Kaleidoscope is derived from the Ancient Greek words καλός (kalos)= ‘beautiful, beauty’, εἶδος (eidos)= ‘that which is seen: form, shape’ and σκοπέω (skopeō)= ‘to look to, to examine’, hence ‘observation of beautiful forms’. The word was invented in 1817 by Sir David Brewster, inventor of the device. A children’s toy, that allows the light to …
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Tag Archives: Womenswear
Ioanna Kourbela : prism of Kaleidoscope
CUTCUUTUR : polygonal morphs
Employing primary geometry as a springboard, the CUTCUUTUR SS2016 features oversized shapes that cover the garment surface with smaller-scale shapes acting as intricate outlines and details, building up the basis for elaborately patterned clothing. Overlapping, meticulously interwoven and interconnected with almost ritualistic fervor, these methodical designs become a statement of the complexity that can be …
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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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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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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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The Artians : daedalus Op Art
The Op Athens collection draws inspiration from a treasure chest of aesthetic references. Op art which relies on optical illusions, relating geometric designs that create feelings of movement was the major influence in creating the Op Athens collection AW2016 . Optical, being a word of Greek origin triggered the Artians to look deeper and decode …
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Athina Korda : Mute antithesis
The Mute Collection SS2016 is inspired by the ultramarine serenity among the disarming shapes of the ocean. The intensity of the waves streaming towards the shore is imprinted in the vast dimension of the black color. The color palette continues with raf and blue and turns into off-white, that captures the color of the sand; …
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Vassiliki Charitou : The Geometric Flow
The Flow Collection SS16 is inspired by the decade of 60s. Pleated fabrics and window pane patterns are the major elements of this collection. There is complex relationship between white and blue colours. The white colour symbolises purity and the blue tranquility in a geometric way. This palette gives a sense of elegance. Vassiliki Charitou …
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