GAZELLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2017 | Page 22

FASHION & STYLE DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT Maria Aristidou M aria Aristidou’s Autumn/Winter womenswear collection for 2017-2018 that she calls “Belle âme - a beautiful soul,” is flooded with a playground of knit patterns, cozy wools and metallic yarns. Elaborate embroideries create luxurious beaded fields in the designs for the women of today, while soft curves with unexpected details and sleek cuts manifest the beauty and the elegance of the collection for day or night. Aristidou was an economics major before pursuing her passion for fashion design. She is a self-learner, passionate about empowering women through the clothes they wear, and incorporates her Greek heritage into her work. “My label is inspired by my love of finer things in life - not always material goods – along with thoroughness for detail,” Aristidou said. “I strongly believe in creating designs that are wearable for men and women of today’s lifestyle, with touches of elegance and luxury that are also comfortable and trendy.”  Aristidou presented her collection at the summer Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. See more at mariaaristidou.com. 20 GAZELLE STL