Pages

Friday, April 27, 2018

Happy King's day!

The Netherlands turns orange today, people are celebrating King's day. Flea markets, concerts and other activities for all ages.
Today the king celebrates his 51st birthday. Especially for today the government released the photos of Erwin Olaf. A well known dutch portrait photographer created a new serie of portraits of the royal family. And the photo I share with you is the one published today on almost every frontpage of the national dutch newspapers.


Erwin Olaf nailed it, presenting a modern royal family. The photo is taken in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, reminding me of a finale of a catwalk...But most of all showing princess Ariane, king Willem Alexander, princess Alexia, Queen Maxima and crown princess Amalia having fun!

The dress by Jan Taminiau worn by Queen Maxima is looking stunning is this official portrait, as she is. The design of the dress and the print are inspired by the Japanese Room in Huis ten Bosch. The birds and flowers are handprinted and embroidered.



For more photos visit the royal house

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

The shows @ 23rd Athens Xclusive Designers Week

Twenty five shows where greek fashion designers, fashion brands and new talents presented their creations as part of the 23rd Athens Xclusive Designers Week.
Before a fashion show it is always chaotic, are the clothes ready in time, do we have the right shoes, are the models in time, are we ready to kick off? Did our guests arrive in time? Will they like my new creations? Will they buy it? Will the press write positive about it? So many questions, so many doubts  so don't judge them just scroll down and enjoy watching each creation!

And scroll down to read who won the New Designer Award for 2018!



Zappeio was the venue for most of the shows and I really like the place. It gives the shows allure, it is such a fascinating and charming place.

Some designers presented their spring/summer 2018 collection, while others presented the fall/winter 2018/2019 collection. A bit confusing but for the visitors a chance to buy immediately their favourite piece! And save money for coming season as some looks were must have for coming winter season.

I enjoyed reading the quote of Christian Dior: "Happiness is the secret to all Beauty. There is no Beauty without Happiness". It was the inspiration for the Spring-Summer 2018 collection of MI-RO. So lets have a look at what the designer duo presented.

MI-RO SS2018 - red dress

MI-RO SS2018 - Happiness collection

MI-RO SS2018 - Happiness at Zappeio

Folli Follie is a Greek-based international company which designs, manufactures and distributes luxury jewellery, watches and fashion accessories. And for the first time it participated at the Athens Xclusive Designers Week.

Folli Follie at Zappeion

Folli Follie watch

Folli Follie handbag

Olga Karaververi presented her collection of printed satin fabrics.

Olga Karaververi - yellow printed

Olga Karaververi at AXDW

Makis Tselios choose for a total black and white collection.

Makis Tselios

Makis Tselios - black lace and cape

Summer vibes with Tassos Mitropoulos.

Tassos Mitropoulos

Fashion House Kathy Heyndels choose for a garden look.




Vassilis Zoulias was inspired by The Crown for his collection.

Vassilis Zoulias "The Crown"

Vassilis Zoulias 2018

Vassilis Zoulias 2018 collection 'The Crown'

Getting ready for the summer with beachwear collections sponsored by Piz Buin.
Mitos Beachwear - Piz Buin

Sotiris Georgiou choose for a lot of purple as for men as for women.

Sotiris Georgiou womenswear

Sotiris Georgiou menswear


Stefanos Chrysafis covered the faces of the models, reminding me of 'The silence of the lambs".

Stefanos Chrysafis

Herminas Reea was all about blue and skin tones.

Herminas Reea

EU fashion show in Athens

Celebrity Skin always invites greek celebrities to take part in their fashion show.

Celebrity Skin 2018

.LAK brought also nightwear to the runway.


Yiorgos Eleftheriades presented his mens and womenswear collection.

Yiorgos Eleftheriades

Yiorgos Eleftheriades MensWear

Yiorgos Eleftheriades MensWear - blue suit


I always enjoy watching new talents during the new designer awards of AXDW. This time sponsored by Lufthansa. Irene-Louiza Andrikopoulou won the Best New Designer Award with her brand Lefkon and she will travel to Miami's Fashion Week to show her collection.

Best Trendsetter was Alexandra Fardi and the Best Catwalk Award went to Klelia Andrali with her new The Freak Show.

Irene-Louiza Andrikopoulou won the Best New Designer Award 2018 with her brand Lefkon

Best Trendsetter was Alexandra Fardi

 Klelia Andrali wins Best Catwalk - New Designer Awards

New Designer Awards 2018 - The winners  Klelia Andrali, Alexandra Fardi and Irene-Louiza Andrikopoulou
New Designer Awards 2018 - The winners  Klelia Andrali, Alexandra Fardi and Irene-Louiza Andrikopoulou
Let us not forget that such an event can't be made possible without all the sponsors! As I am not sponsored I just put Illy as without coffee we can't work! And Shiseido as the models were looking amazing!

Get your capsule style with Illy at Athens Xclusive Designers Week

All the models were wearing make up by Shiseido

Shiseido, make up sponsor for AXDW

Photos courtesy of Studio Panoulis.