EP14: The Art of Jewelry Making with Fontini Kostouli, Accessory Designer from Greece
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Eda Aguilar goes one-on-one with Fontini Kostouli, jewelry designer and founder of Aelia Selection, to talk about her sources of creativity, her brand, how she incorporates Greek culture in her designs, and her optimism in dipping her toes in Web3.
▶️ The Art of Jewelry Making with Fontini Kostouli, Accessory Designer from Greece
[00:13:47] Fontini’s start in jewelry making and the meaning of Aelia.
[00:18:37] Fontini’s inspirations, the Evil Eye, and its relevance in Greek culture.
[00:24:20] Appealing to the unique and dynamic woman, what jewels mean for Fontini, and an unlikely meeting with a client.
[00:32:10] Career highlights, Twitter, and plans for 2023.
[00:40:33] Visiting Paris, integrating NFTs, and working with Eyes of Fashion for a future collection.
Fontini Kostouli began discovering the jewelry world and the magic of working with various materials and techniques 20 years ago. In 2014, she founded the brand Aelia Selection, creating a series of jewelry, utilizing art elements and providing an expression of glamor. Each individual piece offers a unique combination of colors and textures, articulating people’s individuality.
Fotini divides her collections into themes, providing a cohesive flow. Her concepts, apart from being displayed in numerous concept stores, have also been displayed in galleries, museums & fashion shows all over Greece, as well as in Paris, London, Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest & New York. Her vision is to motivate women to dare to show their unique personalities in their everyday outfits, utilizing art to express themselves.
Website: https://aeliaselection.com/
Instagram: @aeliaselection
Twitter: @aelia_selection
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