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mykonians at heart

IT TAKES JUST A GLANCE at her clothes to
see why she describes them as “easy elegance”.
They feel effortless and comfortable, yet their
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
VASILIS KARAFOTIAS the Greek summer, placing the focus on the holidays seek inspiration in their life?
light of the sun and the elements of the sky
Mykonos is like a magnet. This magnet attracts
BESPOKE PIECES OF LIFE and the sea. The brief here asked for luxurious many different people, who generally like to
minimalism with references to nature. I’ll
come back! They seek the light! The positive
Precision and creativity are not easy to combine also mention the work we did for the Villa ADA KAMARA energy, the uplifting feeling that Mykonos
Collection because it was so fulfilling despite
gives you, the freedom!
in furniture design, yet Furniture Gallery CEO Vasilis its challenges. This project revolved around ENDLESS SUMMER Do you follow specific creative routes
Karafotias seems to have found just the right balance. the art of hospitality, and our made-to-measure yourself when designing your collections?
constructions included long plush couches, Not really; sometimes a collection is inspired
comfortable beds and many more pieces. Of Endless summer fashion inspired by Cycladic minimalism by the fabrics I find, and other times I spend
AT THE HELM OF a tight-knit team of updating well-loved older pieces of furniture, course, all of these designs had references to and nature. This is the world of Ada Kamara, who crafts a lot of time searching for the specific fabrics
creative craftspeople, Vasilis Karafotias does often antiques with a lot of sentimental value. the Cyclades landscape that we made sure were resortwear for the woman of the world. I have in mind and want to use. I get really
not hide his passion for the world of furniture That is what Mykonos would be to me if it free from clich�s. Instead, we chose to mirror excited when I find a new fabric, a new
and interior design, taking on the challenges were a piece of furniture: A traditional piece and pay tribute to the silhouettes of church print, new embroidery – everything new
of designing and manufacturing custom-made – maybe an armchair or table – that has been domes and buildings, and the textures found that inspires me!
pieces for commercial and private spaces. given a new, very trendy and luxurious twist, inside traditional homes. Our colours were If you were asked to create an iconic piece
Furniture gallery was established in 2004 and, in the same way that the island combines the both inspired by and complementary to the to embody the spirit of a world traveller,
in these 15 years, Vasilis has led it to a well- best of both worlds. famous Mykonos landscape and architecture. what would it be?
deserved prominence powered by out-of-the- You’ve already completed projects on the What is Mykonos to you? It would be a great embroidered kaftan: easy
box thinking, teamwork and dedication. He island. What can you tell us about them? Mykonos is iconic, but creating for it is a to wear, quite long, comfortable for travelling,
spoke to us about his close ties to Mykonos It was very exciting to work alongside the challenge. There is such a high level of hospitality something that can be easily transformed with
in a short but insightful interview. director, set designer and interior designer and services in general at properties such as a belt and different accessories. A passe-partout,
Antonis Kalogridis on several of the Myconian those of the Myconian Collection, and since as the French say – something very versatile.
Design-wise, what befits Mykonos? Collection hotels and resorts at Elia Beach. it’s such a popular destination, the expectations Where on Mykonos do you truly feel free
For us, every new project is a story waiting You wouldn’t believe the amount of thought, are very high. We always give it our best – all and relaxed?
to be told. In the case of Mykonos, of course, inspiration and planning that went into each our energy, attention to detail and motivation. I really love to lie on the sand. I love that
the island is already full of interesting stories, of these spaces. In the case of the Myconian This is how we tackle challenges and bring new moment when I fall asleep on the beach. I
so when we are invited to take on a project Avaton resort, we combined classic with designs to life. This is how we shape stories. feel truly relaxed and secure by the sound of
based here, we will take into consideration not contemporary high-end aesthetics, adding Fortunately, working on Mykonos projects the meltemi, the dry north wind that blows
just the typical Cyclades architecture, but the country and indie accents to the interiors for also means getting to visit this breathtaking only in the Aegean…
functionality of the space we are designing for, that extra effect. A challenge we faced was island, which is a blessing.
as well as its personality and that of the owner. combining timber with fabric and LED in
One type of project more and more clients couches, armchairs, chairs, and other items, FURNITURE GALLERY ADA KAMARA STORES
+30 210 5776745 info@furnituregallery.gr
entrust to the Furniture Gallery in recent years but everyone was elated with the result. At II Eleftherias & Parnithos, Ag. Ioannis Rentis, • 2 Fl. Zouganeli, Mykonos 84600
• 9 Klisthenous, Athens 10552
involves upholstering, adapting and generally the Myconian Imperial, the goal was to exalt GR 18233, Athens, Greece. www.adakamara.com

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