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Left, from left: Diana: aisha diri sapphire blue kaftan dress and white right, from left, Lisa: Cutcuutur black tulle kimono with laser-cut
leather sandals. ippolito shoulder bag. details, swimsuit with laser-cut back strap, and black urban owl
elisabeth: aisha diri plaid jacket, top, shorts and mint leather sandals. x Cutcuutur sunglasses. courtney: Cutcuutur white tulle robe with
ippolito leather waist bag and mint leather shoulder bag. laser-cut print across back, bralette top with laser-cut details, laser-cut
print skirt. urban owl white “Lunar” sunglasses. Nadin: Cutcuutur
aisha diri hails from Syria, traveling to London, Milan and back to laser-cut fringed tank top beach dress in nude rayon,
Greece for her studies and work – including collaborations with Manolo laser-cut print fringed skirt. urban owl red “Lunar” sunglasses.
Blahnik and Oscar de la Renta. She is celebrated for her clean lines and
exceptional tailoring. Cutcuutur was founded in 2015. The team behind the design studio
ippolito is a Plaka, Athens-based luxury handbag and small leather deliver original, sustainable pieces with an innovative, experimental
goods brand. It’s named after founder Pavlina Papailiopoulou’s father. quality that are largely inspired by their background in architecture.
Pavlina studied in Milan and has collaborated with Bottega Veneta. urban owl was born when industrial designer Dimitris Diamantis
and Pelagia Christaki crowdfunded their idea to democratize stylish
eyewear. At the Love Greek Fashion event, they announced an upcoming
collaboration with prominent designer Yannis Tseklenis.

In addition to the above, of the 13 designers selected by the panel, two more participated through on-site
promotion and installations: Madame Shoushou is the brand name Elina Kordali chose for her clothing and
accessories – all designed and produced in Greece. Floral prints and light fabrics frame a romantic, modern
Greek style for women who are spontaneous and appreciate fashion. Fit & Craft is a small batch clothing
company based in Thessaloniki. In 2014, founder and designer Konstantinos Michos put to use his
two decades of fashion experience and creativity to start handcrafting one-of-a-kind tailor-made denim items.

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