BEYONCE’S GREEK STYLIST
Really, how did your collaboration with Beyonce come about?
For the past few years now I have been working in London on fashion editorials for catalogs, magazines and blogs. By this means I had the opportunity to join the agency «Streeters» from where the proposal to work with Beyonce was given to me. Originally I was asked to suggest an outfit for the Grammys and later for this year’s tour.
And Vrettos Vrettakos?
Of course it was unthinkable to not suggest a Greek designer. For many years now, I maintain a strong working relationship with Vrettos Vrettakos with the best prospects. From the beginning I asked him for one of his full body jumpsuits from his collection «Spring – Summer 2013» which fitted perfectly both the stature of Beyoncé and the concept of the tour «The Mrs. Carter World Tour».
Did you have the chance to meet her up close?
First off I should tell you that I went through a very competitive casting. I met almost all of her co-workers, her manager, even her mother and in the end Beyonce herself for the first fitting in London.
What kind of person is she?
Despite the notability of her name she is very spontaneous and friendly with her co-workers. We did not know each other beforehand, but from the first moment she considered me a member of her team. This certainly made my job easier. Without a second though her professionalism and organization are what characterize her.
«… my goal is to continue to work internationally and Beyoncé was certainly a very good experience… I cannot help feeling a sense of success.»
Did you feel a kind of satisfaction when comparing yourself with other Greek stylists?
I was and I am in my work very discreet. What characterizes me is my dedication and hard work. I do not care about showing off to those around me. On the other hand, my goal is to work abroad and Beyoncé was certainly a very good experience … I can not feel a sense of success.
We saw on twitter you leaving a post that alluded to possibly working with Rihanna … is this true?
Following our collaboration with Beyoncé, Vrettos Vrettakos and I have received many proposals for possible work with other international celebrities. One of these has been for work with Rihanna and many more … but unfortunately nothing can be disclosed at this time.