SPYRIDON TSAGARAKIS

Today's post comes from Derrick Jones who works in Italy but has been travelling to Greece extensively over the last couple of years. He met the Greek artist Spyridon Tsagarakis on one of his trips and was fascinated by his ability to stay true to his philosophy of a dreamer and creator as opposed to becoming a commercially driven fashion machine. - Aneta

Hello BobbinTalk readers,
I spend a lot of time in Greece and it surprises me every time with a little something new. I once believed Italy quenched my desire for passion but every time I make the trip east, I come back realising I was more thirsty for art and design than I thought.

The designer: Spyridon Tsagarakis

Spyridon says that as a designer he draws inspiration from his own culture. This is all too obvious when you look at a  dress he most recently produced. The silk garment contains wool pleats manipulated and folded to jump off the body. One can say that this  masterpiece is a reflection of the turmoil and frustration ripping through the country. The very silhouette of the piece demonstrates a sign of the times. And this is what Mr. Tsagarakis wants his fashion followers to see.

You won’t see this philosophy transferred on a double breasted jacket or collared button down shirt. Spyridon is firm in his belief that “men should dress in a minimal and simple way”.

In life as in fashion there must be a balance. Our brains can only take so much and as Spyridon says: “The most difficult issue for me is the one that concerns the state of the human mind and this is where we should focus.”

Standing tall and strong like the Corinthian columns he uses as a backdrop in his ad campaign, Spyridon Tsagarakis will sell you a dress but it is only a companion to what you are really investing in and that is a piece of philosophy.

With the Acropolis off in the distance drowning in gold light, we chatted about many a topic and I understood that this was a man with a passion.

The interviewer: Derrick Jones

Should you hunger for more perspective from this artist born in Crete, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, stop off in Collete in Paris or in the Montmartre Museum.

Derrick Jones

Comments

[Anastasia]

Tsangarakis is not really a popular fashion designer in Greece, but, to me, he is not only a great artist but also a great philosopher.

[Bobbin Talk]

Anastasia, I was hoping you knew him and would comment! Glad to hear you like the designer and his vision.

[Anastasia]

Aneta, I had read about Tsangarakis' work in a fashion magazine - I think it was the French edition of Vogue and really loved his style and designs. What I love most about him is the way he gets inspired by the greek culture and that most of his creations are in white, which happens to be my favourite colour - especially in the summer.

[MOB Dresses]

we can bring out the dresses in any size, from petite right by way of to plus size.

[Helen tirekidis]

Hello, I am trying to urgently get in contact with Spyridon tsagarakis (relating to the story by Derrick Jones 2011). Could you give me Derricks email as a start?
Thank you.
Helen
GREEK style council (website launching 2016)