This summer, Korres joins forces with Naked Summers, the art-driven brand founded by Greek painter and designer Christina Mandilari, to unveil an exclusive capsule collection of accessories inspired by the essence of the Greek summer.
Bound by their shared connection to Greece, the collaboration unfolds through a common sensibility: summer—not merely as a season, but as a feeling. Familiar, luminous, and deeply rooted in nature.
Founded in Berlin in 2020, Naked Summers is a personal expression of Mandilari’s Greek heritage. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology and the natural world, her work often portrays human figures through a symbolic and poetic visual language that explores love, memory, and desire. Each creation feels like a fragment of summer—lyrical, evocative, and emotionally resonant.
For Korres, whose sun care collection combines Greek natural ingredients with advanced UV protection, this collaboration extends beyond skincare into a lifestyle philosophy, where beauty and self-care become part of the moments we share under the sun. It is an invitation to experience summer not simply as a season, but as a way of life—celebrating craftsmanship, artistry, and the timeless spirit of Greece.
“Two worlds devoted to the Greek summer and the beauty of nature come together to create a story that will travel across the world.”
The Collection’s Symbol
At the heart of the collaboration lies the seashell—a timeless emblem of the Greek summer.
Through Christina Mandilari’s artistic vision, the shell—an enduring motif in her work—becomes a symbol of memories collected by the sea. A small treasure washed ashore, it embodies the moments we gather each summer and carry with us long after the season has ended.
Summer Essentials
Created exclusively for Korres, Christina Mandilari’s capsule collection translates her signature seashell motif into a series of collectible summer essentials:
- Collectible cosmetic pouches
- A cotton tote bag, designed for long days by the sea
- An elegant hand fan, bringing understated summer sophistication
- A lightweight pareo featuring the collection’s signature seashell print
Each piece reflects the poetic aesthetic of Naked Summers while naturally complementing Korres’ world of sun care—where design, craftsmanship, and the rituals of the Greek summer come together in perfect harmony.
About Naked Summers
Founded in Berlin in 2020 by Greek painter and designer Christina Mandilari, Naked Summers is a creative label that seamlessly blends art, fashion, and lifestyle. Now based in Athens, where its studio and showroom are located, the brand embodies Mandilari’s deeply personal vision of Mediterranean living—a world where nature, intimacy, and emotion exist in perfect harmony.
Its creative universe unfolds through paintings, ceramics, distinctive garments, and thoughtfully crafted objects for the home. Each piece captures the essence of summer as a sensory experience—a story, an emotion, a sun-drenched memory inspired by the light and spirit of the Greek summer.
Alongside its collections, Naked Summers also undertakes bespoke commissions around the world, creating site-specific murals, handcrafted ceramics, custom textiles, and painted installations for both interior and exterior spaces. Every project reflects the brand’s artistic language, transforming places into immersive expressions of Mediterranean beauty and craftsmanship.
