Samantha Sotos’ SS15 collections ‘Sunkissed’ and ‘A little sunkissed’ (her collection for the little ones) are inspired by the amazing energy, sun and aura of the city of Athens. Produced in her studio located at Thiseio – literally at the foot of the Acropolis – the designs of these garments take things back to basics, reminding everyone of the Greek sun but also of the strength and optimism that Greeks need to show during the ongoing crisis. The childrenswear collection was photographed in Sydney, which was quite special for the Greek-Australian designer, as it reinforced her ‘Euralian’ philosophy and brought her back to her – once – home. Photographer Michelle Young, made a modern take on Greek mythology by incorporating Pandora’s Box, Jason and the Argonauts, The Minotaur and the Sirens – some well known stories tied into the concept of the shoot with the original ‘sunkissed’ title.
“From sunrise to sunset you are surrounded by light.
Protected by a halo of energy, you are happy to walk the path the ancients
once walked.
You walk, you glow.
Rays of light extend to hug you.
Tints of kisses touch you leaving a shimmer to your presence.
Feeling alive and loved in clothes that capture this energy and have
walked this path, we now offer it to you.
Mint, lava red, Santorini sunset.
Apricot, ecru, oatmeal, white.
Silk blends, cotton, jersey are embellished with lace trims.
Soft drapes, caress your body offering a natural fluidity to your stride.
Clothes christened in natural light,
Showered in a field of positivity and
Kissed by a sun like no other.
We want you to be sunkissed too.”
