According to Greek mythology nature is sacred and needs no alteration. Every plant, tree, animal and all the ‘abiotic components’, water, air, soil are sanctuaries. According to a myth Gaia was the personification of the Earth, she was the Goddess who gave birth to Earth and created a nature with monumental landforms, impassioned skies and …
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Zeus + Dione : Aethe-Real spectrum
Orphans 1618 : Φ – ratio
Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, creation also shares a bit of deep down personal needs, vague though, before starting to get a proper form. In Orphans 1618 the concept was born and then spontaneous experimentation was the one way procedure from paper to its fulfillment. we are orphans’ and we design …
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Polina Sapouna-Ellis : norms of Symmetria
Simplicity and symmetry are fundamental norms of ancient Greek art and the source of Polina Sapouna-Ellis’ inspiration. She views each piece of jewellery as a sculpture, a small structure born out of a concept, urging her to define how it will invade space; should it be large or small, shiny, matte, timid, assertive. Her designs …
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Christina Fragista : Apollo’s gems
Early Greek sandals were made from a stiff leather or wooden sole to which leather straps were attached. These straps usually went between the wearer’s big toe and second toe and around the back of the ankle to hold the sole firmly to the bottom of the foot. Much of the individual design of these …
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Fey Papanikou : Amphitheatric orchestra
Amphitheater collection is inspired by the top view of the ancient Greek theater and conceived as a connection of architecture and jewelry art. The basic parts of it such as the orchestra and cavea (stairs, cunei) kept intact, create a unit that is repeated and involved in a brooch, necklace, ring or earrings. It is …
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When in Greece : travel mementos
When in Greece is a travel brand aiming to create beautiful and quality products associated with the travelling experience in Greece. All products are designed and crafted in the brand’s Athens based workshop. Key design of the visual identity beyond the concept of travel are the concepts of landmark and fragment as mementos. When in …
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τ.ε. pareo : artisanal trims
The inspiration is drawn by Greece’s unique light, landscapes and colours. Greek summer iconic features such as bright bougainvilleas on white island houses, shiny pebbles found on favourites beaches, the unique architecture of cycladic villages, greek typography and words inspire every year Tepareo limited edition printed designs. Tepareos are made of high quality cotton …
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Nefelia : recollection of Topos
Topos is the latest collection of the jewelry brand, Nefelia. Topos is the Greek name for location. Metaphorically though it suggests origin. Thus, this collection represents the designer’s feelings and memories over her origin, Greece. Forms and shapes of Greek Architecture and Art are represented through the jewelry with creases, folds and literal figures, so …
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Meet The Cat : linear Symmetry
The common characteristics of Meet The Cat collections are geometry and minimalistic aesthetic. The designer behind the brand, Ioanna Koulouri, is trying to balance the similarity and contrast of elements and she creates conceptual jewelry collections based each time on a theme that expresses her mood and aesthetics. In SS2016 collection ‘Lucid Dreams’ the designs …
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Rainy July : Rafina-ted caps
Martha has always been passionate about design, especially the heritage of Greek craftsmanship. She always wanted to share that passion and it was sitting on a beach on the island of Kythera that gave her the idea for Rainy July. “My grandmother, Erifili was one of the most stylish women she has ever known – …
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