GET LOCAL Managed by Maria Kountouri mariakountouri96@gmail.com Get Local is Velvet Lavender's latest facilitation product. Our mission is simple: build a Cypriot fashion community, where consumers can be informed and connected to the fashion industry and above all support and increase people's awareness of the local stores and businesses related to fashion and clothing. ​ Members will be able to find all available boutiques, brands, and designers, with information regarding their work, services and contact details. The Get Local platform will also share relevant news such as new collections, events and anything career-related to fashion We believe that by creating a space that specifically caters for fashion enthusiasts both the seller and consumer can benefit. Browse Brands Address Book

R O T S Founded: 2017 Nicosia, Cyprus A limited-edition iconoclastic brand. Founded in 2017 by fashion designer and visual artist Andrea Rotsaki. Focused on womenswear oftentimes focusing the two genders. Rotswear is mostly black with a touch of colour, offering modern elegance with some fetishistic elements. The clothes also represent a mysteriously seductive and erratic juxtaposition of the norm. ROTS represents dynamic, independent people who choose to live by their own rules Tags: clothing, accessories, performance, party, evening, vinyl, dresses, trousers, skirts, tops, lingerie

Canvag Founded: 2020 Nicosia, Cyprus Designed to be sustainable and mostly gender neutral, Canvag is more than the brand that meets the eye. An everyday bag that you will proudly gold on all occasions. Its super practical shape and clever designs let you carry it anywhere without adding extra weight on your shoulders. From work to the gym, from the gym to your favourite bar, Canvag is your ultimate side kick.. All products are made locally with minimal environmental impact. Tags: accessories, bags. sustainable, casual, work, evening, gym, gifts

SOPHIAK Founded: 2015 Larnaca, Cyprus SOPHIAK is the brand of the Cypriot designer Sophia Kouvarou. The brand was founded in 2015 when the designer came back to Cyprus from the UK where she studied and worked. Her inspiration is mainly drawn from dark and mysterious worlds, architecture and minimalism. SOPHIAK offers ready to wear collections, made to measure custom designs and bridal dresses. Tags: clothing, tops, trousers, coats, vinyl, casual, evening, minimalism

MARIA CHARA JEWELRY Founded: 2010 Nicosia, Limassol, Cyprus Founded in 2010, Maria Chara Jewelry is a local studio brand that focuses on the traits of metalworking/silversmith. Currently, the team consists of 7 women. /the brand produces in small quantities as 90% of the production is inhouse. One of the core values of the brand is sustainability as they produce using 0 waste and try to produce as ethically as possible and always recycling any old metals. Maria Chara Jewelry aims to produce jewellery that is for no occasion or any occasion all crafted with equal attention to detail. Tags: accessories, jewellery, earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings, silver, gold, bronze, bijoux, gifts

Uncommon_33 Founded: 2019 Nicosia, Cyprus Uncommon_33 (U33) is a clothing brand founded in 2019 by two young sisters that share the same love for edginess. Edgy means thinking outside the box and combining items that are unique, close to extreme, yet wearable. Specialized in fashion design and fashion styling, the two creative minds, use their experience and streetwear aesthetics, to create innovative, ready-to-wear womenswear as well as unisex reworked one piece items. Tags: clothing, upcycled, handmade, casual, street, co-ord, tops, denim

THE ROBE ROMANCE Founded: 2017 Nicosia, Cyprus The Robe Romance is a lingerie-inspired, 90s mood, romantic lifestyle clothing brand. It was found in 2017 by film graduate & fashion-enthusiast Vanessa Hadjioseph, and the brand specializes in 'nostalgic' classics; like robes and slip dresses aimed to inspire the romantic 'protagonist' in all of us. Highly versatile, seasonless and timeless designs are at the core of the creative process, with a mission to become increasingly diverse and eco-friendly. Tags: clothing, plus-size, prom, evening, party, lingerie, satin, dresses, robes

About Us Velvet Lavender Club is a Fashion and Design Platform discussing Styling, Fashion History, Fashion Sustainability, Shopping, and Catwalks. ​ Founded by Anastasia Mouskou in 2018, Velvet Lavender Club is dedicated to giving you a new perspective on fashion, while exploring the local fashion scene, in Cyprus. ​ Velvet Lavender Club is working side by side with Cypriot brands and it's connecting its readers with them, through Shopping Experiences, visual work, and written recommendations and feedback. ​ Our latest feature, managed by Maria Kountouri is Get Local, a platform that provides information regarding local designers and brands, and an easy-to-use search machine to navigate the consumers to the right stores. ​ Our Club is constantly evolving. We like to call ourselves an online interactive, and engaging fashion magazine. ​ ​

EFIERI Founded: 2012 Nicosia, Cyprus Founded in 2012, the EFIERI clothing brand consists of a creative twin duo, producing high-quality womenswear and menswear as well as custom-made garments for their clients. Being specialized in design for performance, the designers have also collaborated with various performance artists in different art fields in addition to producing and exhibiting seasonal collections. EFIERI's designs mainly explore dark aesthetics with an integration of minimalist line structure veiled by fetishistic details. Tags: clothing, accessories, loungewear, party, dresses, tops, pants, trousers, swimwear, bags, performance

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ZS by Zoe Sophocleous Founded: 2014 Limassol, Cyprus ZS by Zoe Sophocleous is a brand which through its designs you will see clothes with a minimalist and architectural character. The colour palette the brand uses has black and white as the primary elements and more natural tones as secondary touches. The ZS label reflects a timeless look and an alternative style, focusing on luxury fabrics and an absolute fit. Tags: clothing, plus-size, loungewear, casual, resortwear, co-ords, cashmere, cotton, minimal, classic, tops, trousers

Relevant Artists (RA.) Founded: 2018 Nicosia, Cyprus Relevant Artists (RA.) is a fashion apparel and culture brand dedicated to encouraging a unique spirit and identity through innovative design and creativity that embrace a new norm. RA. produces diverse, signature streetwear and aims to be the go-to brand for one-of-a-kind, unisex, staple jumpers, and retro sets. Founded by Myrto Peristiani in 2018, Relevant Artists. aims to respond to current culture by linking artists together through fashion. Based and produced in Cyprus. Tags: clothing, accessories, sustainable, upcycled, casual, tops, hoodies, trousers, tracksuits, hats, lingerie, vintage, retro, street