Celia Kritharioti ( el, Σίλια Κριθαριώτη, link=no) is a Greek
fashion designer. She is the owner of the oldest Greek fashion house, established in 1906.
Personal life
Kritharioti is married to Greek shipowner
Nikolas Tsakos and has three children, two of which are models in her company. She graduated from
Pierce - The American College of Greece
Career
Kritharioti is pinpointed in UK ''
Vanity Fair'' as one of six couturiers to watch worldwide: "Beautifully feminine and embellished concoctions from this couturier to the stars", noted Annabel Davison, Senior Editor at ''Vanity Fair'' on Jewellery and Couture. Supporters include
Jennifer Lopez,
Lady Gaga
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Samantha Barks,
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Gemma Arterton
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. Gwyneth Paltrow was photographed for Vogue Mexico in Celia Kritharioti Haute Couture.
Natalia Vodianova
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Iman,
Gisele Bündchen,
,
Claudia Schiffer
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and
Karolina Kurková are top models who have worked with her. She was appointed to design the "
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personnel costumes". Kritharioti designed the costumes of "
Romeo & Juliet
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" and "
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ballets
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for the
Greeκ National Opera presented at the
Megaron
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venue in
Athens
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.
Kritharioti presents an Haute Couture Collection
(annually), a Bridal Collection (annually), the 5226 Prêt-à-Porter collection (twice a year) and the 5226 Princess Collection for children (twice a year). She also designs sunglasses, jewelry and accessories.
References
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Greek women fashion designers
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
People from Athens
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