Mary Katrantzou, Nature versus Nurture, a spiral gown whirls a pattern around the body Jo Jones
Carnation catwalk carpet at Mary Katrantzou.
Designer name: Mary Katrantzou
Origin: Athens, Greece
Design background: Mary attended Rhode Island School of Design and then completed both her BA and MA at Central Saint Martins. She has previously worked for Sophia Kokosalaki and freelanced for Bill Blass, amongst other designers. She was awarded NEWGEN sponsorship for six seasons (spring/summer 2009 - autumn/winter 2011).
Design signatures: “A hyperrealist aesthetic, bold graphics and industrial jewellery."
How would you describe the Mary Katrantzou woman? “She has a liberated spirit and a strong sense of style.”
Trademark piece: “A dress inspired by the filtered beauty in design, mapped around the female figure.”
Three spring/summer 2012 inspirations: “Industrial fabrication versus formal beauty in nature.”
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