Greece's top fashion designer Celia Kritharioti is constantly inspired by her beautiful homeland - its art, history and, of course, its landscapes. In Athens, she and her husband, shipping magnate Nikolas Tsakos, enjoy spectacular views of the Parthenon from their historic home near the Acropolis. And when summer comes, they always head to their retreat on the Aegean island of Ios, where sea meets sky in an endless symphony of blue.
Celia's love for Ios - where the poet Homer is said to be buried shines through in last season's couture collection, entitled Deep Sea.
The sensuous, often diaphanous creations were a siren call to her many celebrity fans, who include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Zendaya.
This autumn, Celia adds royalty to that impressive client list, having been chosen by Greece's Princess Theodora to dress her for her much-anticipated September wedding.
Naturally, in the build-up to the big day, she appreciated more than ever the precious peace of Ios, where she and Nikolas have enjoyed so many happy times with their children Panos, Irene and Elizabeth.
Celia, what can you tell us about this magical place?
“It’s an island paradise in the middle of the Cyclades archipelago. The name Ios comes from the ancient word ion, meaning flower.
“My family are sailors. We docked here one night about 15 years ago seeking shelter from strong winds. The next morning when the sun rose I saw these gorgeous quiet beaches and immediately fell in love.”
So you bought a house here…
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AS 'THE DIPLOMAT RETURNS KERI RUSSELL
ON HAVING FUN WITH RUFUS SEWELL, MEETING THE U.S. AMBASSADOR AND BEING STRAPPED TO TOM CRUISE
FROM HIS CHALLENGING CHILDHOOD TO HOLLYWOOD'S HOT LIST BARRY KEOGHAN
ON BEING DRAWN TO STRONG WOMEN AND ENJOYING LIFE WITH HIS LITTLE BOY
AS 'THE SUBSTANCE' IS RELEASED MARGARET QUALLEY
ON MAKING THE LEAP FROM BALLET TO HOLLYWOOD
BUSY MUM-TO-BE AND DUTIFUL DAUGHTER PRINCESS BEATRICE
TEAMS UP WITH SISTER PRINCESS EUGENIE TO SUPPORT THEIR FATHER IN HIS EXILE FROM ROYAL LIFE
CHAMPIONING WOMEN'S HEALTH THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH
HONOURS 60 YEARS OF GROUNDBREAKING CHARITY
AS ONE DIRECTION REUNITE TO BID FAREWELL TO FORMER BANDMATE LIAM PAYNE
HUGS AND TEARS AS MOURNING FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY GOODBYE
CELEBRATING HER GAME-CHANGING NEW CONCEALER VICTORIA'S SECRETS
THE DESIGNER SHARES HER TOP SKINCARE TIPS AND REVEALS WHICH PRODUCTS HARPER LOVES TO STEAL
CHANNELLING MARY POPPINS TO CHAMPION LITERACY THE QUEEN
JOINS CELEBRITIES AND BEST-SELLING AUTHORS TO APPLAUD YOUNG WRITERS' 'ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT WORK'
CONTINUING A FESTIVE TRADITION - WITH A TINY NEW TREAT TO DELIGHT VISITORS WINDSOR CASTLE AT CHRISTMAS
STAFF DECK THE HALLS - AND, FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE ROYAL DOLLS' HOUSE
SNAPPING UP RECORD-BREAKING £60M MANSION IN MIAMI THE BECKHAMS
WE GO INSIDE THEIR BILLION-DOLLAR LIFESTYLE AS THE FAMILY PREPARE TO EXPAND THEIR BRAND