Athens-based designer Elena Syraka commenced her studies in fashion and jewellery design with a degree from the renowned Veloudakis School of Fashion in Athens, followed by a diploma in Fashion and Jewellery Design from ESMOD in Paris. In the 15 years that she has been designing jewellery, Elena has come to be known for the uniqueness of the forms she creates and her use of unconventional materials. Elena has regularly been called upon to create pieces for the cinema and theatre, and has exhibited her work in both solo and group art exhibitions. She has been invited to design jewellery lines for a number of renowned fashion designer’s collections as well as designs for international brands.