Eleni Kyriacou
Black Sheep
Location
athens / greece
University
cental saint martins
Graduation year
2004
The design concept is central to Eleni Kyriacou's work. She aims to translate the essence of the design concept into fashion through innovative use of textile and form. She is characterised through her sensitivity and originality in her use of texture and her architectural design language. She believes in creating inventive garments that are also wearable.
Eleni Kyriacou launched her womenswear label in October 2011. She has since participated in Paris Fashion Week (for which she received support from The UKFT and The UKTI) and The Official Athens Fashion Week,
She is the current costumier of The Olympic Torch Lighting and Handover Ceremonies. She debuted her costumes for The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.
Asides from her brand Eleni Kyriacou also works as a collaborative designer for other brands such as The London Sock Company.
Eleni Kyriacou originally studied architecture at The Bartlett, UCL and textile design at Central Saint Martin’s, where she won a prize for best design for sustainability. She also apprenticed for the late Alexander Mcqueen.
Eleni Kyriacou is a London born Greek Cypriot. Her studio and production is located in Athens.