Sophia Kokosalaki, Who Gave London Fashion a Grecian Spin, Dies at 47

That experience prompted her, in 2012, to start Kore, a cheaper line that was sold through ASOS, one of Britain’s largest fashion e-commerce retailers. She also started a chic bridal collection.

In addition to her partner, Mr. Baker, Ms. Kokosalaki is survived by her daughter, Stelli.

The Greek culture minister, Lina Mendoni, noting that it was “extremely sad when a young person dies,” called Ms. Kokosalaki “a dynamic and self-made woman who starred in the harsh and competitive world of international fashion.”

As her health wavered, according to people around her, Ms. Kokosalaki chose to spend more time in Crete, where she had always found inspiration. In 2015, she designed cabin crew uniforms for Aegean Airlines, and in 2017 she turned to fine jewelry.

Those collections, mostly in gold, retained her hallmark of incorporating ancient and mythical patterns with a modern twist. It was all in keeping with how she liked to define herself — as a “Greek woman, but an English designer.”

Susan C. Beachy contributed research.

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