You have had a brilliant trajectory and, in a short time, you’ve established yourself as a talented creator who continually delights us with pleasant surprises. Which do you consider the most crucial and defining steps in this fascinating journey?
First of all, thank you very much for your kind words. I believe that some of the most important experiences that helped me grow professionally were living and studying in New York, my constant exposure to the market there, as well as my previous experience as an intern at Rainbowwave with Maria Lemos, also in New York.
Your jewelry has a sensuality and an undeniable contemporary femininity that truly sets it apart. How do you feel its design is evolving, and how are you evolving through this process?
I have a deep admiration for female beauty and strength, and these are among the primary elements and core influences behind everything I design. All my creations are an extension of my personality; each new design reflects the phase of life I am in at that particular moment. The more I work on myself, the more this is reflected in my designs.
Chains, shells, transparencies, organic forms—what are their stories to tell? What is new in your current explorations?
All of these elements are deeply connected to feminine nature and beauty. Chains evoke movement and curvature, shells remind me of mermaids, transparencies carry a sensual quality, and organic forms are tied to Mother Nature. Lately, I’ve been very focused on—and actively working with—carved stones. I sketch my ideas on paper and then send them to specialized stone carvers in Jaipur, India, who create hand-carved masterpieces.
What did your recent collaboration with Cabana magazine in London involve?
I truly admire Cabana’s aesthetic, their bold use of color, and their rich patterns. Although the Maggoosh brand usually has a more minimal approach, it was very refreshing and inspiring to see my creations in their beautiful store on Sloane Street. It was a wonderful collaboration.
How has exposure to the international market helped you? What feedback do you receive from an international audience, and how does it differ from the Greek one?
Having the brand present internationally has helped me grow both creatively and entrepreneurially, as it strengthens my work and makes Maggoosh more recognizable to a wider audience. International clients appreciate what is distinctive, handmade, and Greek. The Greek audience, on the other hand, has a more emotional connection with the brand and has supported its journey with genuine warmth from the very beginning. Both audiences play a vital role in my path.
What new do the upcoming collections bring, and which are your immediate plans?
I’ve begun experimenting with beadwork techniques, as I want to enrich my collections with the carved stones I mentioned earlier. Recently, I’ve also been working on designs for small objects.
What is the best way to style your jewelry, and which women do you design for?
I like to combine textures, airy garments made from natural fabrics, mostly monochrome looks, with a touch of spontaneity. I’m also very drawn to contrasts: relaxed, effortless outfits paired with a fine or statement piece of jewelry to break the feeling of being underdressed. Or combining a very elegant, formal dress with one of the large earrings from the demi-fine collection to give it a cooler edge. What I often hear and truly feel myself, is that Maggoosh jewelry speaks to all women, regardless of age, attitude, or personal style.
Which people, and in what ways, help you evolve in your work and creative process?
My interaction with established artists of all kinds, dancers, painters, sculptors, fashion designers, architects. Anyone creative and artistically minded around me helps me, even subconsciously, to open my mind and dismantle conservatism, limits, and barriers that I often place on myself.
Which achievements do you hold closest to your heart as the most important so far?
I would mention the most recent ones: the opening of the Maggoosh store at the Four Seasons Astir Palace, my collaboration with Liberty in London, and with Samaritaine in Paris.
Tell us a story you will never forget.
I will never forget my very first sale at Martinos Gallery. It was a handmade necklace I had created with beads and a carved turtle that I had bought as a child in India. It felt unbelievable that someone actually paid money to purchase one of my creations.
A dream project?
To design garments and body pieces made of many fine chains for a catwalk. I’d also love to create a curtain made of beads from semi-precious stones. And to design a chandelier (light fixture) that resembles one of my jewelry pieces.
When you enter a space, what do you notice first?
The colors, the sense of harmony, and the energy it gives off.
Three places you love returning to, and why
India, because it brings me closer to myself and my truth.
New York, because it fills me with energy and gives me a sense of freedom and excitement.
And finally, Delos, because when I’m there I feel something beyond this world.
The New Year’s good-luck charm carries its own symbolism. Tell us about your inspiration
I’ve always been fascinated by the shapes of stalactites hanging beneath trees. I wanted to create something that echoes this natural form, while also incorporating a roundness that gives the feeling the charm is dancing and spinning. This subtle “dance” is a reminder of life’s playfulness, its beauty, and how important it is to live it lightly.
What would you wish to have this time next year?
A Maggoosh space in Athens, and more time spent in nature.
Your personal definition of beauty
I consider beautiful anything that comes from nature or that could exist harmoniously if placed within nature. That’s why I love organic curves and natural colors in objects, and spontaneity and a lack of affectation in people.
What do you consider authentic today?
Anything made with love and honesty, without pretense or a need to impress for its own sake.
If you were to design something for TheAuthentics.gr, what would it be?
A home object, carved in stone.
