SPRING/SUMMER 2018 I O ON I A

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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

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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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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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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p. 5 CAFTAN RINIA CLCA070 113, MAROON Wide cut paneled caftan with open front and sides TOP ARETE CLTP114 078, NAVY BLUE Pleated crop top with shoulder straps and side zip TROUSERS AEOLUS CLTR119 003, IVORY High waisted trousers with wide leg cut and loom trim on the side seams NECKLACE Vera JENE20 053 Gold plated yellow Handmade long necklace with silver pendant and decorative tassel p. 6 DRESS ELECTRA CLDR211 113, MAROON Loose fit dress with contrast deep v-neck panel and separate silk bandeau SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA077 058, BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACPO026 001 black Handbag envelope bag layered with leather and straw, decorated with leather tassel p. 9 BLOUSE ASTYPALAIA CLBL149 003, IVORY Raw silk blouse with embroidery on wide flared sleeves SKIRT GAIA CLSK092 115, RED-AQUA STRIPES A-line maxi skirt made of colored stripe silk fabric p. 10 DRESS ITEA CLDR204 003, IVORY Cotton shirt dress with trim on the collar and hem BELT Evzones ACBE022 089 Ivory/Gold Handmade cord belt SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 078, NAVY BLUE Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA141 057 Turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel p. 13 BLOUSE VAGIA CLBL145 003, IVORY Poplin blouse with cutout embroidery on sleeves and contrast binding SHORTS ARES CLSH044 078, NAVY BLUE Cotton shorts with pleated front, loom trim detail and metal belt fastening p. 14 DRESS ISIDORA CLDR210 111, AQUA Wrap maxi dress with full skirt made of textured silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 078, NAVY BLUE Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole EARRINGS Vera JEEA101 053 Gold plated yellow Handmade silver earrings in the shape of an eye p. 17 TOP KARYSTOS CLTP119 112, LIGHT GOLD Textured silk ruffled top with handmade tassel fastening and separate silk belt SKIRT IONIA CLSK090 003, IVORY Panelled maxi skirt made of a blend of silk fabrics SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA077 058, BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA141 057 turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel p. 19 DRESS IONIA CLDR214 078, NAVY BLUE Crepe de chine block mini dress with metallic contrast panels offering an architectural folkloric cut pp. 23 24 DRESS CASSANDRA CLDR202 113, MAROON Colorblock maxi dress with pleated bust and open back p. 27 JACKET HELIOS CLJA013 003, IVORY Cropped fitted jacket with flared lower sleeves and contrast cord embroidery TOP KARYSTOS CLTP123 078, NAVY BLUE Crepe de chine ruffled top with handmade tassel fastening and separate silk belt TROUSERS ALIKI CLTR118 078, NAVY BLUE Pleated culottes style trousers made of crepe de chine fabric EARRINGS Vera JEEA101 053 Gold plated yellow p. 30 KNITWEAR OREAD CLKN026 042, SAND Handmade crochet poncho with contrast colors and fringed hem TOP ARETE CLTP114 113, MAROON Pleated crop top with shoulder straps and side zip TROUSERS ALCYONE CLTR125 113, MAROON Crepe de chine flared trousers with contrast side panel p. 31 BLOUSE MIRA CLBL144 003, IVORY Crepe de chine Mao collar blouse with embroidered plackets and cuffs EARRINGS Alysis JEEA098 001 black Round-shaped handmade silver earrings p. 7 BLOUSE HESTIA CLBL147 003, IVORY V-neck loose fit blouse with flared sleeves SKIRT MYRINA CLSK095 113, MAROON Colorblock flared midi skirt p. 12 BLOUSE HESTIA CLBL155 078, NAVY BLUE Contrast v-neck panel blouse with cutout embroidery on wide flared sleeves TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR123 003, IVORY High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of cotton and raw silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 021, GOLD p. 16 CAFTAN AMMOS CLCA074 112, LIGHT GOLD Squared shape textured silk caftan embellished with a loom trim and fastened with a handmade tassel TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR123 003, IVORY High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of cotton and raw silk fabric p. 20 DRESS ALEA CLDR216 078 NAVY BLUE midi sleeveless dress with standing collar and bust cutout SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 078, NAVY BLUE Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole EARRINGS Alysis JEEA098 001 black Round-shaped handmade silver earrings p. 29 CAFTAN NYMPH CLCA061 003, IVORY Ankle Length caftan with contrast strap on bust and paneled sleeves with loom trim SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA077 058, BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole 60 61 p. 33 BLOUSE HERA CLBL131 111, AQUA Signature textured silk Mao collar blouse with metallic buttons TROUSERS ALCESTES CLTR120 111, AQUA Signature wide leg trousers made of textured silk fabric and fastened with a handmade tassel cord SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 078, NAVY BLUE BAG ATTIKI ACBA141 057 turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel

p. 34 DRESS NYMPH CLDR209 003, IVORY Wide cut mini dress with flared cut, contrast panels and decorative loom trim p. 35 DRESS ITHAKE CLDR212 112, LIGHT GOLD Graphic robe style dress with long sleeves TOP ARETE CLTP114 001, BLACK Pleated crop top with shoulder straps and side zip TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR124 112, LIGHT GOLD High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of raw silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA077 058, BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA141 007 beige Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel pp. 36 37 CAFTAN DELOS CLCA062 003, IVORY Folklore embroidery on raw silk sleeveless caftan with traditional cut BAG ARONIA ACBA145 007 Beige Leather tote bag with detachable Athena strap p. 39 CAFTAN AMMOS CLCA074 112, LIGHT GOLD Squared shape textured silk caftan embellished with a loom trim and fastened with a handmade tassel TROUSERS PRIAM CLTR123 003, IVORY High waisted cropped trousers with wide leg cut made of cotton and raw silk fabric SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA077 058, BLACK- WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole p. 41 BLOUSE KARYSTOS CLBL148 111, AQUA Cutout shoulder blouse with handmade tassels and loom trim SHORTS TEGEA CLSH043 003, IVORY Raw silk shorts with external pockets p. 43 CAFTAN RINIA CLCA071 111, AQUA Wide cut paneled caftan with open front and sides ONE-PIECE MILOS SWOP042 078, NAVY BLUE Strapless swimsuit with contrast waist panels and triangular cutout on the back SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 078, NAVY BLUE signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole p.47 DRESS PENELOPE CLDR206 112, LIGHT GOLD Maxi dress with v-neck cross over bust, diagonal waistline and asymmetric pleated block skirt p.48 KNITWEAR SEMELE CLKN029 003, IVORY Handmade crochet dress made of fine cotton yarn ONE-PIECE TILOS SWOP041 045, EMERALD V-neck swimsuit with handmade rope straps and contrast back panel BAG ATTIKI ACBA141 057 turquoise Large squared leather bag layered with straw and decorated with tassel EARRINGS Vera JEEA101 053 Gold plated yellow Handmade silver earrings in the shape of an eye p. 49 BLOUSE NYMPH CLBL153 112, LIGHT GOLD Flared block sleeve blouse cut of textured silk with loom trim details SHORTS PAXI CLSH045 112, LIGHT GOLD Textured silk shorts with wide elastic waistband and handmade tassel SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA076 021, GOLD Signature block cutout sandals with embroidery and leather sole BAG ATTIKI ACBA150 007 Beige Large squared leather bag with decorated tassel and detachable embroidered strap p.53 ONE-PIECE TILOS SWOP041 045, EMERALD V-neck swimsuit with handmade rope straps and contrast back panel p. 56 ONE-PIECE ANAFI SWOP043 001, BLACK Colorblock strapless swimsuit with padded bust p. 59 DRESS ELECTRA CLDR218 112, LIGHT GOLD Loose fit dress with contrast deep v-neck panel and separate silk bandeau SANDALS HEPHAESTUS SHSA077 058, BLACK-WHITE Signature block cutout sandals with cords embellishment and leather sole p. 40 JUMPSUIT ERETRIA CLJU007 112, LIGHT GOLD Loose fit jumpsuit with front leg pleats and graphic back EARRINGS Vera JEEA101 053 Gold plated yellow Handmade silver earrings in the shape of an eye p. 45 ONE-PIECE MILOS SWOP042 113, MAROON strapless swimsuit with contrast waist panels and triangular cutout on the back EARRINGS Alysis JEEA098 001 black Round-shaped handmade silver earrings p. 55 TOP HARMONIA CLTP121 114, CORAL PINK Wrap Effect crepe de chine top with contrast binding TROUSERS ALIKI CLTR118 113, MAROON Leated cullotes style trousers made of crepe de chine fabric 62 63

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