Nafsika Skourti

Nafsika Skourti is a directional designer label for women, founded in Amman in 2014 by sisters Nafsika and Stephanie Skourti. Nafsika, the creative director, studied at Central Saint Martins, worked at Marchesa in New York and trained in couture embroidery at École Lesage, while Stephanie, a former Goldman Sachs analyst, leads the business. Their aesthetic of "everyday glamour" pairs glamour with anti-glamour, weaving in regional history and humour. The range includes dresses and gowns such as the Celeste Gown and Aghapi Dress, tops, corsets, trousers, skirts, shorts, jumpsuits, jackets and trenches, plus veils, scrunchies, pre-loved pieces and table linens. Sharp separates, modern tailoring and couture details are signatures. Clothing is made in Jordan from materials such as silk, leather, denim and linen. Rooted in in-depth research, the sisters use print, embroidery and ongoing textile development to export the nuances and stories of their home, and support local women producing handcrafted details through their Our Collective Future initiative. The Victoria and Albert Museum acquired the label's Jerusalem ensemble for its collection. Headquartered in Amman and Dubai, the independent brand is stocked at retailers including Ounass, Harvey Nichols and Revolve.