Where were you born and brought up?
I was born in Cyprus, but brought up in Athens.
Do you have brothers and sisters? If so, can you tell me a bit about them?
I have a twin brother, we are very close but have very different personalities!
What were your favourite pastimes as a child?
I loved to dance! I used to lock myself in my room, turn the music up and dance for hours on end. Also, as a family we used to gather on the beach at dusk and play hide and seek as the sun set.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A doctor.
Do you have any particularly funny childhood memories?
I never had a trampoline as a child so would use my parents bed. I managed to go through several mattresses! My brother and I where always playing truth or dare, which often got us into sticky situations!
What was your favourite thing to wear as a child?
I loved to dress up and every year I would get an wonderful dress to wear for carnival celebrations.
Do you have children? If so, how do you like to dress them? Or do they dress themselves?
I have two teenage daughters, Kiki and Chloe, and a son Ari who is two. The girls obviously would never let me choose what they wear, and have very different styles. I like Ari to be comfortable and casual, I dress him in relaxed over sized jumpers so he can run about and play.
What’s your family life like?
Wonderful.
How did you get into what you do?
I have always loved childrenswear, the pieces are so intricate and beautiful, but really I just began to explore my ideas sat at my kitchen table, sourcing artisan knitwear and garments from independent craftsmen. This helped me realise my aesthetic and from there I began designing myself and Caramel slowly evolved into what it is today.
What do you do in your spare time?
I love to relax at home and build puzzles with my son.
Can you tell me three interesting facts about yourself
I trained as a lawyer.
I love to watch basketball.
I love to people watch and absorb my surroundings.
Do you have any unfulfilled dreams?
I would love to revisit India, the last time I was there was 22 years ago and I would love to see how it has changed.
Thank you, Eva
Eva Karayiannis, founder of Caramel Baby & Child
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