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23/12/2023

An impressive designer whose respected fashion business has become a household name in Russia, Maracchini attributes her success to her royal ancestors and the formidable women in her family who shaped her.
JustNiki Niki Charalambous Cyprus Mail Bina Maracchini

From a starting point in Cyprus, one fashionista is using her multicultural heritage to impress finds NIKI CHARALAMBOUS In 2018, fashion designer Bina Maracchini was recognised as an artist by the Saint Petersburg Artists Society in Russia for her stunning asymmetrical, handmade designs and embroide...

22/12/2023

Warmest greetings for the festive season and best wishes for a happy and stylish 2024.
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29/11/2023

Although Cyprus has more than its fair share of fashion designers, the field was far from the mind of Ukrainian-born Vitali Tabakov when he arrived on the island on a two-year working visa to join the banking and financial industry.
More than a decade later, Tabakov’s interests have shifted from banking to fashion. “Cyprus has a fascinating and diverse history. I fell in love with its beautiful waters, historic villages, fresh mountain air, people and thoroughly enjoyable lifestyle.”
JustNiki Niki Charalambous Cyprus Mail

From a starting point in microbiology and finance, NIKI CHARALAMBOUS speaks to a Nicosia-based man helping integrate the island’s traditions into design Although Cyprus has more than its fair share of fashion designers, the field was far from the mind of Ukrainian-born Vitali Tabakov when he arriv...

14/11/2023

The fashion industry has always been dominated by major brands and personalities whose challenges and stories have captivated fans. From Hubert de Givenchy to more contemporary fashion pioneers such as Miuccia Prada and Vera Wang, these leading names have served as an endless source of inspiration for aspiring designers.
JustNiki Cyprus Mail Niki Charalambous

Leading designers often have a back story to match their designs. NIKI CHARALAMBOUS takes a look behind the scenes The fashion industry has always been dominated by major brands and personalities whose challenges and stories have captivated fans. From Hubert de Givenchy to more contemporary fashion....

29/10/2023

With the warm-coloured hues of autumn dominating the landscape, the feeling of wearing warm, comfortable clothing and the excitement of the season’s sparkle and dazzle is what I love most about the winter fashion scene. While it is not always possible to replace clothes every season, accessories are a great way to enhance image and style, and the best part is that most of them are inexpensive fashion pieces that will add extra flair, charm, and personality to an outfit.
JustNiki Cyprus Mail Niki Charalambous

It’s all about accessories this season says NIKI CHARALAMBOUS, which can be used to breathe new life into any outfit With the warm-coloured hues of autumn dominating the landscape, the feeling of wearing warm, comfortable clothing and the excitement of the season’s sparkle and dazzle is what I l...

14/10/2023

Winter 2024 will undoubtedly be stylish, dominated by attractive classical short and maxi dresses, tartans, feathers, bows, leather, and the revival of popular 50s moods incorporating layering. These are just a few of the trends that we can expect to see in the months ahead.
JustNiki Cyprus Mail Niki Charalambous

As Fashion Weeks close, NIKI CHARALAMBOUS looks back further in the year to see what we will be wearing this season Even if certain businesses were able to resume operations after the pandemic in 2020, the fashion industry only returned to physical Fashion Weeks this year after a three-year hiatus.....

02/10/2023

Niki Charalambous speaks to a jewellery designer from the region with plans to introduce her bespoke creations to Cyprus
https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/30/jewellery-designs-inspired-by-four-generations/
JustNiki Cyprus Mail

NIKI CHARALAMBOUS speaks to a jewellery designer from the region with plans to introduce her bespoke creations to Cyprus Lila Samerjian’s remarkable narrative is one of perseverance, hard work, and legacy that spans four generations. It begins in the late 1800s with her maternal great-grandfather ...

12/09/2023

When it comes to influential figures in the fashion world, there is no doubt that Anna Wintour is among the most visible and vocal personalities, having significantly shaped the industry’s narrative and predicting trends before they happen. https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/11/visible-and-vocal-fashion-personality/
JustNiki Cyprus Mail

As American Vogue releases its hotly anticipated September Issue, NIKI CHARALAMBOUS looks at its driving force When it comes to influential figures in the fashion world, there is no doubt that Anna Wintour is among the most visible and vocal personalities, having significantly shaped the industry’...

31/08/2023

Dedicated fashion sustainability campaigner Christina Dymioti is working towards fashion having a positive impact in the world. Having spent most of her life contributing to a more responsible and eco-conscious fashion sector, she hopes to safeguard the island’s fashion heritage through a creative young network of fashion designers and artists from around the island.
JustNiki Cyprus Mail Fashion Heritage Network Cyprus
https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/28/amplifying-cyprus-fashion-voice-globally/ Niki Charalambous

NIKI CHARALAMBOUS meets a woman who has set up a platform to promote the island’s traditions Dedicated fashion sustainability campaigner Christina Dymioti is working towards fashion having a positive impact in the world. Having spent most of her life contributing to a more responsible and eco-cons...

17/08/2023

In 1981, while boarding a flight from Paris to London, actress and singer Jane Birkin unintentionally dropped the contents of her bag, scattering everything from nappies and make-up to notebooks and documents down the plane’s aisle. As her neighbour assisted her in gathering her stuff, she had no idea that this accidental meeting would lead to the design of the most valuable bag of our time.
https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/14/birkin-a-bag-with-a-purpose/
JustNiki Cyprus Mail Niki Charalambous

Synonymous with French chicness, the Birkin bag has developed a coveted status. NIKI CHARALAMBOUS looks at a product following the death of the woman it was named after   In 1981, while boarding a flight from Paris to London, actress and singer Jane Birkin unintentionally dropped the contents of he...

01/08/2023

Although Michalis Pantelidis has been living abroad for almost a decade, he is tremendously proud of his Cypriot lineage, which has surely impacted his exquisite creations. Using Cyprus and its people as sources of inspiration, one of his sustainable fashion designs even graced the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, sending a clear statement that local creativity is a force to be reckoned with.
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Using Cyprus as his inspiration, one designer is putting the island on the map by turning plastic bottles into in demand scarves finds NIKI CHARALAMBOUS Although Michalis Pantelidis has been living abroad for almost a decade, he is tremendously proud of his Cypriot lineage, which has surely impacted...

18/07/2023

Innovative, expressive, and prominent. This is Patricia Field. At 82, the legendary stylist and fashion designer shows no signs of slowing down, and whether you agree or disagree with her unconventional approach to fashion, Field has cemented a place in fashion history for revolutionising fashion and inspiring future generations to emulate her style.
https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/17/patricia-field-the-fashion-revolutionary/
JustNiki Cyprus Mail Niki Charalambous

By Niki Charalambous From the legendary nightclub Studio 54 to Emily in Paris, the renowned costume designer has cemented a place in fashion history. She is arguably the most iconic costume designer in the world whose multi-faceted career has spanned more than six decades, dressing the likes of Mery...