Paradise, the film - win collectors memorabilia

Looking forward to 'Paradise'. Panagiotis Fafoutis' latest film unravels during the Carnival of Patra and so far it's only praise I've heard about it. It goes out on cinemas on January 26th. Six collector's items inspired by the movie were created by artists who truly fell in love with it. They are now available for you to win. All you have to do is visit this album by 30/01 and click 'like' at the one you'd like to own:
Pillow by Costume Designer Marli Aleiferi.
Key ring by Actress & Jewellery Designer Maro Petli.
Shoe by Designer & Painter Anthia Loizou.
Earrings by Actress & Jewellery Designer Maro Petli.
Poster by Graphics Designer Stavroula Stasinou.
Bag by Costume Designer Marli Aleiferi.

Leaving you with this.

Pattern Cutting / Sewing seminars

New Pattern Cutting / Sewing seminar for beginners chez Theia starts this Saturday, January 21st, between 15:30-18:30. It involves pattern methods for ready-to-wear standard sizes 40-42-44 as well as learning to use the sewing machine and making your work come to life as an actual wearable piece. It will also be the last for this winter, with next classes scheduled for April. All tutors are experienced industry professionals and your first sewing kit will be courtesy of Theia.

For more info see here and here.

Premium Berlin - Now Showroom among exhibitors

Premium Tradeshow is also currently at large as part of the ongoing Berlin Fashion Week (18-20/01/2012). If visiting, drop by Hall 7N, booth H7, C49. It's the Greek mission by Now Showroom featuring Sotiris Georgiou's upcoming collection and limited edition tees by Digitaria. Worth checking out.
Booth snapshot stolen from here.
Sotiris Georgiou
Digitaria

On Sopa Strike

No commercial interest is above my right to freedom of speech.

Just wear Fotoshop

Maybe she's born with it.
Maybe she's not:)

Bread & Butter begins - Etsy among exhibitors

Much awaited Bread & Butter Berlin tradeshow kicks off tonight with a 'high voltage' opening party. Being already established as one of the top trendsetting exhibitions, it will be once again welcoming visitors from all over the world between the 18th and 20th January 2012. This season's theme is "High Fidelity".

Among its somewhat 600 international exhibitors, including global giant manufacturers Adidas, Custo Barcelona and Havaianas, online crafts retailer Etsy stands out. Small, independent productions are now in the same list and space as mass production key players, a sign that all those who underestimated them were wrong. If visiting, also look out for Etsy's Photo Booth Yourself area.

Retro moment - mannequins

Retro mannequins at Stadiou str., Athens.
Proof there was an era when you and boyfriend shared hairspray and it was natural.

Jewellery-making tutorial - Athens

A "Jewellery Lab / Seminar" by Christina Aggelopoulou (Strigles) and Marianna Kontoe (Powertex) is set for Sunday, 22/01/12. Includes detailed tutorials on making jewellery elements and knitting brooches to making a complete handmade jewel. Suitable for beginners but more advanced creative souls too. For limited number of participants (currently a couple short so if interested, contact them asap).

More info on location, fees, etc.:

6944911104 - info@powertex.gr (Marianna)

6987611515 - bystrigles@yahoo.gr (Christina)

facebook event page

Snow by the sea - archive

Images shot in 2008, at Marina Zeas - Piraeus. Surreal.
Temperatures today, between 8 and 3 degrees.
Have a relaxing Sunday and stay warm!

Holy Mustache Birthday Bazaar

Holy Mustache and Stella Veentaz are planning a 'One Year Birthday Celebration' in Thessaloniki, from Thursday 19/1 till Sunday 22/1. They promise a four-day bazaar of rare and affordable treasures 'for your pleasure and collection'. It will all take place at Ladoze / Toss Gallery, 1 Vilara str. May I note that vintage clothes are about the label and country of manufacturing and not just the looks. How many 'made in Greece / France / U.S.A.' have you seen lately?

For more info as well as the event schedule see here.