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Mykonian at Heart

Which type of woman, place or
sensation do you have in mind
when designing?
My inspiration is random; a
design idea can be derived from
a landscape, a building, a book
or a song. There is no muse,
by Stella Lizardi
but I have in mind women who
are confident and for whom
W the jewellery is a form of self-
expression.
You spend a lot of time travelling
for work. What do you look for
when vacationing?
Serenity and playlists matching

hat's your most
What movie set would you like
Myconian state of mind? the destination.
to live in?
Good vibes. Io sono l'amore (I am Love) by
Which piece of jewellery, "If Mykonos Luca Guadagnino. Such style!
collection or colour do you were a stone, You’ve chosen Mykonos to open
it would be
associate with the island? a cornflower your first store. Was it love or
All pieces from my Resort blue sapphire a business-driven decision?
- striking and
Collections are inspired by electric", Nikos There is a business side and an
the island spirit and reflect my koulis. emotional side, so it was a bit of
version of the Greek summer. both. When I first opened my
But if Mykonos were a stone, atelier in Athens, I had a very
it would be a cornflower blue personal relationship with all my
sapphire – striking and electric. The Magus clients. It was they who insisted
Your pieces stand out globally The Athens-based fine jewellery designer has watched his luxury business thrive in the past decade. Non-traditional, yet I sold my pieces in Mykonos.
for their intricate quality and The amazing response led me to
contemporary flair, which is rare expand with selected stockists
in fine jewellery. How would around the world, and in 2014,
you describe your designs? when I decided to open my first
I leave a part of myself in every exuding a sense of familiarity, Nikos koulis jewelry is simply a knock-out, prized all over the world. boutique, Mykonos seemed like
design I make, so as a result the most natural choice, followed
there is an emotional alloy and White gold ring later that year by the flagship
a lot of thought encapsulated in with marquise white boutique in Athens.
diamond and black
the soul of the piece. I cherish enamel (on top). What are the best things about
classics; I love structured form White gold hoop living in Greece?
and intricate details. However, earrings with rubies The light and the proximity of
and white diamonds.
it's not only about the design; All from Nikos koulis all the places and people I love.
what excites me more is the Oui Collection Do you believe in the "good old
production process. This is times” clich� or do you think
when I feel at my most creative, that the best is yet to come?
when we push the boundaries I live in the moment and I am
of our craftsmanship, bestowing always alert, especially in the
sentimental value to each piece. volatile world we live in. My
Mykonos is a mystery. What's outlook is rarely nostalgic; I
the best way to understand the trust my instincts and potential,
island? anticipating what is to come and
Mykonos is a contradiction: bold letting that inform my work.
versus understated; it evokes
feelings and blurs boundaries.
Just be open-minded and warm-
hearted… then the island and its
people will show you the way
to enjoy it.

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