Top Greek fashion designer Yannis Tseklenis dies at 82

He was considered a maverick in the industry

Yannis Tseklenis, a famous Greek fashion designer has died at the age of 82.

Born in 1937, Tseklenis was considered a maverick in the Greek fashion industry, as he introduced Greek fashion to the modern international world. His creations from 1965 to 1991 were sold worldwide by leading stores, in more than 30 countries.