The Central City Look: Efi G’s Embroidery Spotlight

Last Updated 5/7/2025

This week’s Central City Look is more than fashion, it’s a celebration of artistry and community connection. We’re thrilled to spotlight the exquisite embroidery work of Efthymia Giannakopoulou, known locally and lovingly as Efi G, and to showcase a one-of-a-kind jacket styled by local creative and fashion diva, Thee Nyshyne.

Art in Every Stitch

Efi G, originally from Athens, Greece, now calls Huntington home, where she lives with her husband Joel and their two daughters, Jade and Eliana. A lifelong artist, Efi began her creative journey with pencils and sketchpads, drawing everything from animals to book covers. But at just ten years old, her grandmother introduced her to embroidery.

Her hand-stitched designs celebrate what she loves most: flowers, cats, and women figures. Her work is detailed, vibrant, and full of heart, and each piece is a blend of heritage, imagination, and personal joy. Over the past year, Efi has begun embroidering vintage clothes, which she sells at Village Antiques & Art.

Styled by Thee Nyshyne: A Gift That Shines

For this week’s Central City Look, Nyshyne wears one of Efi’s hand-embroidered jackets, a personal gift from the artist herself, and styles it with signature flair. The jacket features intricate floral motifs and a skull, which showcase Efi’s skill, making it a wearable work of art. It’s 

By wearing and sharing this piece, Nyshyne honors not only Efi’s craftsmanship (and looks awesome while doing it), but also showcases the beauty of artistic and creative reuse.

Want to See More?

You can follow Efi’s work and journey right here in Huntington. Her embroidery continues to grow in popularity, and her pieces are often on display at Village Antiques & Art in her booth. Be sure to check out her embroidered clothes and support a local artist while looking absolutely fabulous. 

Stay tuned for more stories that celebrate style, heart, and the people who make Central City shine.

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