“I’m always intrigued by taking a classic pillar from the past and redefining it with my own signature,” says Nikos Koulis.
No wonder the Athens-based jeweller’s work is worn by women including the Duchess of Sussex and Scarlett Johansson.
With his bestselling Oui collection, he succeeded in making art deco feel fresh.
Now, with Feelings, he turns his attention to that mid-century staple, the snake chain.
The challenge was to manipulate the gold into seemingly effortless curves and knots (the latter in homage to Greece’s maritime tradition) that hold their shape but retain softness and sensuality.
Mission accomplished.