Modafirma introduces Greek Fashion Designer Anastazio to our exclusive fashion platform

Q. Give us a little insight into your creative background.

A.K. I started to learn the art of stone setting with my brother, Agis Kotsopoulos, and studied the art of handmade jewellery from the best goldsmiths. Setting stones started a passion in me to design and create my brand. I started with simple, unique pieces. Design is something that came to me naturally over the years.

Q. What/who was your influence when you started your own label?

A.K. My influence when I started my own label was De Grisogono, we have almost the same story but he is a big brand and I am in the beginning stage.

Q. What have been your key inspirations for your design and concepts?

A.K. I like to combine the ancient Greek culture with my own style, also encompassing into my designs femininity and beauty.

Q. What is the essence of your label?

A.K. To combine the past and the future.

Q. Why does your fashion label stand out in this competitive industry?

A.K. It stands out precisely because I have my own unique style and I offer the best quality I can give in my jewellery.

Q. Are there enough opportunities for emerging designers to showcase their designs and enter this competitive industry?

A.K. Yes, there are always opportunities for someone doing something unique.

Q. Is the fashion industry campaigning enough for boutique labels and recognising emerging talent?

A.K. Yes I believe so, and It is continually rewarding designers with talent give them the opportunity to present their design. You just have to persevere.

Q. Who is your ideal customer?

A.K. Dynamic women with strong personalities, who like to feel beautiful and confident when wearing them.

Q. You are a Greek designer, how much influence has Greek culture past and present had on on your creations?

A.K. It is the basic source of inspiration for my creations, for me it epitomises womanhood, femininity and beauty.

Q. What has been your most memorable success to date?

A.K. To be featured in the October issue of Vogue under the section featured designers

Q. What has been the most challenging stage when bringing your fashion label into the industry?

A.K. I faced the most challenges in the absolute beginning of the journey, it was hard.

Q.What is your fashion label’s signature style?

A.K. My unique design that combines the old and the new, past and the present and the modern with the ancient.

Q. What are the key images you want to portray when people see or hear your brand name?

A.K. When people see or hear my brand to think about one of my unique one of a kind pieces.

Q. How would you describe your personal style?

A.K. Classic and modern.

Q. The London based fashion platform Modafirma celebrates and welcomes new fashion and emerging talent; tell us why you decided to join our exclusive social fashion platform?

A.K. Yes, Modafirma welcomes new fashion talent. I decided to join because it is an online luxury destination featuring the creations of talented designers from all over the world. Additionally Modafirma gives me the artistic freedom to demonstrate my jewelry in my own way.

Q. What is your hope for the future of the label?

A.K. To grow my brand and of course to open a boutique in the beautiful Greek island of Santorini.

 

Modafirma Team