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Mary Katrantzou
Mary Katrantzou graduated from Central Saint Martins with a BA in textile design in 2005 and an MA in fashion in 2008. Her MA graduate collection mapped out her signature style. It was themed around Trompe l’oeil. Digital prints of oversized jewellery, inspired by Russian Constructivism and 1970s movie posters, featured on dresses. These pieces created the illusion of wearing giant neckpieces that would be too heavy, in reality. The models also wore jewelry pieces made out of wood and metal, which were exact replicas of Katrantzou’s prints. The collection was nominated for awards bestowed by Harrods and L’Oreal.
Katrantzou’s first ready-to-wear collection debuted at London Fashion Week in September 2008. Though it was a small collection of nine dresses, Katrantzou picked up 15 prestigious stockists including Browns, Joyce, Colette and Penelope in Italy. Today, her work is sold at more than 60 retail points including 10 Corso Como and Barneys New York.
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