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The "Ela Matakia" scarf by Athena Procopiou... a perfect Christmas gift! 

Most Wanted

 

 

For further information, please visit:

http://athenaprocopiou.com/

 

Perfect Halloween Treat

 

The Cheshire Cat scarf by Athena Procopiou

 

 

 

 

www.athenaprocopiou.com - Athena Procopiou is a luxury scarf brand focused on unique kaleidoscopic prints inspired by dreams, fantasy, culture and travels.

 

Print designer Athena Procopiou was born in Greece and raised in Switzerland. Athena grew up in a creative home, filled with fairytales, paintings and music.

This environment ignited and encouraged Athena's creativity from an early age. Although she trained at the Conservatoire as a pianist, performing in concerts across Switzerland, at the age of 18 she decided to leave a career in music behind ...in order to take the bold step of moving to Paris to study History of Art at Christie's.

Never shy of challenging herself and travelling to gain more experiences and skills, two years later she moved to London to pursue her lifelong dream of studying Illustration and Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins. After graduating in 2003 with a BA Hons and Masters Degree, Athena firmly established herself in London as a freelance designer, attaining commissions and collaborating with fashion labels.

Her whimsical graphics have been commissioned by all areas of the creative field. Not completely abandoning design collaborations, Athena was inspired to realise her own vision developing a brand which allowed for free direction in prints, specifically illustrations and patterns. Athena's sincere love for fashion lead to her self titled scarf line which emphasizes on signature patterns and desirable genuine quality.

Athena Procopiou is now stocked in some of the best stores around the world.

An Account of a Woman's Journey

The Spring 2013 Sheila Johnson Collection titled Contes: An Account of a Woman’s Journey, features images that Sheila took in Haiti, Rwanda and Uganda. Each scarf has a compelling and unique story such as the woman in the Ugandan sandal market who only makes one dollar a day but hopes to have her own shop soon or the Haitian artists who painted their stunning artwork on scrap metal from the earthquake; but when worn they are simply beautiful scarves. Inspired by the world around her Johnson, digitally prints her beautiful nature, still life and philanthropic photography onto her luxurious Italian made scarves. Translating her photographs into wearable art and affordable luxury, Johnson uses rich, vivid colors to capture the joy, peace, beauty and hope as seen through the lens of her camera. The collection, which launched in November 2012 with the Holiday 2012/Resort 2013 season, is manufactured in Prato, Italy and made of 100% modal.

Perhaps best known as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sheila Johnson’s business career began in the entertainment industry, where she cofounded the influential BET network. Today, Johnson works as a prominent film producer most recently producing The Butler scheduled for release in 2013 directed by Lee Daniels, starring Robin Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker & Jane Fonda, among others. As founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, Johnson oversees a growing portfolio of luxury properties, including the new Salamander Resort & Spa, opening in Middleburg, VA, in 2013.  She is also the owner of three professional sports teams in Washington DC - the Wizards, the Mystics, and the Capitals.  In addition, Johnson serves as chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in NYC, where she funded both an award-winning design center, The Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, and a scholarship for talented but underserved students.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Haiti Artisan Project; a division of Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation. (Please visit http://www.urbanzen.org/about/preserving-cultures/)

www.sheilajohnsoncollection.com

The Spring 2013 Sheila Johnson Collection titled Contes: An Account of a Woman’s Journey, features images that Sheila took in Haiti, Rwanda and Uganda. Each scarf has a compelling and unique story such as the woman in the Ugandan sandal market who only makes one dollar a day but hopes to have her own shop soon or the Haitian artists who painted their stunning artwork on scrap metal from the earthquake; but when worn they are simply beautiful scarves.

Inspired by the world around her Johnson, digitally prints her beautiful nature, still life and philanthropic photography onto her luxurious Italian made scarves. Translating her photographs into wearable art and affordable luxury, Johnson uses rich, vivid colors to capture the joy, peace, beauty and hope as seen through the lens of her camera.

The collection, which launched in November 2012 with the Holiday 2012/Resort 2013 season, is manufactured in Prato, Italy and made of 100% modal.

 

Perhaps best known as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sheila Johnson’s business career began in the entertainment industry, where she cofounded the influential BET network. Today, Johnson works as a prominent film producer most recently producing The Butler scheduled for release in 2013 directed by Lee Daniels, starring Robin Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker & Jane Fonda, among others.

As founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, Johnson oversees a growing portfolio of luxury properties, including the new Salamander Resort & Spa, opening in Middleburg, VA, in 2013.  She is also the owner of three professional sports teams in Washington DC - the Wizards, the Mystics, and the Capitals.  In addition, Johnson serves as chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in NYC, where she funded both an award-winning design center, The Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, and a scholarship for talented but underserved students.

 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Haiti Artisan Project; a division of Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation. (Please visit http://www.urbanzen.org/about/preserving-cultures/)

 

www.sheilajohnsoncollection.com

 

DONNA KARAN NEW YORK

SENSUAL, SOULFUL, SCULPTURAL

You can only be who you are...

"I am a New York woman, embracing the world.

Designing clothes that move day to night,

Monday to Sunday in any city, every culture.

My husband Stephan—his art and soul—is a part of me,

Inspiring and guiding me to sculpt the body with expression.

This collection is the evolution of Seven Easy Pieces,

A system where the body and spirit communicate

The sensuality and power of being a woman,

With multiple passions, constantly on the go.

The foundation is a jersey body—

a mix of matte, shine, sheer and skin— whether a bodysuit,

dress, skirt, jumpsuit, slouch jodphurs or leggings.

Then comes the new architectural elements:

Accessories that create endless possibilities,

to individualize, set the mood. THE CAPE —

liquid or structured—reveals and conceals

as a scarf over dress, jacket, pant or skirt.

THE COWL , CUFFS or VEST—curly or long tipped shearling—

add volume and glamour. Suit up with a bodyjacket

with contrast sculpted sleeves, in stretch corrugated felt,

tweeds, leather and suede; The perfect classic camel

in curvaceous neoprene/cashmere jackets and coats.

Finish with the ultimate topper, graphically pieced together—

a devore haircalf car coat. The curly shearling,

nylon and suede pieces worn separately

or combined into a truly knock–out look.

Everything unites with a textured urban palette—

Essential Black, every shade of Metal, earthy Bark and raw Rust.

Accessories are skin on skin: Sculpted leather body jewelry

sliced with silver or gold in cuffs, collars and belts.

Elbow length suede gloves. Iconic Evolution hosiery.

Pure suede platform shoes or over–the–knee wedge boots.

And a shearling handbag to carry your day.

Evening paints the body with artisan strokes—

From the simplicity of a jersey body that sculpts the form,

To the height of luxury in velvets, satins and sequins,

Each an individual force of artistry and seduction.

These are clothes for women like me—

Who live and work 24/7 with passion and dress with emotion.

I believe the body talks a language all its own.

Depending on your DNA , these clothes say something new

every time And create a statement all your own"

DONNA KARAN

1913BERLIN BY YUJIA

Yujia’s cashmere line “1913Berlin” embodies a youthful attitude, connecting cool and chic, finished off with a slouchy, carefree edge. These exclusive luxury knits make an exceptional statement – effortless, ethereal, and edgy. Studying first fine arts, then fashion, Yujia lived and worked in New York, London and Paris. She spent some years working in the cashmere apparel industry before starting her own line in 2010.

http://www.1913berlin.com/

 

F/W13/14 CASHMERE COLLECTION „EVOCATION“
 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 16 January 2013