Designers and fashion afficionados will be converging in Athens on October 7 and 12 to partake in the 8th Athens Collection Fashion week. As the event has continued to grow in scope and importance, organizers for the first time will hold the event at Technopolis --sponsored by Vodafone. The whole event is under the aegis of the City of Athens.
Some of the Greek designers that will be present showcasing their Spring/Summer 2009 collections include:
Angelos Bratis, Andria, Aslanis, Christoforos Kotentos, Daphne Valente, Dimitris Dassios, Filep Motwary, Frida Karadima, Katerina Alexandraki, Katerina Karoussos, Kathy Heyndels, Maria Mastori, Mi-Ro, Nikos-Takis, Parthenis, Vassilis Zoulias, Victoria Kyriakides, Vrettos Vrettakos, Yiannos Xenis and Yiorgos Eleftheriades.
There will be a number of international designers present as well. If in Athens, be sure to check out the Night Boutique that will be part of the Fashion week, which will include items for sale by local designers.
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posted on Tuesday, September 30