Catwalk show

19 September 2010
10:00

Company Details

www.marykatrantzou.com
Studio B104
182 Mare Street
London
E8 3RE

Biography

Mary Katrantzou Biography

Press Release

Mary Katrantzou Press Release 1

UK Stockists

Browns Focus
Harvey Nichols

International Stockists

Foeger, Austria
J Boutique, Bahrain
Sauce, Dubai
Bloomingdales, Dubai
Colette, France
Le Bon Marche, France
Maendler, Germany
Sotris, Greece
Joyce, Hong Kong
Biffi, Italy
Corso Como, Italy
Luisa Via Roma, Italy
Penelope, Italy
Isetan, Japan
Al Ostoura, Kuwait
Day&Night, Russia
DNA, Saudi Arabia
Corso Como, South Korea
Trois Pommes, Switzerland
Vakko, Turkey
Barney's, United States
Blake, United States
Susan, United States

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.

Name three things that are inspiring you for spring/summer 2011: “Fashion photography, surrealist juxtapositions and the barrel organ.”

What are your 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.”

What encapsulates fashionable London for you? “Somerset House during London Fashion Week.”

What do you hope the new decade will mean for your brand? “I hope to establish its identity and to develop it into an aspirational brand. That means lots of hard work!”

How does London influence your designs? “It's a constant source of energy and inspiration to live and work in London. It has a reputation for great fashion, influential museums and strong education. That all becomes part of your formation.”