Daphne Valente has caused a stir with the presentation of her collection ‘Making Waves’ for Spring Summer 2019, during the Athens Exclusive Designer Week. Her inspiration has been guided by her love for the sea and she attempted to raise the public awareness towards the urgent need to clean the sea waters from plastic waste. Her trademark pleated gowns are printed with sea patterns in Mediterranean colors and floated gently on the catwalk in a wavy motion.
The dress sleeves are shaped by strips of pleated fabrics forming waves around the arms, semi circles are inserted to add fullness, while most of the garments are sculpted by draping circular pieces of pleated fabric on the body in a contemporary adaptation of the Chiton. The jewelry is made from recycled sequins, bags are formed by wavy, pleated flounces and the collection is enhanced by swimwear worn under pleated kimonos, sarongs and scarves.
Wavy Swimsuit & Breeze Sarong
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Ripple Swimsuit & Triple Scarf
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Aquatic Bikini & Marine Jacket
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Odyssey Top & Splash Leggings
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Artemis Top & Beach Skirt
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Phaedra Top & Sailing Pleated Skirt & Funky Bag
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Tempest jumpsuit & Ruffles bag
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Lagoon Top & Breeze Sarong & Seashore Bag
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Voyage Dress
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Navy Dress
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Ionian Tunic & Penelope Bag
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Murmur Top & Jupe culottes Cybelle & Classic scarf
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Oceanus Dress
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Pacific Dress
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Crest Kimono & Iris Trousers
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Seaspray Dress
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Dreamy Dress
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Oceanview Dress
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Aegean Dress
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Tidal Dress
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Island Dress & Shell Bag
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Mermaid Dress
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Stormy Dress
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Dolphin Dress
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Peace Dress
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Meditation Dress
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Plastic waste Wedding gown
Tranquillity Dress
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