Mary Katrantzou

Born in Athens, Mary Katrantzou studied Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design (USA) and graduated with a BA in Textile design and an MA in Fashion from Central Saint Martins (London). Her graduation show in 2008, which featured trompe loeil prints of oversized jewellery on jersey-bonded dresses, took the industry by storm. After her graduation show, Mary Katrantzou established her namesake brand. Mary Katrantzou was dubbed The Queen of Print by press, a moniker that recognized the enormous influence of her work in the medium. In her designs, Katrantzou plays with clashing aesthetics, mixes technology and craftmanship and explores opulent innovative embellishments. Mary Katrantzou world is feminine, innovative, fresh and elegant. Mary Katrantzou has received various awards: Swiss Textiles Award in 2010 in recognition of her pioneering textile treatments; the British Fashion Award for Emerging Talent in 2011; Young Designer of the Year at the Elle Style Awards in 2012; the...