♦Think-Feel-Discover: What types of materials do you prefer to use?
Aside from threads, I incorporate original materials like plexiglass, rhinestones, feathers, leather, straps, eco-fur, rings, chains, and fabrics to craft my woven products.
♦Think-Feel-Discover:What inspires your designs?
I often find inspiration for my designs during a walk, on the beach, or while enjoying my coffee on a trip.
♦Think-Feel-Discover:You’re the creative director and the business director of your company. How do you balance your time between the two?
As the owner and designer of my company, I spend long hours in my studio and often bring work home. While I have a small team to assist with the handmade aspect, the completion of the product ultimately comes down to my own hands.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: How would you describe your brand aesthetics?
My Brand aesthetic is of high-quality designs. My collections may be small in number, but they are diverse. What does this mean? I create my designs in multiple colours, always from a single piece. However, I have a wide variety of styles.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: What does style mean to you?
Style, for me, means a way of life, a personality. It should emanate from within us. We stay informed about fashion trends and create our unique style. Every creative process of gathering materials, research and purchasing excites me. I would describe my style as timeless and distinctive. Having pieces in my wardrobe from different years, I combine them with new ones and create my style.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: What are three wardrobe essentials you love to wear?
I have three must-have items: a timeless black Chanel-style dress, a classic white shirt, and a cherished knitted bag.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: Your designs feel empowering, feminine and elegant. What makes your brand stand out from the crowd?
I create designs perfect for women who want to stand out and showcase their unique style. My pieces are timeless and will always be a staple in their wardrobe. My designs make every woman feel confident and beautiful.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: What do you want to achieve personally with your brand for sustainability?
In addition, I promote sustainability in the fashion industry by incorporating recyclable materials into my work.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: How would you describe your brand’s ethos?
Our brand values include creativity, respect for people and the environment, professionalism, and reliability.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: What is creativity to you?
For me, creativity brings feelings of joy, happiness, and love.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: How do you stay up to date regarding fashion?
I keep up with fashion trends daily by reading fashion magazines, observing displays in store windows, and women’s ways to dress.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: How important is it for you to collaborate with me as a fashion stylist for street style photography and clothing trends in 2023 in London?
I appreciate your skills as a stylist. Likewise, Your work showcases my products uniquely and originally, which is truly impressive. Thank you for your amazing efforts!
♦Think-Feel-Discover: What is your vision for the future of your brand?
My vision for Atelier Vasiliki is its continuous evolution and progress.
♦Think-Feel-Discover: What can we expect from you and your brand for 2023?
Atelier Vasiliki’s upcoming 2023 collections will feature a variety of clothing, jackets, and bags with distinctive designs and colours. Notably, our brand has a keen eye for colour and ensures that it is a defining feature of our products.
♦Think-Feel-Discover:What is your motto in life?
My motto is “never give up, reach where you cannot.” – Nikos Kazantzakis.
♦STAY CREATIVE STREET STYLE project for the Best London Fashion Week Street Style 2023.
♦Silk scarf & knitted dress by Atelier Vasiliki, www.ateliervasiliki.com
♦Styling by Think-Feel-Discover.com
♦Earrings & rings BLACKROSE Perfumery / www.blackroseperfumery.com
♦Necklace by Alda MX Design / www.aldamxdesign.com
♦Sunglasses by VEDO SPECTACLES / www.vedo.gr
♦Photo Credits Mark Paul London / www.markpaullondon.com
By Chrysanthi Kosmatou, Friday 28 July 2023.
