Emerging Independent
Nafsika Skourti
Half-Greek, half-Jordanian sisters Nafsika and Stephanie Skourti founded their label in their Amman home in 2014 — Nafsika as creative lead fresh out of Saint Martins and Marchesa, Stephanie leaving Goldman Sachs to run the business. The brand exports the textures of the Levant: hand-embroidered prints, beadwork rooted in Bedouin tradition, satin trousers cut with Italian severity. Burberry tapped Nafsika for The Art of the Trench; Harvey Nichols stocks the line.
Timeline3
2014—2019·5 yrs
- 2014
Nafsika and Stephanie Skourti launch the brand
The Jordanian sisters launched their womenswear label combining Middle Eastern craft with contemporary silhouettes.
- 2016
International Woolmark Prize regional finalist
The label was selected as a regional finalist for the International Woolmark Prize, bringing global visibility.
- 2019
Beyoncé and celebrity placements
Pieces were worn by Beyoncé and other international artists, signalling the brand's arrival on the global stage.
