The Patrick Mavros brand was founded 35 years ago when the then-soldier, Patrick Mavros, carved a pair of earrings for his wife, Catja. She wore them to the hair salon, where the hairdresser fell in love with them and instantly requested a pair for herself.

From this loving gift, the business was born into what is recognised today as a uniquely African and distinctively exotic, luxury brand. The Mavros sons, Alexander, Forbes, Patrick Jnr and Benjamin are also all passionately involved in the business.

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From day one the boys were engrossed in the workshop, experimenting with materials and designs: starting with heavy rough-hewn rock crystals they dug up from the farm and suspended from fishing line for their mother to wear.

Speaking with Look Magazine about his designs, Mavros said: “My pieces are proper stories. They are all about real things that have happened in my life, generations of life in my country, and now in my sons’ lives. It is a very important interpretation of a rich tapestry that takes thoroughly disciplined workmanship and integrity.

You can look at contemporary art, and stare at it with your glass of wine and eat your small cheese and say ‘oh how interesting,’ but there is actually zero interpretation in much of it. Because I am excited about what I do, I try to get light and flight and realism into every piece.” As the brand continues to grow, Mavros ensures each piece is crafted with family and heritage in its vision.

Content Courtesy Of  Patrick Mavros & Nairobi Fashion Hub