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MARCO PIEMONTE, Fashion design module in FDC course
Marco Piemonte has been Fashion Design and Photoshop Lecturer for Fashion designers and stylists to BA level courses at Istituto Marangoni London for 11 years and later for the London College of Contemporary Arts.
Before moving to London, he has worked as Fashion Illustrator and Storyboard Artist in Milan where he also studied and obtained a BA in Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni.
In 2018 he completed his Master in Fine Arts at the Chelsea College of Arts and the same year he had his first solo exhibition at Daniel Benjamin Gallery. In 2019 his works had been featured on Aesthetica Magazine and were shown at Young London Painters curated by Hector Campbell, Pareidolia at Space Station Gallery, Gestura at the Koppel Project. In February 2020 he had his second solo show in London.
Before moving to London, he has worked as Fashion Illustrator and Storyboard Artist in Milan where he also studied and obtained a BA in Fashion Styling at Istituto Marangoni.
In 2018 he completed his Master in Fine Arts at the Chelsea College of Arts and the same year he had his first solo exhibition at Daniel Benjamin Gallery. In 2019 his works had been featured on Aesthetica Magazine and were shown at Young London Painters curated by Hector Campbell, Pareidolia at Space Station Gallery, Gestura at the Koppel Project. In February 2020 he had his second solo show in London.
SANDY KARAGIANNI, Fashion Styling
Greek- Canadian Sandy Karagianni is known in Greece (and abroad) for her tribute in the fashion industry, contributing in Greece’s biggest Fashion Magazines. She has worked as a Fashion Director at Harper’s Bazaar, Gynaika, and L’Officiel and as a a Fashion Editor she has collaborated with Votre Beauty, Status, Hilton Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, Omikron and Conceptual Magazine. In the beginning of her carrier she could not resist the opportunity to work as a Fashion photo Editor for Vogue Hellas, since photography is one of her passions. She’s collaborated with famous Greek Designers , with Bulgari and Diesel for one of their advertising campaigns and shows. She was also recently honoured by the Festival of Drama for her Costume Designs for the movie “Play” by Vangelis Liberopoulos. She’s a collaborator and teacher at PANSiK in the Fashion Styling Class and also art director of WHiTE PAGES magazine by PANSiK. Her knowledge on Fashion History and Design, Photography, Graphic Design as well as her experience through all her collaborations and creative contributions, have made her one of Greece’s most well established and talented art directors, by creating concepts and images with untamed fantasy. As she says “Once you’ve truly understood Fashion, it’s a magical journey but to understand Fashion, you have to feel it.”
VASO PAPAGIANNAKOPOULOU, 20th Century Fashion
Vaso Papagiannakopoulou was born and resides in the heart of Athens. She studied Mass Media and Cultural Studies at Wolverhampton University in England and regularly participates in training seminars focused on digital publishing and marketing. A seasoned magazine professional, she began her career as a journalist at the age of 18 and has collaborated with numerous prominent Greek publications, including Nitro, Status, Down Town, InStyle, Thachydromos, Homme, and L'Officiel. She secured her first staff position at Mirror magazine, later advancing to Editor-in-Chief of Celebrity magazine and subsequently Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire. From 2006 to 2021, she worked at Madame Figaro magazine, progressively assuming the roles of Editorial Director and Director, while also serving as a guest editor for Esquire magazine. Her extensive resume includes collaborations with Mega television productions and the documentary series "Meetings with Remarkable People, by Menelaos Karamaggiolis (ERT). Additionally, she has edited various advertising projects, contributing as both a copywriter and a content creative director. Until 2022, she served as the Athens Epidaurus Festival's Communication and Public Relations Consultant. Currently, she provides brand consulting, communication, and public relations services for cultural organizations and fashion and luxury brands, including Gagosian Athens, Yannis Sergakis, Ancient Greek Sandals, Maa Boo Swimwear, Maggoosh, and Sun of A Beach, among others.
MYRTO MITROPOULOU, Fashion Marketing
Myrto Mitropoulou moved to London in 2010, where she attended courses at Central Saint Martins and the London College of Fashion after her graduation from the Athens Law School. She started her career in the field of fashion by joining the Marketing team of the company "Links of London" and continued in corresponding positions in fashion marketing agencies in London. For a decade, she collaborated with fashion houses, including Alexander Wang, Chloé, Lanvin, Khaite, Krizia, Veronica Beard and Sies Marjan, as part of Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. In 2021-2022, she was digital director for InStyle Greece and Fashion Director at Woman's Look magazine. She is also the co-founder of MONOspace, a pop-up store promoting Greek designers abroad, and MONOFLOW, in collaboration with The Flow NYC agency.
SARANTIS MAMONAS, Consumer Behavios and Academic Advisor
Sarantis Mammon’s has finished his studies on communication and advising psychology. He has collaborated with a number of national and multinational companies as a communication advisor considering ID development and HR and PR management. He has also collaborated with British and American educational institutions as a communications teacher and teaching psychology on communications. The past years he has been collaborating with PANSiK as a teacher in the Fashion Media and Communications Dpt and is also the schools’ Academic advisor.
LINA PATSIOU, Visual Merchandising
Lina Patsiou studied industrial design at the University of the Aegean and completed postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Art, specializing in conceptual and experimental design. Her visual work is based on "narrative as design practice". Her work has been shown in more than 30 exhibitions around the world and featured in the international press from China and Australia to Russia, South Africa, Canada, the USA, Mexico, etc. in the international editions of Wired, Surface, Blueprint, Another, Vogue, Casa Viva, Elle Deco, Marie Claire, Vice and many more.
Her studio also deals with commercial projects mainly in the field of set design, experience design and retail design. She has designed for Versace, Ralph Lauren, Jack Wills, Laura Ashley, Ted Baker, Korres Natural Products and others. Lina has a patent, which she applied for at the age of 21. Furthermore, in 2013 she was named the best young Greek designer by ELLE DECORATION magazine, while in the same year, she was nominated for the international title (Best Young Designer of the Year) at the Elle Decor International Design Awards. Finally, she was also included in the list of the most important Creative Artists under 30 by the Italian Marie Claire.
Her studio also deals with commercial projects mainly in the field of set design, experience design and retail design. She has designed for Versace, Ralph Lauren, Jack Wills, Laura Ashley, Ted Baker, Korres Natural Products and others. Lina has a patent, which she applied for at the age of 21. Furthermore, in 2013 she was named the best young Greek designer by ELLE DECORATION magazine, while in the same year, she was nominated for the international title (Best Young Designer of the Year) at the Elle Decor International Design Awards. Finally, she was also included in the list of the most important Creative Artists under 30 by the Italian Marie Claire.
MANDY MICHALI, Pattern Creation
She graduated PANSiK from the Patters and Sewing DPT. She started her career in 1993 and until today she has collaborated with many manufactures in the women and kids’ clothing industry, whilst gained great experience in the creation of a garment. In 2000 she joined PANSiK as a teacher.
ELENI KAVVADA, Introduction to perspective and shape through Fabric Manipulation
Eleni Kavvada grew up in Athens, Greece, and studied Fashion Design and Pattern Making in Milan and Florence. Important collaborations include Salvatore Ferragamo in Italy and Yiorgos Eleftheriades in Greece. Her haute couture brand, 240791, was founded in 2020 in Athens, and its identity quickly became recognizable due to its characteristic shapes, volumes, and the provocative use of unconventional materials. 240791 has presented haute couture collections in Athens twice and one memorable show during Paris Fashion Week last March.
MARINA PAPADOPOULOU, Fashion Design
Marina Papadopoulou is a graduate of History and Archeology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her love for fashion design led her to PANSiK Thessaloniki, where she studied Fashion Design & Construction. After graduating in 2019, she moved to Athens to do an internship in the field of Upcycling and Sustainable Fashion brand Art & Industry. Today she continues to work for the same brand, participates in upcycling projects, and daily gains more experience in garment alterations.
ΗΕLENA PANAGIOTAKOU, Business Strategy, Budgeting & Luxury Management
She was born in Canada and raised in Greece. She graduated from the University of Piraeus and then returned to Toronto, where she completed her postgraduate studies in Fashion Business with honors.
She began her career in the fashion industry by selling and organizing fashion shows as a Fashion Stylist. In 2015, she returned to Greece and joined the Digalakis Group as part of the wholesale team. She then advanced to the position of Fashion Buyer at Migato. Following that, she served as a Creative Director for a Greek jewelry company. In 2021, she joined the Celestino team, where she currently holds the position of Senior Buyer.
Her academic background in finance and fashion, along with her understanding of two distinct markets—North America and Europe—combined with her professional development in sales and product development, has enabled her to make significant commercial contributions to the industry.
She began her career in the fashion industry by selling and organizing fashion shows as a Fashion Stylist. In 2015, she returned to Greece and joined the Digalakis Group as part of the wholesale team. She then advanced to the position of Fashion Buyer at Migato. Following that, she served as a Creative Director for a Greek jewelry company. In 2021, she joined the Celestino team, where she currently holds the position of Senior Buyer.
Her academic background in finance and fashion, along with her understanding of two distinct markets—North America and Europe—combined with her professional development in sales and product development, has enabled her to make significant commercial contributions to the industry.
ELENA TSIROZIDOU, Social Media and Digital Strategy in Fashion
Elena Tsirozidou graduated with a degree in Fashion Management and Marketing at the University for the Creative Arts in London, she gained a Fashion Journalism Certificate from London School of Fashion and began her career as Social Media Specialist. She is working as a Social Media Editor at Vogue Greece, one of the largest fashion magazines in the world; engaging, creating and provoking thought leadership through community-driven fashion and beauty content. She has worked with renowned journalists, stylists, well-established Greek and international fashion designers acquiring extensive knowledge, to create engaging content.
ILIANA GKOTZARIDI, Pattern Making, Sewing
Iliana Gotzaridi was born and raised in Athens. She completed her studies at Pansik Fashion School in 2010. Since 2012, she has been trained in adult education and has worked as a trainer at PANSIK. With a long professional career in the fashion industry, she has collaborated with leading designers in women's, men's, and children's clothing, as well as in theatrical costume design. Through these experiences, she has gained extensive knowledge of garment construction and production.
ILIAS ILIOPOULOS, Sewing
He studies pattern making at Esmod Paris.
He lived many years in Paris and collaborated with Ted Lapidus, Celine, Casharel, Cerruti, Irie, Montana and Per Spook. In Greece he sas collaborated with Artisti Italiani, Lussile, Lakis Gavalas, Bill Cost, Tasos Mitropoulos, 5256 (Celia Critharioti) και Zeus n Dione.
He lived many years in Paris and collaborated with Ted Lapidus, Celine, Casharel, Cerruti, Irie, Montana and Per Spook. In Greece he sas collaborated with Artisti Italiani, Lussile, Lakis Gavalas, Bill Cost, Tasos Mitropoulos, 5256 (Celia Critharioti) και Zeus n Dione.
MIKA PANAGOU, History of Fashion
Set Designer Costume Designer / Researcher.
Professor of the PANSiK Fashion Club in the Creative Costume History course.
A graduate of the Moraitis School in 1988, the Vakalo School in 1992, and Marymount University, Washington D.C. Bachelor of Arts and Sciences 1994
Member of research teams of the Hellenic Costume Society
Professor of History of Costume Design from 2004 to 2017 at the Veloudaki Fashion School.
From 1995 until today, Specialization in children's theater with special emphasis on original theatrical and costume constructions such as hats, masks, dolls, and stage objects. Research in the folk tale and its special elements and in its artistic transfer to the theatrical stage.
A key member of the Aeroplio Theater & Place Elsewhere.
Responsible Planner of the project "Costume and Time" which concerns exclusively the History of Clothing in Greece from 1900-1960.
Extensive Personal Collection of original clothes and accessories of the 20th century.
Professor of the PANSiK Fashion Club in the Creative Costume History course.
A graduate of the Moraitis School in 1988, the Vakalo School in 1992, and Marymount University, Washington D.C. Bachelor of Arts and Sciences 1994
Member of research teams of the Hellenic Costume Society
Professor of History of Costume Design from 2004 to 2017 at the Veloudaki Fashion School.
From 1995 until today, Specialization in children's theater with special emphasis on original theatrical and costume constructions such as hats, masks, dolls, and stage objects. Research in the folk tale and its special elements and in its artistic transfer to the theatrical stage.
A key member of the Aeroplio Theater & Place Elsewhere.
Responsible Planner of the project "Costume and Time" which concerns exclusively the History of Clothing in Greece from 1900-1960.
Extensive Personal Collection of original clothes and accessories of the 20th century.
CHRISTOS THEOPHANOUS, Fahion & Beauty MakeUp
Christos Theophanous started working as a makeup artist in 2016. Since then, he has been a MakeUp Expert at the YSL Beauty brand.
He has collaborated with many photographers and fashion magazines and has extensive experience in beauty makeup (Vogue Greece, Vogue Italy, Lofficiel Austria, Harpers Bazaar etc.).
He also specializes in grooming (men's makeup) and, since 2016, he has been Beauty Editor at Rey Magazine.
He has collaborated with many photographers and fashion magazines and has extensive experience in beauty makeup (Vogue Greece, Vogue Italy, Lofficiel Austria, Harpers Bazaar etc.).
He also specializes in grooming (men's makeup) and, since 2016, he has been Beauty Editor at Rey Magazine.
KAITI MALESKOU, TV Styling
Kaiti Maleskou was born in Preveza. She moved to Athens at a young age, where she continues to live and work to this day.
Her passion for drawing and painting began as early as she can remember. Alongside her studies in pedagogy, she pursued costume history, costume design for theater, cinema, and television, as well as free drawing. She attended numerous relevant seminars at various schools in France and participated in group painting exhibitions for several years.
Since the mid-1990s, she has been involved in the styling of successful television series on the MEGA and ANT1 channels, most of which were directed by Kostas Lychnaras. This was followed by her work on game shows, talk shows, and music programs. In cinema, she collaborated on the styling of the film "I Die for You, directed by Nikos Karapanagiotis, alongside Eleni Randou. For the past twenty years, she has been teaching the television costume design course at the Pansik Fashion Studies Group. Additionally, from 2010 to 2020, she worked on both the main and children's stages of the ORPHEAS (formerly Hadjichristou) theater, contributing to performances directed by Haris Vorkas and overseeing costume design.
Since then, she has continued collaborating with prominent Athenian theatres' main and children's stages.
Her passion for drawing and painting began as early as she can remember. Alongside her studies in pedagogy, she pursued costume history, costume design for theater, cinema, and television, as well as free drawing. She attended numerous relevant seminars at various schools in France and participated in group painting exhibitions for several years.
Since the mid-1990s, she has been involved in the styling of successful television series on the MEGA and ANT1 channels, most of which were directed by Kostas Lychnaras. This was followed by her work on game shows, talk shows, and music programs. In cinema, she collaborated on the styling of the film "I Die for You, directed by Nikos Karapanagiotis, alongside Eleni Randou. For the past twenty years, she has been teaching the television costume design course at the Pansik Fashion Studies Group. Additionally, from 2010 to 2020, she worked on both the main and children's stages of the ORPHEAS (formerly Hadjichristou) theater, contributing to performances directed by Haris Vorkas and overseeing costume design.
Since then, she has continued collaborating with prominent Athenian theatres' main and children's stages.
MARIA KAPOURANI, CLO3D
Maria Kapourani is a qualified fashion designer and experienced patternmaker based in Thessaloniki, Greece.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Design and Clothing from the International Hellenic University.
She has developed an extensive portfolio as a freelance 3D designer, specializing in pattern making, pre-production virtual sampling, and 3D visualizations using Blender and CLO3D.
She has collaborated with numerous clients and created virtual capsule collections, integrating accessories and footwear, showcasing her versatility and forward-thinking approach.
Her work balances creative innovation with practical solutions, ensuring precision and efficiency in every project she undertakes.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Design and Clothing from the International Hellenic University.
She has developed an extensive portfolio as a freelance 3D designer, specializing in pattern making, pre-production virtual sampling, and 3D visualizations using Blender and CLO3D.
She has collaborated with numerous clients and created virtual capsule collections, integrating accessories and footwear, showcasing her versatility and forward-thinking approach.
Her work balances creative innovation with practical solutions, ensuring precision and efficiency in every project she undertakes.
PLATANIOTI ELEKTRA, Photoshop Fundamentals / Color Τheory & Textiles
Ilektra Platanioti graduated with honors from the Department of Architecture Engineering at the University of Thessaly. She also completed her Master’s degree in Lighting Design (MA) at the Hellenic Open University with distinction, presenting her thesis titled “Lighting Design in Fashion Shows,” where she seamlessly merged her architectural knowledge with the world of fashion.
Her passion for fashion led her to secure her first full scholarship at PANSIK Fashion School, where she studied Fashion Styling and discovered her deep connection to creativity and design. Her dedication was rewarded once again with a second full scholarship for advanced studies in the two-year program Fashion Design & Construction at PANSIK, where she graduated with an Award of Excellence.
Before fully dedicating herself to the world of fashion, she worked for several years as an Architect Engineer. Today, with years of professional experience, she combines her technical expertise and refined aesthetic in one of Greece’s leading fashion groups, where she works as a Fashion & Graphic Designer. Alongside her work, she actively participates in various fashion shows, while architecture — her first love — remains a constant source of inspiration.
Her passion for fashion led her to secure her first full scholarship at PANSIK Fashion School, where she studied Fashion Styling and discovered her deep connection to creativity and design. Her dedication was rewarded once again with a second full scholarship for advanced studies in the two-year program Fashion Design & Construction at PANSIK, where she graduated with an Award of Excellence.
Before fully dedicating herself to the world of fashion, she worked for several years as an Architect Engineer. Today, with years of professional experience, she combines her technical expertise and refined aesthetic in one of Greece’s leading fashion groups, where she works as a Fashion & Graphic Designer. Alongside her work, she actively participates in various fashion shows, while architecture — her first love — remains a constant source of inspiration.
VENETIA CHASSIOTOU, Swimwear Pattern Making, Cutting & Sewing, Digital Pattern Making
A graduate of a fashion school, specialized in fashion design and pattern making. Her professional career began in 1993 with the establishment and operation of her own business, focusing on the production of women's garments using woven fabrics. Since 2001, she has shifted her focus to stretch garments and swimwear design and production. For the past ten years, she has been working for an export-oriented swimwear company, gaining extensive experience in the field. Since 2018, she has been collaborating with PANSiK Fashion School, teaching pattern making, cutting, and sewing for swimwear, and over the past two years, she has also been teaching digital pattern making.
VASO TSIKOU, Sewing
With over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, Vasso Tsikou runs her personal atelier in Exarchia, Athens – a creative space that has been featured in TV series such as “Our Best Years” and “The House by the River”.
She has collaborated with renowned Greek designers (Deux Hommes), international haute couture houses (Balmain – Posidonia 2024, Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta), and distinguished artists. Her work includes custom-made pieces for the Cannes Film Festival, bridal wear, theater costumes, and luxury garment alterations.
Her creations have been featured in major productions such as Madwalk and the Eurovision Song Contest. For 15 years, she worked with Luisa World boutiques and continues to support emerging designers through capsule collections and brand consulting.
In 2019, she contributed to a L’Oréal France commercial and a Netflix series. She has been a dedicated volunteer for Make-A-Wish Greece, creating children’s costumes to fulfill wishes – with a highlight being her role as art director in an award-winning short film.
In the summer of 2023, she taught moulage technique in a Boston atelier, and during the 2023–2024 academic year, she taught men’s garment construction at the PANSiK Fashion School.
She has collaborated with renowned Greek designers (Deux Hommes), international haute couture houses (Balmain – Posidonia 2024, Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta), and distinguished artists. Her work includes custom-made pieces for the Cannes Film Festival, bridal wear, theater costumes, and luxury garment alterations.
Her creations have been featured in major productions such as Madwalk and the Eurovision Song Contest. For 15 years, she worked with Luisa World boutiques and continues to support emerging designers through capsule collections and brand consulting.
In 2019, she contributed to a L’Oréal France commercial and a Netflix series. She has been a dedicated volunteer for Make-A-Wish Greece, creating children’s costumes to fulfill wishes – with a highlight being her role as art director in an award-winning short film.
In the summer of 2023, she taught moulage technique in a Boston atelier, and during the 2023–2024 academic year, she taught men’s garment construction at the PANSiK Fashion School.
GIORGOS DIMAKOPOULOS
George Dimakopoulos is a graduate of the Pansik School, having received a full scholarship to study Fashion Design & Construction. He has collaborated with designers such as Valtadoros and Chrisp, and has actively participated in Athens Fashion Week. Starting with his studies at the National Technical University of Athens, he chose to devote himself entirely to fashion, focusing on the creation and construction of clothing.
GIORGOS KATSIANOUS
George Katsiaounos has been involved in women's clothing since 2013, focusing mainly on the creation of performance clothing. He has collaborated with numerous producers, while one of his activities focuses on collaboration with dance schools and sports clubs. A graduate of PANSiK, he has received distinctions and awards for costumes, special constructions, and sets, both in domestic and international competitions.
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
CHRISTOS PARASKEVOPOULOS, Sewing
He graduated from PANSiK Modelist Department in 2014 and continued his studies at London College Of Fashion (BA Hons Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear).
With references to the world's multicultural tradition and abstract philosophical ideas, it is one of the rising fashion designers of women's conceptual clothing that combines modern fashion architecture with traditional techniques such as crochet and macramé.
He currently operates his atelier in Thessaloniki under the name Christian P. for custom-made evening & bridal creations, while undertaking the design of theatrical costumes for performances in London and Greece.
With references to the world's multicultural tradition and abstract philosophical ideas, it is one of the rising fashion designers of women's conceptual clothing that combines modern fashion architecture with traditional techniques such as crochet and macramé.
He currently operates his atelier in Thessaloniki under the name Christian P. for custom-made evening & bridal creations, while undertaking the design of theatrical costumes for performances in London and Greece.
ELENA DRAGONA, History of Fashion
She graduated from PANSiK fashion school.
She is active in Bridal fashion designer and is the owner of the eponymous fashion house
Sur messure and tailor-made.
She is active in Bridal fashion designer and is the owner of the eponymous fashion house
Sur messure and tailor-made.
NIKOS RAKKAS, Styling, Visual Merchanding and Indoor
Nikos Rakkas lives and works in Thessaloniki as a Showcase and Theme Concept Decorator.
It started 20 years ago with Lakis Gavalas creating shop windows in LakisGavalas, .Lak stores in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras and Mykonos.
He was also responsible for the shop windows and visual merchandising at the flagship Burberry and Dsquared stores in Athens and Thessaloniki.
As a freelancer, he has created shop windows and themed decorations in commercial stores,
in bars and restaurants.
For the last 5 years, he has been responsible for the shop windows and the interior decoration in the Attica department stores of Thessaloniki.
It started 20 years ago with Lakis Gavalas creating shop windows in LakisGavalas, .Lak stores in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras and Mykonos.
He was also responsible for the shop windows and visual merchandising at the flagship Burberry and Dsquared stores in Athens and Thessaloniki.
As a freelancer, he has created shop windows and themed decorations in commercial stores,
in bars and restaurants.
For the last 5 years, he has been responsible for the shop windows and the interior decoration in the Attica department stores of Thessaloniki.
LAZAROS ORFANIDIS, Fashion styling and Visual Merchandising and Indoor
Lazaros Orfanidis is a fashion and styling expert and a certified Public Relations specialist. With more than 12 years of experience in the fashion industry, he managed to work in global brands. More specifically, he worked with Levi's, Adidas, and Esprit, first as a sales manager and then as a decorator. He is currently working as a decorator - Visual Merchandiser at H&M. Lazarus believes that education is everything for professional completion and development. For this reason, he has invested a lot in this field having attended a series of seminars, specializations and workshops both in Greek and in world universities and institutions of international prestige. More specifically, he is an Accredited Public Relations Expert from the Irish Academy of Public Relations, specializing in Luxury Branding, Fashion Branding & Fashion History from the Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy. He has attended a series of seminars from MoMA in New York, specializing in Fashion History, as he has graduated from the Postgraduate Specialization of EKPA with a major in Business Management & Public Relations. Finally, he has collaborated with a number of Greek artists, celebrities, fashion experts, and bloggers through his role as showroom assistant manager at H&M.
PETROS HATZIS, Pattern Creation
Graduate of the PANSiK school in Thessaloniki.
Collaborator of the school since 1988 as an instructor in the patron-modelist departments. From 1990 to 2011 a close collaborator of the designer NIKOLA. Parallel collaborations with handicrafts for craft pattern design. From 2011 until today, pattern instructor at the school of Thessaloniki.
Collaborator of the school since 1988 as an instructor in the patron-modelist departments. From 1990 to 2011 a close collaborator of the designer NIKOLA. Parallel collaborations with handicrafts for craft pattern design. From 2011 until today, pattern instructor at the school of Thessaloniki.
FOTINI POLITAKI, Fashion Styling
She has worked in Paris, Amsterdam, and Athens and now works in Thessaloniki where he lives permanently. She has collaborated with major TV shows such as Join us and Dot.
But her great love was and is magazines, which is why she counts on her assets many years of collaborations with Down Town, Hello, Ok, ET weekly, You, People, Adore, Maxim, Hyatt magazine. She collaborates with the fashion studies group PANSiK as a fashion stylist in the fashion styling department.
Style for her is a way of expression in colors, images, imagination.
But her great love was and is magazines, which is why she counts on her assets many years of collaborations with Down Town, Hello, Ok, ET weekly, You, People, Adore, Maxim, Hyatt magazine. She collaborates with the fashion studies group PANSiK as a fashion stylist in the fashion styling department.
Style for her is a way of expression in colors, images, imagination.
NIKOLAOS KANTO, Shoe Design & Construction
He started his activity in the field of footwear 30 years ago, undertaking the family business of making women's classic shoes. In the years that followed, his passion for creation led him to the school of EL.KE.D.
Manufacturer, and for the last 10 years engaged in the design and manufacture of handmade shoes (Wedding Dress, Dance, Anatomical)
Manufacturer, and for the last 10 years engaged in the design and manufacture of handmade shoes (Wedding Dress, Dance, Anatomical)
CHARALAMPOS KATSOULAS, Pattern Creation
Charalambos Katsoulas graduated from the Department of Economic Studies of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, but influenced by his family environment, he chose to work exclusively in the field of Fashion.
From a young age, he was active in the family business of women's and men's clothing, while in recent years he has been employed in the retail sector.
His love for clothing and his desire for continuous development led him to the Pansik Fashion School, where he studied and graduated from the Modelist-Patronist department.
Η αγάπη του για το ένδυμα και η επιθυμία του για διαρκή εξέλιξη τον οδήγησε στη σχολή Pansik, στην οποία σπούδασε και αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Modelist-Patronist.
From a young age, he was active in the family business of women's and men's clothing, while in recent years he has been employed in the retail sector.
His love for clothing and his desire for continuous development led him to the Pansik Fashion School, where he studied and graduated from the Modelist-Patronist department.
Η αγάπη του για το ένδυμα και η επιθυμία του για διαρκή εξέλιξη τον οδήγησε στη σχολή Pansik, στην οποία σπούδασε και αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Modelist-Patronist.
ANNA KALIFATIDOU
Graduate of Pansik and Bath Spa (Art & Design) University. She specializes in sustainable fashion and more specifically deals with upcycling and design (analog/digital). She undertakes custom-made creations in her studio.
ELENI ZIAKA, Fashion Design
She studied Literature with a focus on Modern Greek Literature, but her artistic curiosity combined with her interest in fashion led her to Fashion Design & Construction at PANSIK, where she was awarded the Award of Excellence.
She collaborated with a well-known fashion brand as a design assistant, participating in pattern design, garment construction, and collection development. At the same time, she has been active as a costume designer in theatrical performances, as an art director in photo shoots and video clips, and has participated in an exhibition with her own collection.
Since 2024, she has been expressing her creative identity through her personal brand "ZIAKA," where her aesthetic combines surreal minimalism with humorous elements and unique prints that give character and personality to her projects.
At PANSIK, she teaches Fashion Design, guiding students in design, project creation, and the development of a strong portfolio.
She collaborated with a well-known fashion brand as a design assistant, participating in pattern design, garment construction, and collection development. At the same time, she has been active as a costume designer in theatrical performances, as an art director in photo shoots and video clips, and has participated in an exhibition with her own collection.
Since 2024, she has been expressing her creative identity through her personal brand "ZIAKA," where her aesthetic combines surreal minimalism with humorous elements and unique prints that give character and personality to her projects.
At PANSIK, she teaches Fashion Design, guiding students in design, project creation, and the development of a strong portfolio.
LAMPRINI FLOROU
Lambrini Florou is a graduate of the Fashion Design department of the PANSIK school, having completed her studies with a full scholarship. In addition, she graduated from the School of Building Renovation and Restoration, acquiring solid knowledge in the field of Architecture, as well as from the Art How School of Silversmithing in Patras. She has attended Burda seminars and has knowledge of cutting and sewing, which allows her to develop comprehensive proposals in the field of fashion. In recent years, she has been working as a freelancer, designing and promoting her own creations, which combine fashion, architecture, and silversmithing.