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mykonians at heart SPECIAL FEATURE

The Call of the Open Seas

The Rolex Yacht-Master, the emblematic sailing timepiece, as well as the innovative Oysterflex bracelet.
was launched in 1992 and was designed specifically for The hour markers and hands of the dial are filled with
navigators and skippers. The Yacht-Master provides a Chromalight, the luminescent material exclusive to Rolex,
perfect blend of functionality and nautical style, making that guarantees, in daylight, a longer-lasting glow with a
it equally at home on and off the water. bright white hue.
For the first time, the Yacht -Master 42 is also available The new version is equipped with calibre 3235, a self-winding
COSSET in 18ct yellow gold, after having being offered uniquely in movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.
18ct white gold.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master
The new version includes a bidirectional rotatable bezel 42 carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which
DESIGNING LIFE with a Cerachrom insert and raised 60-minute graduation, ensures excellent performance on the wrist.

Theodore Zacharis and
Marios Sergidis are innovative
design duo Cosset; they view
Mykonos as their muse
and their canvas for
extraordinary compositions.

FOR THE TWO brilliant designers who Why Mykonos? What are Mykonos visitors Every space and every project is unique.
collectively go by the name Cosset, everything like as customers and as people? It is the owner’s aesthetic that we respond
in life is an inspiration. Passionate and articulate, The distinctive Cycladic architecture is a to in order to design it. But there are some
they explain how they bring out their customers’ minimalist canvas that can accommodate values that permeate all our work. Our design
personality and individual style to a space, different styles and points of view. Those philosophy does not allow for excess and
through inspired choices. who choose to stay on Mykonos for their meaningless displays of opulence. On the
holidays are people with broadened horizons contrary, we aim to harmonise each building
Design-wise, what befits Mykonos? who are always ready to follow new paths with its surroundings in order to enhance the
Architectural and decorative excess is unnecessary and accept new design ideas. This might beauty of the general area.
here because it doesn’t enhance the island’s make our venture more demanding, but it’s What is the best place to be on Mykonos?
beauty; it doesn’t blend with the surroundings, part of why we chose to work here, because It depends on who you are and what you are
nor does it contribute anything special, tasteful we enjoy a challenge, especially when it’s looking for. There is no perfect spot on this
or modern. With its minimal beauty, Mykonos about innovation. beautiful island; just places more compatible
is perfect for creating spaces of unique identity. How is the design landscape on Mykonos with your personality than others. For example,
And this shows in how the island’s creative at the moment? Are there certain clich�s we choose to have our business meetings in
scene is now amongst the best in the world, in interior design that you would like to our own premises because we have designed
with signature pieces, unique art and excellently see abolished? them to be serene and inspired by our aesthetic
constructed objects and furniture. In the past two decades, we have seen radical in a way that facilitates our decisionmaking.
Could you describe your aesthetic for our changes in the way people here in Mykonos We will say, though, that we love Delos – it
readers? express themselves through the decoration of is the light, an island whose Doric beauty
Cosset is about everything that is luxurious their personal space. We avoid overburdening unlocks the paths to the creative journey.
but also simple, of high quality and warmth. a space for reasons of ostentation – a stereotype
We curate pieces that allow their owners to we are happy to see disappearing. When we
express themselves, using them to tell their design a cottage, for example, we avoid focusing
personal story. We are inspired by travel, by solely on the building itself and ignoring its
people we meet, different points of view and surroundings, which would result in a non-
unusual materials. All these interactions and harmonious combination.
MYKONOS
experiences create a complex mood board How do you approach a new project, say a • Argyraina – Dexamenes, 84600
that shows us the way forward. holiday home on Mykonos? info@cosset-mykonos.com

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