FASHION PORT FO L I O Markellos Polydorou
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“If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less, but to dream more, to dream all the time.� Marcel Proust
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Markellos Polydorou Fashion portfolio
shirt project for Tessitura Monti inspiration moodboard process shirt design editorial
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photography backstage for Massimo Dutti fashion backstage photography for Massimo Dutti Spring-Summer 2018 Marfa to Paris collection
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Instant couture project. During the second year of the master we tried to expore the couture world, draping different fabrics on the manequin,in order to create our dresses.
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Instant couture project. eluDuring spathec second sorisyear in of the master we tried to noitcelloc expore the couture world, draping 1oNdifferent eussI fabrics on the manequin,in order to create our dresses.
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process Instant couture
Draping is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design. I experimented quite enough playing with a variety of fabrics and the way fabrics falls to create new
designs at the start of the apparel design process. Trying to create simple materials by working only on a mannequin without initial sketches, learning to understand the behavior of materials and create volumes.
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We took a lot of pictures, drawn sketches and took notes working through the experimental stages. This included also taking notes of details and helpful construction
elements that were not clear from photos. Once selected different colors and fabrics, everyone has experienced a different design, helping each other during the process.
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inspiration nisiros capsule collection
The main inspiration of the Nisiros capsule collection is the island of Nisiros. a volcanic Greek island. According to Greek mythology, the island was formed when Poseidon cut off a part of Kos and
threw it onto the giant Polybotes to stop him from escaping. The collection clearly illustrate the silhouette of the garments inspired from island’s geology and its main town small typical houses and their abstract shapes.
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Exploring Nisiro’s smooth and often ropey or wrinkly surface as well as some absent, small or picturesque details from the small typical houses, the good use of oval and curved shapes was born. By using these shapes in my pieces I
have created a unique, well-established aesthetic. Dark, bold colors will help aid the empowerment and provide a sense of sophistication.
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photographed by Valiana Variatza/ Markellos Polydorou make-up / hair by Silvia Cadelano dresses by Markellos Polydorou model Yizhuo Shao
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black CACTUS features in “SUPERIOR MAGAZINE” photography by MALLIL KAPOYANNIS styling YIORGOS D. MESIMERIS make- up EFI RAMONE hair KONSTANTINOS SAKKAS model SIMONA KIRCHNEROVA
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inspiration cactus collection
The word “cactus” derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek κάκτος, kaktos, a name originally used by Theophrastus for a spiny plant whose identity is not certain.When the word “cactus” is mentioned, the first couple of adjectives that usually come to mind are “dry” and “heat”. There are many different types, shapes, and sizes of cactus and succulent plants.
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Absent, small cactus leaves, dark and bold colours are costitute the inspiration for the cactus collection.
The collection clearly illustrate the silhouette of the garments ispired from cactus plants and their abstruct shapes. Exploring their absent, small or transient leaves and making good use of oval and curved shapes. By using these shape in my pieces I have created a unique, well-established aesthetic. Dark, bold colors will help aid the empowerment and provide a sense of sophistication.
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Handbags, constructed from vinyl, leather and synthetic fur in definite lines and architectural structure. Every patron piece is perplexing within each other forming the shape of the bag.
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Instant couture project. During the second year of the master we tried to expore the couture world, draping different fabrics on the manequin,in order to create our dresses.
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Instant couture project. During the second year of the master we tried to expore the couture world, draping different fabrics on the manequin,in order to create our dresses.
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shirt project The Zebra shirt is characterized by a stripes play, the particular part is the vest, which is a second layer, clean in its lines, emphasizes the top of the garment and host
the two large pockets, inspired by the iconic Saharian shirt. The vest is separated in the front by hiding the construction of buttons and eyelets, to keep a minimal design.
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color palette The concept is to design a new iconic shirt inspired by Italian and Indian cinema, based on the classical tailoring, promoting the knowledge of italian tailoring tradition in Indian fashion.
The genderless style is designed for the woman and man of the new generation. The goal is to improve the value of the shirt as a product and improve user’s life.
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process Shirt project
Lightweight, desired imperfections, excellent quality and constant research, through the use of natural raw materials, original and unique features that remain intact even through the various stages of the making.
the two large pockets, inspired by the iconic Saharian shirt. The vest is separated in the front by hiding the construction of buttons and eyelets, to keep a minimal design.
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The two pockets reach 2/3 of the overall length of the shirt, building a harmonic proportionality. Collar and cuffs have the same geometric balance.
Some details are highlighted by the white back, the cuffs, the back of the collar, the back of the pockets and the back of the chest.
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photography by Markellos Polydorou art direction by Markellos Polydorou make-up / hair by Silvia Cadelano model Georg Scherrer Yizhuo Shao
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rationality / escape existency / imagination balance / fragile streetstyle / freedom
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rationality / escape existency / imagination balance / fragile streetstyle / freedom
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underwater love The girl is running her life in the city, in a society that puts in her boundaries and rules. She thinks about the ocean to escape from reality with her imagination. An illusory concept state of mind, a girl lost in her thoughts, the view of the ocean gives her freedom but
too much freedom can make her loose her direction, a constant search for the way to go, in contrast with the rationality of the society and the city we live in that surround us by defined paths. She is not lost, she is on her way. She expressed herself through her style.
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The denim top is all about the shape, it creates a circle shape between sleeves and the bottom line. The clean geometry is the focus. The denim is in its raw state without any treatment.
The denim skirt has a clean geometry, midlength and the diagonal design of the 100 fringes - in four different colors emphasize its shape and set up a rhythm. Another material join the denim in this garment: the linen.
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photographed by Markellos Polydorou make-up / hair by Silvia Cadelano denim top and skirt by Markellos Polydorou model Yizhuo Shao
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“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.� Wssily Kandinsky
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“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.� Wssily Kandinsky
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inspiration color echo collection
There are few things in design that are more subjective, or more important, than the use of color. A color that can evoke one reaction in one person may evoke the opposite reaction in another, due to culture, prior association, or even just personal preference.
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Bright, bold colors will help aid empowerment and provide a sense of sofistication.
The collection “color echo� dedicates to all of us, encouraging ourselves to be more confident, to think possively, and to embrace the imperfect ourselves, meanwhile, follow our heart and do not try to deny ourselves because all of us deserve a better colorful life.
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Colorfulness, chroma, purity, or saturation: how “intense” or “concentrated” a color is. Technical definitions distinguish between colorfulness, chroma, and saturation as distinct perceptual attributes and include purity as a physical quantity.
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In both design and personal life, I’ve allways found that travel inspires me more than anything else I do. Evidence of the cultures,scenery, food, and design sensibiliteis that I discovered in Serifos island can be found in every piece of my jewelry.
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inspiration serifos collection
Serifos (Greek: Σέριφος) is a Greek island municipality in the Aegean Sea, located in the western Cyclades. Inspired by the abstract shapes in the natural world around me I designed a series of garments that will help empower women. By using these shapes in my pieces I have created a unique, well-established aesthetic. Bright, bold colors will help aid this empowerment and provide a sense of sophistication.
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In Greek mythology, Serifos is where DanaÍ and her infant son Perseus washed ashore after her father Acrisius, in response to an oracle that his own grandson would kill him, set them adrift at sea in a wooden chest. When Perseus returned to Serifos with the head of the Gorgon Medusa, he turned Polydektes, the king of Serifos, and his retainers into stone as punishment for the king’s attempt to marry his mother by force.
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For the design of the collection were used neutral colors like grey, white and dark petrol. Materials like polymer clay and swarowski crystals are indicated to this collection.
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An illustration is a visual editorial - it’s just as nuanced. Everything that goes into it is a call you make: every color, every line weight, every angle.
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SOFT SKILLS
about me
Creativity Responsibility Communication Competitive Spirit Organization Team-working
SOFTWARE SKILLS Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Microsoft Ofiice
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full name Markellos Polydorou date of birth 18/04/1991 nationality Greek military service Fulfilled
about me
Greek English Italian Spanish
Strong Drawing Skills Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication and sewing machines Profound ability to follow and understand trends Good eye for Material selection
SEMINARS-CERTIFICATIONS Participation in the World University Student Fashion Design Competition. Oct.2018 Qingdao, China Smart Fabrics Seminars, “Anagnwstou fabrics” Athens Fashion Design Seminars, Theia Lab Athens
INTERESTS
EDUCATION 2016 - ongoing Master of Science Degree in Design for the Fahion System Polytechnic University of Milan Combination of the craft traditions of Italian fashion with the new digital technologies. Attendance in workshops in cooperation with leading fashion companies. Practical manual work at the labs and work out projects by means of a versatile design method. 2009-2016 Msc Degree Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Natural Resources, Management and Agricultural Enginnering (Grade:good)
WORK EXPERIENCE 2018
Atelier Lascari Fashion design internship Develop the master thesis through the internship Milan (January-April)
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Massimo Dutti Backstage fashion photographer assistant Paris (February)
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Emporio Armani Backstage fashion photo editor (for Blender Factory) Milan (February) Mi-Ro Designers Fashion runway, backstage fashion assistant Athens
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2014-2015 Theatrical Play ‘Rien ne va plus’ (Neos Kosmos Theatre, Athens) responsible for the costumes. Designer and manufacturer of the costumes. 2013-2015 Bank of Greece Summer camp, responsible for the theatrical and creative activities. Athens 2012 Theatrical Play ‘Ant-Humans’ (Theatre 104,Athens), responsible for the costumes. Designer and manufacturer of the costumes.
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