Remember Fashion: The Visual Universe of Dimitris Tsouanatos in Greece (June 2007)
Dimitris Tsouanatos co-founded the clothing label Remember Fashion in 1978 with his brother, George Vanakos, aiming to define a "new" direction in fashion. The brand emerged from an underground artistic scene in Athens, with Tsouanatos known as a multidisciplinary visionary who worked "under the radar" for decades. Remember Fashion was part of a cultural movement where Tsouanatos created fashion drawings and other works, culminating in a 2018 performance to celebrate the brand's 40-year anniversary.
Founding and Vision:
1978:
Dimitris Tsouanatos and his brother George Vanakos established Remember Fashion.
"New" Fashion:
The brand was created with the specific goal of defining and presenting a "new" direction in fashion.
Artistic Context:
Underground Athens:
Remember Fashion was rooted in Athens' underground artistic and cultural scene.
Multidisciplinary Approach:
Tsouanatos was a multifaceted artist, with Remember Fashion being one part of his broader work in creating fashion drawings and other creative projects.
Legacy and Celebration:
2018 Celebration:
In 2018, to mark the 40th anniversary of the label, Tsouanatos organized a fashion performance with the help of his team.
Live Presentation:
The performance featured designs from the original Remember Fashion collection and his later work from the 1980s and 1990s, bringing his artistic vision to life at Embros Self-Organised Theatre.
https://www.facebook.com/www.rememberfashion.gr
https://rememberfashion.gr/projects-remember
https://www.facebook.com/people/Dimitris-Tsouanatos/100077220596868/
Founding and Vision:
1978:
Dimitris Tsouanatos and his brother George Vanakos established Remember Fashion.
"New" Fashion:
The brand was created with the specific goal of defining and presenting a "new" direction in fashion.
Artistic Context:
Underground Athens:
Remember Fashion was rooted in Athens' underground artistic and cultural scene.
Multidisciplinary Approach:
Tsouanatos was a multifaceted artist, with Remember Fashion being one part of his broader work in creating fashion drawings and other creative projects.
Legacy and Celebration:
2018 Celebration:
In 2018, to mark the 40th anniversary of the label, Tsouanatos organized a fashion performance with the help of his team.
Live Presentation:
The performance featured designs from the original Remember Fashion collection and his later work from the 1980s and 1990s, bringing his artistic vision to life at Embros Self-Organised Theatre.
https://www.facebook.com/www.rememberfashion.gr
https://rememberfashion.gr/projects-remember
https://www.facebook.com/people/Dimitris-Tsouanatos/100077220596868/