The primary element of the collection Moving Landscapes is the way structures develop in space and the interaction between three-dimensional constructions and the human body. The closed shape –the building, main aspect of Vasia Pachi‘s previous work, is now included in a wider environment, as part of the scenery, urban or natural. The closed structures …
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Tag Archives: Greek Designers
Vasia Pachi : Moving Landscapes
Samantha Sotos : Eleftheria · Irini · Sofia · Agapi
Four women. Free, peaceful, wise and loving. Confident, compassionate, strong and capable. They take control of their life. With great liberty, Eleftheria is free to walk, do and be as she pleases. Sofia finds wisdom in her troubles and cautiously assesses her next move. Agapi is loving and is a key link to their unity. …
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Christina Soubli : precious dandélions
The art of filigree in jewel making dates back to ancient times and 1000 B.C., where the Phoenician, the Etruscan and the Greek goldsmiths of the time hand crafted jewellery by creating and twisting together fine threads of precious metal. Filigree Reborn. For the past few years Christina Soubli has become known for her unique …
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The voyage to Ithaka
Ithaka by C.P. Cavafy As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never find things like that on your way as long as you keep your thoughts raised high, as long as a rare excitement …
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Lommer : Molecular elements
Every user creates a new ‘molecular’ experience by interacting with the design process. Circa 450 BC Empedocles imagined fundamental elements – fire , earth , air and water – and forces of attraction and repulsion allowing the elements to interact. Users get initiated to a unique experience by assembling a Lommer bag and choosing different …
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Evangelos : nymph Aura
A magnificent spectacle of outmost femininity is revealed by Evangelos SS2016 collection inspired by Aura, the Greek mythological Nymph known for her ability to disappear into the air. Gentle floating soft fine fabrics concur with the fluid, floor-sweeping gowns calling to mind Aura, the mysterious Nymph of the breeze. Graceful and timeless, Aura weaves together …
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Ancient Kallos : Aegean Light
Ancient Kallos draws its creative inspiration from ancient Greek beauty and cultural heritage – its very name deriving from the ancient Greek word for beauty; ‘Kallos’. The sun in the form of its ancient Greek symbol features in the logo ΚΑΛΛʘS, in the letter O, as a representative of the spirit, while the dot in …
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popRenaissance : Eye bowl
The Eye bowl was designed and created by Manos Mpatzolis in Santorini island, 2014. Inspired by minimalism of Cyclades and white/ blue Greek colors, he created the paper mache bowl, using recycled paper on a spherical mold. In tradition, the blue eye, known as μάτι (mati) is used for protection from the bad energy, dating …
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Deep Shallow Exposition : frame sculptures
‘I perceive that the eyewear I create – solely by hand – as sculptures… I do not feel like I own an eyewear brand, but rather a way to create and to experiment with materials’; Elisabeth Leau, the Deep Shallow Exposition designer, told me a Saturday evening when we met at her studio for a …
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Clon8 : Meteora suspension
Deriving inspiration from the spiritual connection she has with her native Greek homeland, the main idea behind SS16 collection, developed from Angelika Chilikova’s powerful creative bond with the architectural patterns of Meteora. Considered one of the most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, the unique structures from stone and wood appear to be …
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