CREATIVE FASHIONABLE TRENDS SETTING THE SCENE IN 2024
2024 will see an explosion of fashion creativity. A fascinating mix of specific styles as well as broader industry themes are set to gain popularity among fashion enthusiasts.
MARK THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH GLAMOROUS CHRISTMAS APPAREL
Glamour, elegance, extravagance, and even statement jewellery were all popular holiday dress trends throughout the Victorian era, and they are still fashionable today.
AN ENDLESS SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ASPIRING FASHION DESIGNERS
The fashion industry has always been dominated by major brands and personalities whose challenges and stories have captivated fans and emerging designers.
BOLD FASHION TRENDS PREVALENT IN THE WINTER 2024 FASHION LANDSCAPE
Classic, feminine styles that are both current and timeless are the way to enter the winter season, leaving you looking gorgeous, trendy, and unmistakably bold.
THE FASHION INDUSTRY'S MOST VISIBLE AND VOCAL PERSONALITY
Lionised and satirised, yet revered and feared, Anna Wintour has led Vogue to become one of the world's most iconic fashion magazines, while shaping the industry's narrative.
THE STORY BEHIND THE WORLD’S MOST EXCLUSIVE AND RARE BAGS
Although the Birkin bag made its debut in 1984, it was not until the late 1990s that the bag became known as one of the world’s most fashionable, unobtainable luxury items.
A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF THE WOMAN WHO REVOLUTIONISED THE FASHION INDUSTRY
At 82, legendary stylist and fashion designer Patricia Field has cemented a place in fashion history for revolutionising fashion and inspiring future generations to emulate her style.
LOCAL COUTURIER IS MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FASHION DESIGNERS
When it comes to fashion names in Cyprus, Pantelis Panteli is without a doubt in the top ten list of designers, dedicated to providing fresh new looks with possibility and personality.
LOCAL WOMAN LEADS A DOUBLE LIFE AS GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND FASHION MODEL
Toulia Angeli is living her dream in Cyprus, pursuing her passion as a professional fashion model, having appeared in both national and international magazines.
CYPRIOT WOMAN IS LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE JEWELLERS
Chrysanthi Georgiou, like her mother and grandmother before her, was inspired by a career in jewellery creation, assuring the continuation of her family’s pioneering legacy.
THE FASHION DESIGNER WHO DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM HUGGING TREES
Jacob has a reputation in Cyprus for creating exquisite fashion while paying close attention to his tailoring techniques, the materials he chooses, and his embroidery skills.
While traditional fashion houses continue to have an impact on how fashion trends emerge, they are no longer the only sources that influence popular fashion trends.
THE RED CARPET AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
The red carpet is always associated with high status, style, and opulence. It serves as the foundation for today’s award ceremonies, galas and premieres around the world.
USING COSTUME TO PROMOTE THE CULTURAL CHANGE IN CYPRUS
Eleni Gircalli has explored many issues associated with identities and the performative aspect of fashion, emphasising the importance of costume design for storytelling.
PRINCESS DIANA'S 'REVENGE DRESS' BECOMES SMALL SCREEN ICON
Diana fans have been given another dose of the royal’s most famous outfits as Elizabeth Debicki plays the part of the people’s princess in the fifth season of Netflix’s The Crown.
HARRIS KYPRIANOU: THE HUMBLE NATURE OF THE MAN BEHIND THE FASHION LENS
With a professional career spanning almost two decades, Harris’ work exemplifies a balance of artistry and technicality across multiple photography disciplines.
FASHION TRENDS FROM THE 80s AND 90s THAT HAVE BEEN REVIVED
Given how quickly the fashion industry evolves, it makes sense to look back in time for inspiration from previous fashion movements that influenced the industry's growth.
STEPHAN CARAS: ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL FASHION DESIGNERS
Caras’ designs are an expression of simplicity accentuated by sensuality in motion, a lifelong synergy and interplay between design, expression, and beauty.
HEATING UP SUMMER DRESSING IN CYPRUS AND ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN
Summer fashion is all about ease. Vibrant shades of blue, pink, yellow and green have dominated the runways recently, and were also used to colour delicate satin suits and dresses.
ROYAL FASHION DESIGNER EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH HER WORK
Princess Bina of Shilluk aims to introduce bolder and stronger fashion items that represent women of the modern era, while paying tribute to her rich royal heritage.
UKRAINIAN-BORN FASHION DESIGNER MAKES HIS MARK IN CYPRUS
From microbiology and finance, fashion designer-turned Vitali Tabakov is fusing his past and present while looking at Cyprus’ cultural heritage for the future.
USING ACCESSORIES TO ENHANCE YOUR IMAGE AND STYLE FOR THIS WINTER
While it is not always possible to replace clothes every season, accessories are a great way to enhance your image and style, and best of all they're inexpensive.
JEWELLERY INSPIRED BY THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF FOUR GENERATIONS
Lila Samerjian’s remarkable narrative is one of perseverance, hard work, and legacy that spans four generations, beginning in the late 1800s at the start of the Armenian genocide.
AMPLIFYING CYPRUS' FASHION VOICE ON A LOCAL AND GLOBAL SCALE
Christina Dymioti is a fashion sustainability campaigner who aspires to bridge the gap between her love of fashion and her desire to make a positive impact in the world.
MAKING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THROUGH FASHION
Michalis Pantelidis’ 'sustainable' fashion designs are sending a clear statement to the global fashion arena that local creativity is a force to be reckoned with.
CYPRUS’ ‘VAMPIRE’ FASHION PROTÉGÉE WOWS AUDIENCES WITH HER COLLECTION
With an impressive and striking collection, which could easily pass at one of Europe’s high-end fashion labels, Nasia Markou is ready to take her designs to a wider audience.
CYPRIOT JEWELLERY DESIGNER CREDITS HER SUCCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Christiana Kafa's enthusiasm for elegance has stunned audiences with her unpretentious appeal of minimalism, creating high-end jewellery for classical and modern women.
"WHEN YOU PHOTOGRAPH A FACE, YOU CAPTURE THE SOUL BEHIND IT."
Slovakian fashion photographer, Katarina Culenova, has been enchanted by the beauty of Cyprus since the moment she took her first shot of the island through her lens.
IMPARTING HIS FASHION KNOW-HOW TO THE NEXT GENERATION
Tryfonas Modestou, a passionate Cypriot designer who graduated in London and grew up in a fashion-oriented environment, has an impressive list of accolades under his jacket.
CYPRUS FASHION DESIGNER IS KNOWN AS "THE FAIRY OF KNITWEAR"
Maria Aristidou earned a reputation for excellence and craftsmanship among the world's most influential fashion circles with her designs, focusing primarily on knitwear.
IT'S ALL ABOUT RECLAIMING YOUR FEMININITY THIS SPRING
While Spring may appear a long way off, the fashion industry is always one step ahead when it comes to the trends that will define the season’s styles and accessories.
SOTIRIOS VOULGARIS: FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO FASHION PIONEER
Bulgari’s humble beginnings can be traced back to 1857, when the ‘father’ of the now multi-billion dollar internationally recognised brand was born in Greece.
UK-BASED CLOTHING LINE INSPIRED BY CYPRUS' INCREDIBLE SUMMERS
Inspired by their summers spent in Cyprus, Antonia, Sophia and Antigoni are three vivacious Greek Cypriot women of British origin who have established a global fashion brand.
ANDREAS CHRYSANTHOU: CYPRUS' INFLUENTIAL FASHION ICON
Andreas is a fashion celebrity in Cyprus, however this sought-after fashion model, who made the transition to acting, did not always have the fashion world in his sights.
FASHION DESIGNER FANI XENOPHONTOS IS A GLOBAL CREATIVE FORCE
The name Fani Xenophontos has become synonymous with elegance. Her creations have graced high-end shops worldwide and are favoured by both celebrities and royalty.
The mere mention of Stalo Theodorou’s name is usually met with a recollection of bridal and evening wear that light up a red carpet in Cyprus, or highly publicised events in Greece.
THE KALIKUT STORY BOUTIQUE: EASTERN DESIGN MEETS WESTERN FASHION
The Kalikut Story Boutique in Nicosia, Cyprus, is owned by Serene Tharian and Gabriella Paphitis, and is a haven of one-of-a-kind hidden treasures sourced by designers in India.