Exclusive Interview with Athina Marturet: Goddess Power
Profile: Born in Berlin, and raised in Egypt, Peru, and Venezuela, Actress, Fashion Icon, Model, Entrepreneur, and Ambassador of Miami Symphony Orchestra
MFS Magazine: We are happy to have you in our “Top Real Women in Fashion & Business 2022-2023”. We recall that you were named one of the “Top Real Women in Fashion 2012.” How do you feel about being on this special list again?
Athina Marturet: I feel lucky, grateful, and excited. Since 2012, we have made significant progress in female empowerment; many women are waking up and working to feel freer. Listening to that inner voice that comes from the depths, we act with purpose and perseverance to make our essence shine. Exercising our right to be full community members makes us feel powerful. And when empowered women join this beautiful community, they can achieve the impossible.
MFS: When we receive recognition, new doors open, and a strong commitment is formed. Has being named one of the “Top Real Women in Fashion 2012” changed your life? What changes do you believe the new recognition (“Top Real Women in Fashion & Business 2022-2023”) will bring you?
AM: In 2012, doors opened, and I felt even more committed; this inspired me to give even more of myself. It was a push that motivated me to work on the “real” thing in me, my essence! It began a new cycle in my life as a woman and entrepreneur. Many things changed, including my work with the Miami Symphony, my achievements as an actress, and the intensification of my modeling jobs, giving me extra empowerment. I now trust my inner voice and know how to do things better. And receiving this new recognition makes me feel like the positivity and effort I’ve been exuding since then is finally being recognized.
Her Style Evolution
MFS: You have become a fashion icon, appearing on many magazine covers. How do you think your style has evolved in recent years?
AM: My style reflects who I am and what I have become. I enjoy fashion, but it must complement my style and philosophy. The materials and colors must be true to who I am. Otherwise, I don’t feel comfortable. And this has nothing to do with brands; it’s just how I feel about them because, for me, less is more.
MFS: You are a great ambassador for the ‘Miami Symphony,’ a job that allows you to express yourself through the designs you wear. What are your criteria when selecting outfits for each presentation?
AM: I feel happy to meet incredible designers and many friends from the fashion industry who want to dress me. I enjoy expressing my ideas for each event and seeing how they come to fruition. I am very “Miami Chic”–is a term used in Miami to describe dressing “fashionably” but in a way that allows for everything. In fact, in the Miami Symphony, we created an event called “MISO Chic.” I am meaning that my style and mood must understand my outfits–sometimes I feel like a Goddess, other times I seek more comfort, but always chic.
Muse of Many Designers, Red Carpets and Empowerment
MFS: You have been the muse of many designers, walking red carpets, wearing designs by Carolina Herrera, Nicolas Felizola, Samy Gicherman, Viviana Gabeiras, Lisu Vega, and Tammy Apostol, among others. How has your experience been with these designers?
AM: They all share a sense of elegance and extravagance and understand the modern woman. They bring concepts to fabric with such creativity–is something I admire. Venezuelan designers like Nicolas Felízola, Angel Sanchez, Oscar Carvallo, Samy Gicherman, and our own Carolina Herrera have “couture” in their blood; they are glamorous but effortless. Like Carolina Herrera with her white blouses. Silvia Tcherassi has that colorful South American style that I love. I like Lisu Vega’s wearable art, and Viviana Gabeiras’ mesh creations are one-of-a-kind. We celebrated the runway with Tammy and MFS Magazine, as well as our MISO, which was a success. I loved opening and closing the show for that sustainable collection!
MFS: We know Venezuelan designer, Gussy López, is your favorite this season. Tell us about the designer-client chemistry between the two of you.
AM: I connected with Gussy’s designs and artistic vision because she combines classic with futuristic styles, using cutting-edge fabrics. She is a professional with a lot of creativity. Thanks to that connection, it is simple for her to understand when designing a piece for me. She is yet another empowered woman!
MFS: And what makes Athina Marturet feel empowered?
AM: When I feel like myself, in my authenticity and essence. I’ve worked hard to vibrate at a high frequency that allows me to accept myself exactly as I am–treat me with love without taking me too seriously, but it is also necessary to speak to me firmly from the heart. I also feel empowered when I want something to manifest and achieve through discipline, perseverance, and focus.
More information about Athina Marturet: IG @athinaklioumi
