· Emanuel Ungaro – the legendary “master” of the Haute Couture will present his men collection for Spring / Summer 09 designed by the Head Designer of Ungaro, Mr. Frack Boclet

· Ioannis Guia – The Greek Designer lives and works in Paris and is participating at AXDW for the second time. A piece of his work has been exhibited in Louvre. Ioannis is the writer of the book “The sexual function of the occidental clothing” and he owns a company based in Paris since 1999.

· Kostas Murkudis – The successful designer is of Greek origin and works in Berlin. Kostas Murkudis worked as a Fashion Designer at Helmut Lang team for 7 years. One collection of his previous ones was based on Greek fabrics and at AXDW will present his men / women collections

· Fatima Lopes – The impressive Portuguese Designer is presenting her collections at Paris Fashion Week. Fatima runs her own boutique in Paris. One of the most famous and impressive creations is the Bikini made of gold and diamonds!

· Tara Reid – The famous Hollywood actress and best friend of Paris Hilton, comes to Greece for the first time as a Fashion Designer. She presents her first Collection titled “Mantra by Tara” that consists of bathing suites and summer outfits with a special characteristic: the “energy” jewelleries that are accompanying her collection.

· Gaspard Yurkievich – The French Designer presents his work in Paris Fashion Week and celebrates his 10 year of professional career in Fashion at AXDW. Gaspard Yurkievich will present to the Athens audience his women and men collection for Spring / Summer 2009. Gaspard has cooperated with important Designers and International Companies as well as with many famous artists

· Charles of London – The Designer “twin” Charles of London, changes every rule of Fashion in London for the last 5 years with his punk and alternative creations! At AXDW they will present their women and men collections.

· Elena Antoniades – The Greek-Cypriot Designer is based in London and her clients come from all around the world, from Los Angeles to Dubai and Saint Tropez.

· Penelope Zagoras – Penelope has her own Fashion House in Paris and cooperates with Famous International Models. She has collaborated with many well-known Fashion Houses abroad. At AXDW she will present her Haute Couture Collection for Spring / Summer 09.

· Fani Xenophontos – The Cypriot Designer is based in London and continues successfully her International career. Fani is now officially part of the Liberty of London and will present at AXDW for the second time.

· Notis Panagiotou & Marina Zachou – The dynamic Designer couple of the Cypriot Notis and Greek Marina has created jewels to show at AXDW. They have won awards for their creations in Pan-Hellenic and International Competitions. At their CV there are many worth mentioning collaborations such as this with the National Museum of Contemporary Art.

· Vicky Koulianou by Christos B. – The bright ex Top Model has conquered the catwalks of Greek and International Catwalks and since last April relaunched to the Greek audience her new “identity”, that of Fashion Designer. Vicky is presenting her collections for the second time at AXDW

· Katia Delatola – The Greek Designer has already presented her Collection in New York, Paris, Barcelona and London and now comes to the catwalks of AXDW to present for the first time the “Twisted Classics by Katia Delatola” .

· Andreas Georgiou – The new and talented Cypriot Designer is last year’s winner at the New Designers Award, as the Best Designer. Andreas will present his Collection this November at the Glasgow Fashion Week in the context of his cooperation with AXDW.

· Levinia Konyalian – The superb Armenian-Cypriot Levinia has clients all over the world. This time, she presents her impressive installation at AXDW, themed as “The Femininity of the Woman”.

· Angelos Frentzos – A Greek Designer with an International career, lives permanently in Venice, Italy. Angelos presents a unique music&fashion party at the very launch of AXDW together with the DJ’s Amateur Boyz .

· Adjei Anang – A Designer that arrives to AXDW and Greece, directly from Ghana. He is the owner of the Haute Couture for men and women and participates in the Singapore Fashion Week.

               
The 4thAXDW will host once again the Institution of the New Designers Award. Eight New Designers from Greece, Cyprus, Russia and Iraq will present their new proposals for Spring / Summer 09 aiming to be one of the winners for Best Designer Best Trendsetter and Best Catwalk. Specifically, this year’s participants are:

·         Vassiliki Assimomiti

·         Ιοanna

·         Εlie Papakosta

·         Rannia Angelakou

·         Maria Daskalaki

·         Xrisanthos

·         Marina Avdeeva

·         Βassam Dawood

However, the 4^th AXDW has even more to propose! The fresher events will be a real attraction for the Athenians in each of the 4 days of the Show’s duration. In detail:

• A unique Music Fashion Party by Angelos Frentzos accompanied by a strong DJ set!
• An alternative Photographic Exhibition by the unique Photographer Tassos Vrettos and the choreographer Konstantinos Rigos
• Live Performances by the students of VAKALO School, inspired by the Pink Ribbon campaign
• The New Designers Award
• The Gala Dinner with the theme “Fashion through Greek Cinema” the profits of which will be donated for the support of the campaign Samsung-Pink Ribbon (against Breast Cancer)

AXDW is the only International Fashion Week in Greece that dares to open up in innovation! The concept is that Greek Fashion can and should open up to foreign collaborations, come in contact with the top professionals of the international market. Fashion, is one of the most important industries worldwide,  that further to the business deals can also upgrade the local tourism for the city where it is hosted, through the participating professionals and foreign Media coverage. 

The 4th AXDW is this Autumn’s biggest and brightest event where Greek designers are presenting their talented work to distinctive Buyers from Greece and abroad, and foreign designers come in contact with a fresh market, Greece, in order to broaden their market horizons though a country that is considered to be the «Gate» to the East. AXDW will be once again the «talk of the town» for everyone in the World of Fashion 2009!

Communication sponsors for this year are: KAPA magazine, GYNAIKA magazine, GK magazine, the Radio stations BEST and VFM 88,3,, the TV stations MAD TV, HIGH LIFE TV (Italy), www.lifestyletelevision.tv (Cyprus), WORLD FASHION TV and the portals womantoday.gr and FASHION GROUP www.fashionmag.com.

                The Sponsors of AXDW are: The Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT), Samsung and Opel Agila.

                Our supporters are: Johnnie Walker and Davidoff Superslims.

                Hospitality Sponsor: Athenaeum InterContinental Athens.

                Megaron Ethnikis Asfalistikis operates under the management of Athenaeum InterContinental Athens.

 
For any further information you may contact:

AXDW

Tel. (+30) 210 92 11 013-14

Ms Marea Laoutari

Ms Chara Zouma

Mrs Eleni Torou

Also, please visit out site:

http://www.ax-designers-week.com/