A world away from the polished neoclassical class of the Zappeion – the venue for AFW’s spring exhibits – the Petrini Apothiki (stone warehouse) introduced a uncooked, industrial power. Nestled amid the bustling port, the house buzzed with life, providing an eclectic backdrop. The towering ferry simply past the constructing offered a placing and unconventional setting, excellent for impromptu picture shoots.
Summer season Collections
Parthenis’s SS25 assortment, “Metamorphoses,” infused minimalist class with a contact of luminosity. Suppose linens with a delicate sheen and materials that caught the sunshine with a touch of metallic shimmer. Free hoods, an effortlessly trendy contact for any gender, topped flowing, body-conscious silhouettes. In the meantime, 4Tailors’ “Melted Ice Cream” assortment introduced streetwear to the runway with model and ease. Lengthy pants paired with bikini-inspired tops, flowing shirts, glossy shifts, and tailor-made shorts and jackets created a seamless fusion of laid-back class and concrete aptitude.
Lush botanical prints anchored Chrysanthi Farmaki Creations’ SS’25 “Unique Magnificence” assortment. Standouts included free knee-length attire with sharp pleats or playful ruffles, together with dressy separates, all crafted in luxurious silky materials. Daphne Valente’s “Dwelling Sculpture” assortment really lived as much as its identify, together with her signature pleating lending each bit an virtually architectural high quality whereas nonetheless celebrating the determine beneath. The gathering included seems for any hour or event, from city outings throughout the day to festive nights out.
An Tour to the Athenian Riviera
Vassilis Zoulias’ SS’25 assortment “A Summer season Place” introduced everybody to a seaside landmark of mid-century modernism. The 4 Seasons Astir Palace Lodge Athens an emblem of post-war Greek glamour, offered the proper backdrop for the gathering. Movie star Maria Ioannidou, dazzling in metallic fuchsia, opened the present to “Loopy Lady” from the 1967 Zoe Laskari movie. A soundtrack of ‘60’s pop and surf music adopted, complementing the sartorial spirit of the period, because the runway crammed with diaphanous robes with dramatic caped shoulders, v-back sleeveless attire with bell skirts, swimwear and kaftans, and stylish metropolis attire. The sunny seaside affair ended with Prosecco, leaving a celebratory temper within the air.
New Designers
Athens Style Week additionally provided a glimpse into the work of rising designers. RK Style College showcased pupil creations, adopted by an thrilling sequence of exhibits from recent expertise: Keeklos, recognized for its sustainable, conscientious avenue vogue; Kekoa, whose greatest look was a placing floor-length pink vinyl robe with a faux-fur hooded cape; Vickay, who received the Finest New Designer award; Expensive by Agapitos Kouros, a daring, ingenious assortment by the architectural designer and winner of Finest Trendsetter; Scala Di Barelier, who impressed with elegant menswear, successful Finest Catwalk; Vasileiades Athanasios, who impressed with many distinctive items; and Katerina Koutsounaki, whose “Yiayia Loula” assortment paid tribute to her grandmother, a talented seamstress.
The current
Yiorgos Eleftheriadis unveiled his AW24/5 assortment “City Tales.” A outstanding determine in Greek vogue for over 20 years, Eleftheriadis’ work highlighted pure, eco-conscious textiles, providing versatile items with robust presence. Olga Karaververis’ glamorous “All Across the World” assortment drew on quite a lot of influences. Kathy Heyndels / Marios Togos offered “Darkness,” specializing in lustrous blacks, shimmering deep neutrals with paillettes, and crystals. Tassos Mitropoulos’ debuted his “Andromeda” assortment, whereas ISSI/Stratos Elefteriou staged a dramatic present of submit avant-garde menswear.
Subsequent Winter….
Dassios’ FW25/26 assortment “The Return” was a contemplative presentation of draped velvets in bordeaux and vivid purple, with laces and lightweight metallics. Each bit moved superbly, exuding a way of genuine drama and class. Dimitris Dassios, a skilled actor and classical singer and former Nationwide Opera Home performer, introduced his theatrical background to life in a superbly orchestrated present. Expressive hair, crafted by the Design Artwork Academy workforce led by Fotis Giakoumatos, added an additional layer to the narrative, enhancing the general ambiance of the occasion.
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