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mykonians at heart

ADA KAMARA It tAKes just A GlAnCe at her clothes to
see why she describes them as “easy elegance”.
they feel effortless and comfortable, yet their
endLess summer craftsmanship and creativity are evident. Ada
Kamara studied fashion in Paris but soon found
herself in India, and then in mykonos. Both
were great sources of inspiration. Working
with natural materials, she is as confident as
her fashion – and she knows very well who
she makes clothes for.

How would you describe the world of Ada
Kamara? What ingredients comprise it?
It’s a world of simplicity. All the materials are
natural – cotton, silk, linen. the lines are simple
and the prints colourful. I think timeless is the
right word.
Who is the Ada Kamara customer?
Women of all kinds of backgrounds appreciate
my clothes. I have envisaged a summer with no
end lived by a woman of elegance, simplicity
and dominant femininity.
Do people who choose Mykonos for their
holidays seek inspiration in their life?
mykonos is like a magnet. this magnet attracts
many different people, who generally like to
come back! they seek the light! the positive
energy, the uplifting feeling that mykonos
gives you, the freedom!
Do you follow specific creative routes yourself
when designing your collections?
not really; sometimes a collection is inspired by
the fabrics I find, and other times I spend a lot
Endless summer fashion inspired by Cycladic of time searching for the specific fabrics I have
minimalism and nature. This is the world in mind and want to use. I get really excited
of Ada Kamara, who crafts resortwear when I find a new fabric, a new print, new
embroidery – everything new that inspires me!
for the woman of the world. If you were asked to create an iconic piece
to embody the spirit of a world traveller,
what would it be?
It would be a great embroidered kaftan: easy
to wear, quite long, comfortable for travelling,
something that can be easily transformed with
a belt and different accessories. A passe-partout,
as the french say – something very versatile.
Where on Mykonos do you truly feel free
and relaxed?
I really love to lie on the sand. I love that
moment when I fall asleep on the beach. I feel
truly relaxed and secure by the sound of the
meltemi, the dry north wind that blows only
in the Aegean…

ada Kamara stores
• 4 Riga Feraiou, Mykonos Town 84600
• 2 Fl. Zouganeli, Mykonos 84600
• 9 Klisthenous, Athens 10552
www.adakamara.com

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