Fashion
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Rising to the occasion: Greek-Australian fashion designer Kianna Magelaki on beating self doubt
Spending her first few years growing up on the island of Crete, Kianna Magelaki would watch on as her grandmother would stitch and sew garments. Little did she know that …
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Minoan and Amazonian stories brought to life in ‘stelitsa home’
Ancient symbols, such as the famous Minoan honeybees’ pendant, the colours and images of the Greek and Brazilian landscapes and aspects of their cultures, are re-invented to create a unique …
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Sarah Kokkinos turns secondhand shopping into an experience of its own
Five years ago Sarah Kokkinos saw a gap in the second hand shopping sphere after noticing a lot more trash than treasure in outdoor community markets. “I wanted to create …
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Angie Xyla: The young Greek-Australian designer from Sydney conquering Vogue and the fashion world
For as long as she could remember, 22-year-old Greek-Australian Angie Xyla wanted to design clothes. At the age of six she filled up a whole drawing pad with sketches of …
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Re-fashioning your business model to work in the Covid-19 era
It is hard to know what lies ahead in the current climate. How do you plan ahead when conditions and regulations are changing at a fast pace. Neos Kosmos is …
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How two Greek-Australian sisters built a brand worn by celebrities
From humble beginnings to designing for stars like Australian singers, The Veronicas and director Baz Luhrmann, co-founding sisters Anna and Contessa Nicolaou have redefined the parameters of success. Tessarella House …
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Hotel staff in Greece making eco-friendly and reusable masks during coronavirus pandemic
On the Greek island of Amorgos, a team of employees at the Aegialis Hotel & Spa are hand making eco-friendly masks. The face masks come in different designs and are …
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The price of a big fat Greek wedding dress just got cheaper with Adelaide’s liquidation sale
A big fat Greek wedding just got cheaper in Adelaide as brides can now snag a designer dress for as little as $15 after award-winning Bridal on Pulteney is up …
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Legendary Greek fashion designer, Yannis Tseklenis has passed away, aged 82
Iconic fashion designer Yannis Tseklenis passed away on Wednesday, aged 82. Born in Athens, he went on to make a name for himself as Greece’s premier designer of the second …
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Denis Raftopoulos’ tailoring stands the test of time
Although the shops today are full of ready-made suits to choose from, it is not always easy to find the perfect fit, tailored to suit your measurements and style, and …