Situated on the mountains of Pindus in Northern Greece, Metsovo is a small town known for its association with high altitude, low temperature nomadic life. As a location, it provides a different perspective to the image one might have of Greece, away from sun, summer as well as seas, and instead, it is an authentic winter milieu. This fall/winter 2021 Zeus+Dione collection takes its references from this mountain locale with a rich regional dress heritage and a longstanding culture of weaving.
Some of the tops, dresses and skirts have been influenced by heritage menswear also. A sleeveless ‘Dimita’ outer garment with a pleated skirt, traditionally worn by men, was the starting point for a navy pinafore dress. Simple shirtdress with pleated back and front, references the 'evzone’ silhouette with its full ‘fustanella’ skirts. Rectangular, flared sleeve construction and diagonally cut panelled skirt usually found in ‘Bourazana’ overcoats have been reinterpreted as details for an off-white gabardine midi dress.
