Marie Vida

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VOLUME 63 | SEPTEMBER 2021

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MARIE VIDA “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”

FASHION MODEL

SANTORINI FLYING DRESS

Santorini Flying Dress Travel and Fashion are my two biggest passions in life.

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen. Being the Saturnalis travel company owner and having visited 54 countries over the past 10 years, I started seeing myself wanting to return to the same places that have landed a love story deep in my heart…..

I keep coming back to Greek islands as I simply can’t resist the beauty, heritage and the unique vibe. So, Mykonos or Santorini? I love both, but I am afraid that Santorini is still the winner for me.

Santorini is the supermodel of the Greek islands, a head-turner whose face is instantly recognisable around the world.

Out-of-this-world sunsets? Tick.

Stunning sea views? Tick. Pretty whitewashed towns? Tick. Filled with chic bars, swanky restaurants and swish fashion boutiques, photogenic Santorini will sweep you straight off your feet. I would also call it the Island of fashion, as many celebrities, top models and luxury business owners love this island no less than I do. You can see many famous faces walking around you all the time, they clearly feel “at home” there.

There are two different sides to this superb island. Over to the west, iconic villages like Oia, Fira and Imerovigli overlook an enchanting caldera and the twinkling Aegean. While in the east, in resorts like Kamari and Perissa, it’s all about volcanic shores with beautiful black-sand beaches. I have been coming here 7 years in a row, 2-3 times a year for modelling work and leisure.

Each time was different and created unforgettable memories.

Looking back at some photos from this fairy-tale island frequently makes you feel almost surreal about the whole experience. The company I worked for this time is called Flying Dress- Instagram @flyingdress.photo. Its professionals are fully equipped with the requisite insight on how to create and embed your most beautiful memories.

They are a team of ten great artists: photographers, videographer and various assistants, who can help anyone to bring their ultimate “Santorini dream” to life. Many of my own partnering designers and fellow international models choose the Flying Dress team for their own location photoshoots as they always deliver what they promise.

Anything you desire, starting from weddings, engagements and special events to high fashion photography, this team of creative wizards is able to deliver to the highest standards.

You don’t even need to bring your own dress; they will provide you with a range of beautiful and colourful options.

As a model, I’ve worked with many photographers in my life and, understandably, I have extremely high standards when it comes to my own photo and video content. In my view, quality photography is a real skill that should not be underestimated, as it creates beautiful timeless memories that last forever.

Cover Page credits: Fashion Model @vi_marie777 Photography @flyingdress.photo Haute Couture White Dress @genievecouture Luxury jewellery @collectionbynadia

Article credits: Fashion Model and Journalist @vi_marie777 Photography and flying dress @flyingdress.photo MUA @santorinisluxurybeautybar VIP Travel Company@saturnalis7

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