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One of Greece’s most successful designers
Sophia Kokosalaki, who dressed A-list stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne
Hathaway and Julie Christie, has died, the culture minister said Monday.
The London-based designer’s clients also included Kate Hudson,
Cristina
Ricci, Tilda Swinton, Jennifer Connelly, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and
Diane Kruger.
“It is extremely sad when a young person dies, a creative spirit, a
dynamic
and self-made woman who starred in the harsh and competitive world of
international fashion for a 20-year period,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni
said.
A former head designer for the Athens 2004 Olympics, Kokosalaki —
who was
born in 1972 — had worked for several Hollywood A-listers with clothing and
jewellery that often drew inspiration from ancient Greece.
“What a great loss to the fashion world…RIP beloved…your talent
was
beyond the norm,” fellow designer Vassilis Zoulias wrote on Instagram.
Born in Athens but of Cretan origin, Kokosalaki studied Greek and English
literature at the University of Athens before moving to London, where she
graduated from Central Saint Martins fashion college.
Reports said the designer had battled health issues lately. (AFP)
