FASHION & STYLE
DESIGNER
SPOTLIGHT
Maria
Aristidou
M
aria Aristidou’s Autumn/Winter womenswear
collection for 2017-2018 that she calls “Belle âme
- a beautiful soul,” is flooded with a playground
of knit patterns, cozy wools and metallic yarns.
Elaborate embroideries create luxurious beaded
fields in the designs for the women of today, while soft curves with
unexpected details and sleek cuts manifest the beauty and the elegance
of the collection for day or night.
Aristidou was an economics major before pursuing her passion
for fashion design. She is a self-learner, passionate about empowering
women through the clothes they wear, and incorporates her Greek
heritage into her work.
“My label is inspired by my love of finer things in life - not always
material goods – along with thoroughness for detail,” Aristidou said.
“I strongly believe in creating designs that are wearable for men and
women of today’s lifestyle, with touches of elegance and luxury that
are also comfortable and trendy.”
Aristidou presented her collection at the summer Paris Haute
Couture Fashion Week. See more at mariaaristidou.com.
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