The fashion show by the Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou, which was organized by the “ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with cancer,” came in for praise in the international press.
Indicatively, the Financial Times made mention of a “epic show”, while making detailed reference to the cause of the “ELPIDA” Association. Read more. . .
British Vogue and Suzy Menkes, fashion’s leading authority, wrote: “The evening was exceptional for the grace and intricacy of the dresses, the mesmerising music – composed especially for Mary by Vangelis – and for a totally different reason: The show was a homage to and major fund-raiser for the ELPIDA hospital for children with cancer and its charity founder and supporter, Marianna Vardinoyannis, who created the Oncology Unit and gifted it to the state. The event marked the 30th anniversary of “ELPIDA”. Read more. . .
Harper’s Bazaar described the show as “the ultimate catwalk coup”, while making a separate reference to “ELPIDA”: “Katrantzou worked with Greek charity ELPIDA – founded by Marianna Vardinoyannis, who helps and supports children suffering from cancer – to stage the event. Funds through ticket sales will be dedicated towards ELPIDA’s cause”. Read more. . .
The NowFashion website wrote “for one night the splendour of the Golden Age was revived”,and it also referred to the work of “ELPIDA”: “ELPIDA” was founded in 1990 by Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, a Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO, and her spouse Vardis I. Vardinoyannis. Mrs. Vardinoyannis has devoted her life to helping children. To date, she has been supported by Kofi Annan, Bill Clinton, the Pope, Queen Rania of Jordan, Brigitte Macron, Michael Schumacher, Barack and Michelle Obama, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales”. Read more. .
Wallpaper wrote of a legendary show specifically stating: “Katrantzou’s moment of modern magnificence celebrated her home city, and also in a nod to the possibility of the future since the show was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with Cancer”.
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MFFAshion wrote: “The ancient temple of Poseidon is for the first time given to fashion, with a charity show of the Greek designer in favour of the association “ELPIDA”. In an all-Hellenic tribute, between the music of Vangelis and the jewels of Bulgari, whose founder was born in Epirus” Read more…
