Berlin is known as one of the best fashion hubs in Europe, attracting designers that find here inspiration, sources for their creations, and a background that allows them to grow and thrive. The same happened with one of the founders of the Rianna + Nina brand, Rianna Nektaria Kounou, who is a talented fashion designer with Greek origins. Rianna started her career in Athens, Greece, where she opened her first vintage boutique in 1987. Having education in the costume design sector, it wasn?t long until Rianna managed to attract the attention of Greeks that wanted to wear something special, something unique. Called ?Berlin?, her first shop offered pieces of the highest quality and authenticity, being for two decades in a row the most iconic designer in the country when it came to gorgeous fashion items. Everybody, starting with magazines and going to celebrities, wanted to enjoy her creativity and unique vision, and Rianna always managed to surprise each and every one of her clients.
But, in 2009, Rianna decided to follow her dream and moved to Berlin, with her entire family. Here, she opened the ?Rianna in Berlin? boutique, which rapidly captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts, due to the rare pieces that could be found at her location. Rianna met Nina Kuhn by accident, at a vintage furniture fair, where the two realized the fact that they shared so many things in common, including their passion for vintage designs and fabrics. Nina is the other bright mind behind the...