From a mountain village in Kastoria, Greece, to State Street, Nordstrom, and his own salon in Westchester, Christos tells the story behind the craft. He also shares what a lifetime at the bench has taught him: how to tell a well-made fur from an overstretched one, what to check under the lining before you buy, and how a garment is made to be passed down for generations.

“An educated consumer makes educated decisions.”