Our story

Petra Karastatira is the Creative Director of Atelier Calliste, located in Switzerland. Originally from Greece, she has always possessed a creative spirit, fueled by her passion for the arts. She believes that ​"the way we dress is a story we tell about ourselves". With her creative process Petra aims to honor womens' individuality telling their one of a kind story in greatest life moments... in love, in life... without permission and without compromises. Petra is inspired by Greece's mythical and architectural beauty showcased in the collections honoring her heritage.

She often says she has lived two lives: her first in the corporate realm, where she gained 17 years of international marketing experience with P&G. Alongside her corporate career, she continuously grew her skills in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Luxury Management, Fine Art, and Fashion Photography. This passion led her to a second life living her dream as a fashion designer telling stories about love... creatively

​​​​​Have you ever dreamed of the ideal wedding dress, but in reality you had to make compromises? Not unique designs, not at your size, too expensive, not different... ​​Introducing Atelier Calliste with the mission to reveal your rare, one of a kind nature! Our inspiration comes from Calliste, the most beautiful nymph in the greek mythology. Calliste passes her beauty confidence though Breathtaking Collections and Bespoke Creations 100% Customized on Size, Design, Fabric for zero compromises. Each piece is one of a kind, handmade, using delicate fabrics & applying haute couture techniques for a real unforgettable presence!

We are a team of 2 designers and 6 tailors with different haute couture skills. We have a love for visual storytelling, fantasy, textures and fabrics! Living and Breathing the "zero compromise" philosophy we focus on perfection, equal opportunities, personalization and we adapt a preorder system and zero fabric waste policy, so that we reduce any kind of negative environmental footprint with stocks, staying true to slow fashion philosophy. Finally, we support and collaborate with other designers, artists and handcrafting communities to complete the special look.