Eliana Dimitrakopoulou

Description

"Eliana Dimitrakopoulou" label is now established in Greece - Thessaloniki, a design studio developing fur fashion designs globally.

www.eliana.gr

Eliana is a fur fashion designer born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1984. Back before her MA she was working in Greece city of Kastoria as a fur designer where she specialized in fur design and craftsmanship. However, her actual start in fur design was back in 2005', where she won the 2nd place for Greece in International Fur design contest REMIX in MIFUR, Milan. Her 4 years BA degree took place in Greece in Fashion Design and Technology with a distinction and 1st runner grade.

In March 2010 she got the 2nd place representing UK in International 'Fur & Leather' design contest 'REMIX' in Milan, sponsored by British Fur Trade Association and the special OA -Origins Assured prize.

MA collection:
This collection of ten reversible pieces reflects her study of "The Origins of Fur & Darwinism" and convey to the viewer the feeling of luxury by natural selection.By this collection, her past experience on the fur's craftsmanship is reflected on all the process.
A fusion of traditional fur craftsmanship, new fur techniques, innovative pattern cutting and vibrant colours. This collection's intention is to inspire a new trend for Autumn/Winter 2010-2011, representing tomorrow's fur line in womenswear, and being unique in its own right.The "Origins of Fur", invites the wearer in a tour of our natural identity into the contemporary world.