#SheInspiresMe - Fashion Gaia Modal Cashmere Scarf
Mary Katrantzou
#SheInspiresMe - Fashion
Mary Katrantzou world is feminine, innovative, fresh and elegant. In her designs, Katrantzou plays with clashing aesthetics, mixes technology and craftmanship and explores opulent innovative embellishments.
Mary is one of six iconic designers who participated in the #SheInspiresMe - Fashion campaign to mark International Women's Day 2017. Learn more about the campaign.
Gaia Modal Cashmere Scarf
Exalting imagery of Greek Minoan Goddesses, the print of this Mary Katrantzou scarf is straight from the Spring Summer 2017 runway and celebrates the empowerment of women throughout history.
All profits from sales of the scarf were donated to Women for Women International.
Our exclusive scarf depicts prominent female figures of the Ancient Minoan Civilisation that has been described as being based on a "matriarchal religion". I felt the image helps reinforce the purpose behind the work of the Women for Women International programme, empowering marginalised women in countries affected by war and helping them be stronger and self-sufficient.
About Mary Katrantzou
Mary Katrantzou was born in Athens in 1983, to an interior designer mother and a father who worked in textile design. Having developed an appreciation of applied design from an early age, she moved to America to study for a BA in Architecture at the Rhode Island school of design, before transferring to Central Saint Martins to complete her BA degree in textile design. Graduating from her BA in 2005, Katrantzou shifted her direction from textile design to womenswear with a focus on print. When studying at Central Saint Martin’s, she became interested in the way that printed textiles can change the shape of a woman’s body and went on to graduate in MA Fashion from Central Saint Martins with distinction.
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Alex Eagle
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Produced in Portugal and inspired by sporting apparel, this white and navy light weight linen jersey is a staple t-shirt for all seasons. For this special edition in collaboration with Women for Women International, the long sleeve t-shirt has been embroidered with red ‘Woman’ and ‘Sister’ on the back of the left shoulder, in support of the charity. All profits will go to Women for Women International.
Temperley London
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Amanda Wakeley
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These fine-knit cashmere sweaters are embroidered with the Women for Women International logo and #SheInspiresMe on the back neck. All profits will go to Women for Women International.
Charlotte Olympia
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Creatures of Comfort
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