drawings of a cheerful character in a wide-brimmed hat, braided hair, and a flowing, old-fashioned dress. The character appears in a few different poses alongside several loose sketches of chickens.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 16/09/2026

And yes, she did "accidentally" spill her wine on Charlotte at least once. #dnd #art

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 15/09/2026

A skirt that’s always ready to party. 🎈 Party 4 U has balloons, bunting, huge pockets, and plenty of twirl. 💜 Presale is OPEN! Shop: store.mayakern.com/collections/... #store

Devin models the Party 4 U pleated box skirt, featuring a purple background with colorful balloons, bunting, and stars along the hem. She pairs the midi skirt with a burgundy ruched crop top, a colorful headscarf, gray socks, and black sneakers while smiling indoors.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 15/09/2026

A skirt that’s always ready to party. 🎈 Party 4 U has balloons, bunting, huge pockets, and plenty of twirl. 💜 Presale is OPEN! Shop: store.mayakern.com/collections/... #store

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saint @adelheidemarie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

outfit posting ft work bathroom mirror. anyway every time I wear these two skirts in particular I get at least one random compliment. The butter cookie skirt once had two women come up to me at the work cafe to gush about how much they love it ( @mayakern.com skirt!!)

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SamSam Repeatedly @youngfart.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Did you know that Maya Kern just dropped new designs? Size inclusive, massive pockets, human artists, living wages, and so flipping beautiful. Plus, you would really be helping someone deeply hurt by recent US political fuckery. Go check it out.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 15/09/2026

Roxanna has been having such a rough time in the game, and weirdly, she's been called Hilda a couple of times... Wonder what's up with that? 🤔 #DnD #art

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 07/09/2026

i've also made the difficult decision to open a gofundme the goal is high, but every $7,500 buys me another week to raise funds to pay this off LINK: www.gofundme.com/f/help-maya-...

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Donate to Help Maya Kern Stay Open, organized by Maya Kern

Hi all! My name's Maya. I started my small business in 2015 selling skater skirts with my… Maya Kern needs your support for Help Maya Kern Stay Open

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 14/09/2026

Soft, stretchy, snake-covered & on final sale. 🐍 The Hiss Latte Cotton Button-Up Dress has breathable cotton, an adjustable waist tie, and, of course, pockets. A variety of sizes are still available! #store store.mayakern.com/collections/...

Devin smiles in a living room while modeling the Hiss Latte Cotton Button-Up Dress, a knee-length neutral dress featuring Maya Kern’s snake and rose print. The dress has short sleeves, a button-up front, a tied waist, and side pockets. Devin pairs it with purple socks and brown platform shoes.

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maya kern @mayakern.com · 12/09/2026

Cute? Yes. Practical? Aggressively so. Our Parchment Beige cotton midi skirt has built-in volume, a stretchy waistband, and seriously deep pockets. Yes, we tested them with 10 cans of soda. For science. 🤎 #store Shop here: store.mayakern.com/collections/...

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pippki @pippki.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Djdjsdj what do you mEAN it really does fit a 30oz water bottle and a Nintendo switch in the pockets without falling down @mayakern.com 😂 truth in advertising, incredible

Photo of me wearing a strawberry print Maya Kern skirt pulling a 30 oz water bottle from one pocket and a Nintendo switch from the other. Sorry I look slightly murderous but it’s a billion degrees and humid outside

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RAPIDPUNCHES 🍉🫒🕊️ @rapidpunches.itch.io · 11/09/2026

Got a @mayakern.com 🌊shirt 🥰 Thanks so much!!

RAPIDPUNCHES wearing a shirt by mayakern with a water pattern.

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