SPRING/SUMMER 2018 I O ON I A

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1 I SPRING/SUMMER 2018 I O ON I A N I A i

2 Ionian Sea acted as the stage for the epilogue of Homer s Odyssey. Having wondered across the Mediterranean for 10 years after winning the Trojan war, the hero of the story finally reaches Ithaca where his wife Penelope patiently awaits with enduring heart. The island of Ithaca is Odysseus kingdom, but home for him is a place of consistency and peace. Whilst the Zeus+Δione resort 2018 collection focused on Odysseus journey, this spring/summer 2018 collection is all about his delayed homecoming, concept which Homer emphasises throughout this epic poem. Two key elements derive from this starting point: The Ionian Sea that acted as the last leg of Odysseus journey and ultimately pushed him back to Ithaca and Penelope, the patent wife the King, who waited for his return as an emblem of home. Penelope is an epitome of grace much like the essence of this collection. The silhouette builds on the loose, modern cut imbued with Greek heritage, synonymous with the brand. Wide sleeves, loosely cut trousers and shorts as well as caftans and dresses have a sense of ease, ideal for summer. To add a little Odyssean drama, sleeves and necklines feature a variety of traditional embellishment techniques like cutout embroidery with colored yarns and remakes of folklore embroideries inspired by costumes from Ioannina and Crete. Hand woven loom trims have been used to decorate trousers and shorts as side stripes, as bands in sleeves and across the shoulders as a strap. Penelope s regality is captured in the ivory Delos kaftan, inspired by a traditional pokámiso, or ankle length chemise, that features geometric folklore cut made of trapezoid panels, embellished with gold embroidery around the neckline and parallel side seams. The same aura is echoed in the stripy gold and aqua fabric inserts applied to shirt cuffs and necklines. Water is the central element in Odyssey, it s the very substance that helped to bring the hero back home to Ithaca. Like the distinctive colour of the Ionian Sea, fresh aqua is a predominant tone and a new addition to the brand s colour world. On the colour palette, it sits alongside navy as well as Zeus+Δione signature black, ivory and gold. Like gems of the ocean, fresh coral pink and rich maroon add a feminine touch to the collection tones. Light gold brings the essence of the decorative being noble yet subtle, just like Penelope. Silk plays a key part in this collection. Created exclusively for the brand in the silk town of Soufli, Spathoto silk comes in combination of light gold woven with ivory as well as aqua interlaced with navy. Amalia silk, also specifically woven for the brand, makes a return in fresh coral pink. Raw silk in ivory and light gold as well as tactile ivory plissé both add a strong sense of texture to the collection. Natural in feel and look, hand-made crochet ponchos and dresses that come in combinations of sand and burgundy remind of the craftsmanship central to the brand DNA. Echoing the main collection, the swimwear line inspiration emerges from the deep aqua sea of Ionia. The silhouette is based on working with innovative cut outs and curved style lines reminiscent of morphology of the sea formations and the waves that stroke the coastline of Ithaca. Brands signature colour blocking is done in combinations of bronze and gold; ivory and black; shades of the sea along with burgundy. Hand-made ropes and contrasting binding details decorate each style. Produced in workshops in Athens, the signature sandal styles Sparta and Hephaestus have been decorated with gold, black, ivory, aqua and coral hand-made embroideries and cords. The jewellery collection consists of two distinctive stories. The first echoes Odysseus time at the sea, featuring nautical knots, anchor chains and robes in gold, silver and dark silver. The second one is more reminiscent of regal Penelope with gold and silver motifs inspired from traditional embroidery shapes used in the collection and piercing blue geometric lapis stones set in brushed gold. ii 1

3 Tell me, Muse, of the man of many ways, who was driven far journeys, after he had sacked Troy s sacred citadel. Many were they whose cities he saw, whose minds he learned of, many the pains he suffered in his spirit on the wide sea, struggling for his own life and the homecoming of his companions. Even so he could not save his companions, hard though he strove to; they were destroyed by their own wild recklessness, fools, who devoured the oxen of Helios, the Sun God, and he took away the day of their homecoming 2 3

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14 My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithaca under Mount Neion's wind-blown robe of leaves, in sight of other islands- Dulichium, Same, wooded Zacynthus- Ithaca being most lofty in that coastal sea, and northwest, while the rest lie east and south. A rocky isle, but good for a boy's training; I shall not see on earth a place more dear 24 25

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25 46 47 I am Odysseus, Laertes son, world-famed For stratagems: my name has reached the heavens. Bright Ithaca is my home: it has a mountain, Leaf-quivering Neriton, far visible. Around are many islands, close to each other, Doulichion and Same and wooded Zacynthos. Ithaca itself lies low, furthest to sea Towards dusk; the rest, apart, face dawn and sun

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32 p. 5 CAFTAN RINIA CLCA , MAROON Wide cut paneled caftan with open front and sides TOP ARETE CLTP , NAVY BLUE Pleated crop top with shoulder straps and side zip TROUSERS AEOLUS CLTR , IVORY High waisted trousers with wide leg cut and loom trim on the side seams NECKLACE Vera JENE Gold plated yellow Handmade long necklace with silver pendant and decorative tassel p. 6 DRESS ELECTRA CLDR , MAROON Loose fit dress with contrast deep v-neck panel and separate silk bandeau SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACPO black Handbag envelope bag layered with leather and straw, decorated with leather tassel p. 9 BLOUSE ASTYPALAIA CLBL , IVORY Raw silk blouse with embroidery on wide flared sleeves SKIRT GAIA CLSK , RED-AQUA STRIPES A-line maxi skirt made of colored stripe silk fabric p. 10 DRESS ITEA CLDR , IVORY Cotton shirt dress with trim on the collar and hem BELT Evzones ACBE Ivory/Gold Handmade cord belt SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , NAVY BLUE Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA Turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel p. 13 BLOUSE VAGIA CLBL , IVORY Poplin blouse with cutout embroidery on sleeves and contrast binding SHORTS ARES CLSH , NAVY BLUE Cotton shorts with pleated front, loom trim detail and metal belt fastening p. 14 DRESS ISIDORA CLDR , AQUA Wrap maxi dress with full skirt made of textured silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , NAVY BLUE Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole EARRINGS Vera JEEA Gold plated yellow Handmade silver earrings in the shape of an eye p. 17 TOP KARYSTOS CLTP , LIGHT GOLD Textured silk ruffled top with handmade tassel fastening and separate silk belt SKIRT IONIA CLSK , IVORY Panelled maxi skirt made of a blend of silk fabrics SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel p. 19 DRESS IONIA CLDR , NAVY BLUE Crepe de chine block mini dress with metallic contrast panels offering an architectural folkloric cut pp DRESS CASSANDRA CLDR , MAROON Colorblock maxi dress with pleated bust and open back p. 27 JACKET HELIOS CLJA , IVORY Cropped fitted jacket with flared lower sleeves and contrast cord embroidery TOP KARYSTOS CLTP , NAVY BLUE Crepe de chine ruffled top with handmade tassel fastening and separate silk belt TROUSERS ALIKI CLTR , NAVY BLUE Pleated culottes style trousers made of crepe de chine fabric EARRINGS Vera JEEA Gold plated yellow p. 30 KNITWEAR OREAD CLKN , SAND Handmade crochet poncho with contrast colors and fringed hem TOP ARETE CLTP , MAROON Pleated crop top with shoulder straps and side zip TROUSERS ALCYONE CLTR , MAROON Crepe de chine flared trousers with contrast side panel p. 31 BLOUSE MIRA CLBL , IVORY Crepe de chine Mao collar blouse with embroidered plackets and cuffs EARRINGS Alysis JEEA black Round-shaped handmade silver earrings p. 7 BLOUSE HESTIA CLBL , IVORY V-neck loose fit blouse with flared sleeves SKIRT MYRINA CLSK , MAROON Colorblock flared midi skirt p. 12 BLOUSE HESTIA CLBL , NAVY BLUE Contrast v-neck panel blouse with cutout embroidery on wide flared sleeves TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR , IVORY High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of cotton and raw silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , GOLD p. 16 CAFTAN AMMOS CLCA , LIGHT GOLD Squared shape textured silk caftan embellished with a loom trim and fastened with a handmade tassel TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR , IVORY High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of cotton and raw silk fabric p. 20 DRESS ALEA CLDR NAVY BLUE midi sleeveless dress with standing collar and bust cutout SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , NAVY BLUE Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole EARRINGS Alysis JEEA black Round-shaped handmade silver earrings p. 29 CAFTAN NYMPH CLCA , IVORY Ankle Length caftan with contrast strap on bust and paneled sleeves with loom trim SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole p. 33 BLOUSE HERA CLBL , AQUA Signature textured silk Mao collar blouse with metallic buttons TROUSERS ALCESTES CLTR , AQUA Signature wide leg trousers made of textured silk fabric and fastened with a handmade tassel cord SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , NAVY BLUE BAG ATTIKI ACBA turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel

33 p. 34 DRESS NYMPH CLDR , IVORY Wide cut mini dress with flared cut, contrast panels and decorative loom trim p. 35 DRESS ITHAKE CLDR , LIGHT GOLD Graphic robe style dress with long sleeves TOP ARETE CLTP , BLACK Pleated crop top with shoulder straps and side zip TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR , LIGHT GOLD High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of raw silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA beige Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel pp CAFTAN DELOS CLCA , IVORY Folklore embroidery on raw silk sleeveless caftan with traditional cut BAG ARONIA ACBA Beige Leather tote bag with detachable Athena strap p. 39 CAFTAN AMMOS CLCA , LIGHT GOLD Squared shape textured silk caftan embellished with a loom trim and fastened with a handmade tassel TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR , IVORY High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of cotton and raw silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole p. 41 BLOUSE KARYSTOS CLBL , AQUA Cutout shoulder blouse with handmade tassels and loom trim SHORTS TEGEA CLSH , IVORY Raw silk shorts with external pockets p. 43 CAFTAN RINIA CLCA , AQUA Wide cut paneled caftan with open front and sides ONE-PIECE MILOS SWOP , NAVY BLUE Strapless swimsuit with contrast waist panels and triangular cutout on the back SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , NAVY BLUE signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole p.47 DRESS PENELOPE CLDR , LIGHT GOLD Maxi dress with v-neck cross over bust, diagonal waistline and asymmetric pleated block skirt p.48 KNITWEAR SEMELE CLKN , IVORY Handmade crochet dress made of fine cotton yarn ONE-PIECE TILOS SWOP , EMERALD V-neck swimsuit with handmade rope straps and contrast back panel BAG ATTIKI ACBA turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel EARRINGS Vera JEEA Gold plated yellow Handmade silver earrings in the shape of an eye p. 49 BLOUSE NYMPH CLBL , LIGHT GOLD Flared block sleeve blouse cut of textured silk with loom trim details SHORTS PAXI CLSH , LIGHT GOLD Textured silk shorts with wide elastic waistband and handmade tassel SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , GOLD Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA Beige Large squared leather bag with decorated tassel and detachable embroidered strap p.53 ONE-PIECE TILOS SWOP , EMERALD V-neck swimsuit with handmade rope straps and contrast back panel p. 56 ONE-PIECE ANAFI SWOP , BLACK Colorblock strapless swimsuit with padded bust p. 59 DRESS ELECTRA CLDR , LIGHT GOLD Loose fit dress with contrast deep v-neck panel and separate silk bandeau SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA , BLACK-WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole p. 40 JUMPSUIT ERETRIA CLJU , LIGHT GOLD Loose fit jumpsuit with front leg pleats and graphic back EARRINGS Vera JEEA Gold plated yellow Handmade silver earrings in the shape of an eye p. 45 ONE-PIECE MILOS SWOP , MAROON strapless swimsuit with contrast waist panels and triangular cutout on the back EARRINGS Alysis JEEA black Round-shaped handmade silver earrings p. 55 TOP HARMONIA CLTP , CORAL PINK Wrap Effect crepe de chine top with contrast binding TROUSERS ALIKI CLTR , MAROON Leated cullotes style trousers made of crepe de chine fabric 62 63

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