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                                                                                           THE STYLE                                                                      clockwise: pendant
                                                                                                                                                                               Top left and
                                                                                                                                                                             from the Delos
                                                                                            MAESTRO                                                                       Collection, pendant
                                                                                                                                                                          from the Mykonos
                                                                                                                                                                               Collection,
                                                                                                                                                                              bracelets and
                                                                                               Alessandro Santamaria                                                       pendant from the
                                                                                                                                                                             Golden Shore
                                                                                                 embraces Mykonos                                                          from the Cinema              GEORGIOS & CO
                                                                                                                                                                             Collection, ring
                                                                                                  in its vision for the                                                        Collection.
                                                                                                 future of La Martina                                                                      THE EXCEPTIONAL WORLD OF JEWELLERY
                                                                                                  which is reflected
                                                                                                     on the new                                                                                 Inspiration and craftmanship, high aesthetic and uniqueness
                                                                                                 "Summer Tour" line.                                                                                       characterize these exquisite collections.


                                                                                                                                                                                        Maria Makryianni  is a pure Myconian lady  Delos created centuries ago are the basis of the
                                                                                                                                                                                        who was born and raised in the legendary island  jewellery in the Delos Collection - aspects that
                                                                                                                                                                                        of Mykonos and she is the designer behind  leave a truly lasting impression. You could say
                                                                                          The La Martina line is called “Summer Tour”,                                                  the illustrious company GEORGIOS & CO  that anyone lucky enough to have acquired a
                                                                                          as we imagined a trip to various cities of                                                    Fine Jewellery. She knows nearly every stone  piece from the collection has also acquired a
                                                                                          Greece and we focused in particular on the                                                    in Mykonos island and this is what makes the  part of Delos’ history.
                                                                                          island of Mykonos. It represents the perfect                                                  difference in her jewellery creations. We caught  What are in your opinion those singular or
                                                                                          synthesis of intense colors, pure nature and                                                  up with Maria to discover more about the pieces  particular elements that have helped you stand
                                                                                          the perfect “easy mood” in line with our                                                      she designs and creates and how they reflect the  out from the competition in the Mykonos
                                                                                          capsule collection. Furthermore, Mykonos                                                      beauty of the island of Mykonos.        market? The quality of the items and their
                                                                                          has managed to preserve the natural and                                                       What makes a piece of jewellery timeless?  timelessness, the excellent service offered, and
                                                                                          wild charm of the island, evolving into one                                                   What is at the heart of the Georgios & Co’s  ultimately the fact that I truly believe in and
                                                                                          of the most sought-after luxury destinations                                                  Fine Jewellery collections? Designing and  love what I do.
                                                                                          in recent years, just like La Martina. The                                                    creating Georgios & Co jewellery is a complex  How do you spend your time on Mykonos?
                                                                                          company always respects tradition with a                                                      process that requires a high sense of aesthetics  Is it difficult to balance work and pleasure?
                                                                                          careful look to the future.                                                                   and excellent craftsmanship. It’s this aesthetic that  Mykonos is indeed a truly inimitable place. I chose
             THE VICE PRESIDENT of the renowned     resorts, including Capri, Saint Tropez and   Apart from Italy, does the island of Mykonos                                           informs the design of the piece and helps make  to live on this wonderful island, and I wouldn’t
             brand talks about the bond between the Royal   Puerto Banus. Personally, I am very excited   stand out for its style?                                                      it unique and ultimately timeless. Craftsmanship  change it for the world. The architecture, the
             Myconian Resort and La Martina Boutique   about this collaboration as it combines the   Mykonos is a window to the world. The                                              is the second but also most vitally important  sun, sea and wind, they are all elements that give
             that just landed on the cosmopolitan Island   exclusive history, strong positioning and   island with its colors and its beauties attracts                                 ingredient that ensures precision and quality in  me so much inspiration and drive to continue to
             of the Winds. He describes a stylish trip to   heritage of La Martina with the style, elegance   people from all over the globe. A set of styles,                          every piece. It’s both my dream and passion to  design and create jewellery.
             Mykonos with the “Summer Tour” line, where   and exclusivity of the Myconian Collection   costumes, lifestyles that make the island                                        design and create jewellery that our customers  Are your sons planning to enter the family
             he could wear one of the famous brand’s   Hotels & Resorts. A combination of elements   unique and exciting. The style at Mykonos                                          will hold on to and cherish for life.   business? Both of my sons have expressed an
             Sweatshirts waiting for the magnificent sunset   in which I strongly believe. Being able to   makes Mykonos itself an unmistakable and                                     How do your pieces incorporate the islands of  interest in the world of jewellery from a very
             to make its appearance. As a grand Maestro,   develop this partnership represents an element   identifiable brand. La Martina wanted to                                    Mykonos and Delos? Georgios & Co has a long  young age. They marvel at the process of making
             he synthesizes the perfect “easy mood” picture   of great satisfaction for me and for the brand.   interpret one part of these emotions with the                           history on the island of Mykonos. In fact, two of  a piece by hand and they’re curious about it. Just
             that represents La Martina style and the Royal   What fascinates you about Elia’s Royal   capsule that we present this summer.                                             the first collections that were ever designed were  seeing them in our workshop and our stores fills
             Myconian Resort philosophy.            Myconian Resort?                       What style will the La Martina brand bring                                                   the Mykonos Collection and the Delos Collection.  me with joy and gives me energy. I believe they
             La Martina has chosen to launch a La Martina   In addition to the remarkable undisputed   this summer?                                                                     Contemporary but timeless at the same time, the  will be worthy successors of our family tradition
             Boutique within the Royal Myconian Resort   beauty and the privileged view of Mykonos,   Our capsule focuses on two main products: the                                     Mykonos Collection encompasses the light, the  and take the company with its 40 year history
             at Elia. What does this collaboration represent   what really struck me is the rare uniqueness   T-shirt and the Sweatshirt. Creativity comes                              wind, the sea – all elements which abound on  even further in the future.
             for La Martina and for you personally?   of the family path that underlies the success   from the idea of being able to be present in                                      the island – and draws from the cosmopolitan  After your admittedly impressive career
             This collaboration is part of an expansion   of the resort: sacrifices, hard work and infinite   many moments of a typical day in Mykonos:                                 character and vibe that Mykonos exudes. The  trajectory, what is your life philosophy? Do
             process foreseen in the strategic plan that   passion, values that deeply belong and inspire   from lunch on the golden beach, to an evening                               Delos Collection comprises unique pieces of  what you love and love what you do which I
             we developed after I joined the brand last   our brand too.                  aperitif with friends, a moment in which,                                                     jewellery inspired by Delos Island’s truly matchless  believe is echoed in the best way possible in the
             fall. With the opening in Mykonos we aim   What was the source of your inspiration when   inevitably, the famous Greek wind forces                                         location. The exceptionally beautiful aspects of  jewellery we make.
             to expand our retail presence in the most   you started creating the special Mykonos   anyone to cover themselves slightly to enjoy
             beautiful and exclusive European tourist   La Martina line?                  the spectacular sunsets of the magical island.                                                    Waterfront, GR 84600, Mykonos T +30 22890 22097 | Agia Anna, GR 84600, Mykonos T +30 22890 79259


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