Sophia Kokosalaki

Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki started her eponymous label in London in 1999 after graduating from Central Saint Martins. In 2002, she became the recipient of Elle's young designer award and was appointed chief costume designer for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. In addition to collaborations with Top Shop, Linda Farrow, and ASOS, Kokosalaki briefly served as creative director at Vionnet in 2006/2007 and head designer at Diesel's Black Gold from 2009 to 2012.

"Perhaps that is the best indication that one might be a good designer, to make clothes that are timeless but not boring."