All of the Ergon Mykonos creations are inspired by the images of Greek mythology, elements and materials of our rich culture and are customised to the contemporary, minimal aesthetic & pop culture. The Minoans S/S 17 collection is inspired by the myth of Minotaur, the findings of Knossos ruins and the way of life of …
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Ergon Mykonos : Minoan Pasiphaë
Ancient Greek Kridemnon
Scarves inspired by the traditional flower motif of Skyros island found embroidered on local costumes. Optimism, perfectionism and love for the Greek element created Kridemnon and a fruitful cooperation has given it new wings to fly. Kridemnon x Ancient Greek Sandals The most impressive Skyrian embroideries are the ‘grafta’. Unlike the rest (white, gold or red embroideries) …
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Kridemnon : immortal Veil
Kridemnon means headscarf in Ancient Greek; a divine piece of cloth belonging to goddess Ino that saves Odysseus and takes him from the island of Calypso to the land of Phaeaceans. Kridemnon also refers to the headscarf of Hecuba, who takes it from her head when she learns about the loss of Hector, her son. …
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Mary Katrantzou: de-codes Amphora symbol
Mary Katrantzou combines the ancient with the hyper-modern, fusing classicism with futurism and sixties art. Ancient artefacts are warped through op-art designs, mapped across the topography of the body to create new focal points and emphasis. The New Classical collection marks a return to her trademark of trompe l’oeil prints, technically superlative across hourglass-seamed dresses …
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Mary Katrantzou: de-codes Greek Key symbol
An embrace of her own culture background recontextualises Katrantzou’s signatures: her prints, her silhouettes, her heritage. The language is Mary Katrantzou, but the key is Greek. Continuing her exploration of textile innovation, fluid chainmail is mounted with lace and overprinted, exposing frames of psychedelic infused figures with hourglass silhouettes pulled in and keyed close to …
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Mary Katrantzou: de-codes Mycenaean figure
In exploring the cultural signature of her Hellenic heritage, Mary Katrantzou was drawn into the archives, digging through her creative past to establish her own cannon of classics. Mycenaean pottery patterns and frescoes are used to decorate garments in New Classical SS17. New Classical De-codes Mycenaean figure The Mycenaeans were influenced by the earlier …
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Mary Katrantzou: de-codes Minoan figure
For New Classical SS17 Mary Katrantzou looked introspectively to Greece, the country of her birth. Exploring its rich history, mythology and culture, she dug deep into her own work. This collection is an archaeological exploration, unearthing the classics of Katrantzou. The ancient civilization of the Minoans gave initial inspiration. Their culture, as we experience it …
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Angelos Bratis : Doric rhythm
The principal form of the three classical architectural orders of ancient Greece is characterized by its symmetrical purity of line and absence of superfluous ornamentation. The elementary solid structure of Doric rhythm inspires the launch of a permanent but evolving new label of ready to wear from Angelos Bratis. Architectural structures in white denim provide …
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Gogreek : 1821 collectibles
The word evzōnos (Greek: εὔζωνος) is first attested in Homer’s Iliad and derives from εὖ and ζώνη, meaning ‘well-girt’. The word was used by ancient writers for centuries to describe a type of light infantry of unidentified equipment, probably used as a generic term to denote light infantry. In 1837, the official Evzonas uniform was …
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Smile + Inverted Smile
The Greek Carnival is special and unique because customs date back to the pagan world of ancient Greece. During ancient times, there were celebrations at this time of year to commemorate the end of winter and the coming of spring which were associated with the worship of Dionysus, the God of Wine, Feast and Theatre. …
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