Global Greeks - Designers

            

  • James Kaliardos (Make-up Artist, USA)

kaliardosThe Independant (22.03.2008) has published a feature story on make-up artist James Kaliardos: "He has a client list that includes Madonna, Nicole Kidman and Gwen Stefani. And, as he tells Cat Callender, he owes it all to his mum.

It goes without saying that Kaliardos's professional credentials are equally impeccable. His work graces only the most prestigious front covers and the most high-profile ad campaigns and runway shows. To top it all, Kaliardos is co-founder – along with Stephen Gan and Cecilia Dean – of the cult art and fashion publications Visionaire and V Magazine.

He's also one of the few make-up artists working today who is known for being able to coin trends on the runway and push the envelope editorially (black lips and yellow eyeshadow or a mask of candied fruit, anyone?) as well as perfect Angelina's pout and reinvent Madonna as a karma-crazed, hippie chick." Read more...

Visionaire
V Magazine

           

  • Sophia Kokosalaki (Fashion Designer, UK)

kokosalakiSophia Kokosalaki (born 1972) is a well-known Greek fashion designer with her own label based in London. A graduate of London's Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, she was chosen to design the opening and closing ceremonial outfits for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, which were staged in her home town of Athens. Born and brought up in Greece where she studied literature at the University of Athens, Kokosalaki is regarded as a rising star of the London fashion world.

Her trademark style often features the classic Grecian draping combined with handcrafted elements, in an innovative fusion. Her specialty is soft flowing dresses, and her work with knitwear and leather has also drawn praise. Aiming to produce clothes that are perennially popular, Kokosalaki fuses the old and the new.

Kokosalaki at Wikipedia
Official Website

       

  • John Varvatos (Fashion Designer, USA)

varvatosJohn Varvatos (born in Detroit, Michigan) is an American contemporary menswear fashion designer of Greek origin.

In Fall 1999, Varvatos started his eponymous company, debuting his first clothing line for Fall/Winter 2000. In 2001 Varvatos won the Council of Fashion Designers of America 's Designer of the Year award.

In 2005, John Varvatos entered into a partnership with VF Corporation to create a new partnership, John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. where Varvatos serves as CEO and president of the new company.Now Varvatos oversees men’s fragrance, footwear, and home, and he recently launched a women’s collection and one for Converse.

Varvatos at Wikipedia
Official Website