Despotnia
Despina Kilakou was born in Athens and, founded the accessory brand "Despotnia" in 1997, in Greece. Ever since, she has been creating handmade accessories and clothing using techniques and high quality materials only haute couture can provide. In 2005 Despina graduated from the Department of Clothing Design & Technology of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, acquiring a Diploma in Fashion Design. Moreover she completed a course on the Italian technique of making patron in Athens in 2006 and she served her apprenticeship in Evangelia's Panoliaskou haute couture atelier. In 2014 completes successfully a comprehensive evaluation at TR Platforms – Mastercalss and is certificated as a TR Master by Shingo Sato (TR Cutting School). Despina has participated in many Fashion Tradeshows, Exhibitions and events in Athens, such as "Tell A Story" fashion tradeshow (2008), “Open September Festival” (2014 & 2015), “Petit Paris D' Athenes” (2015).Moreover, many boutiques, concept stores & galleries (Occhi, Epidemic,Room 69, Gallery Black Duck, Exotic, Sunny Glass Room, Smart Gifts),have embraced her accessory creations. In 2015 she also begins teaching at a department of Cutting – Sewing for adults .
Contact: despotnia@yahoo.gr