“The madness of love is the greatest of all the blessings.” Hera said. Madness in her art, she has perfected what I call a rarity in her pieces. Madness is art perfected by Susanna Galanis. Art that strikes people to find that tiny spark of madness within themselves as well– a contagion.  Her passion transcends through every chain linked and every bead captured.   Chained into her jewels, I become transported to her world — forgetting the cold streets of New York. Opening my eyes I only see Ancient Greece. ​ ​“Faraway places and civilizations,  the Gods and Goddesses,  The Kings and Queens of ancient Greece, and all the drama and glory from the past, are my inspirations,” Susanna says. Wherever I go, it’s a whole new era as long as you are wearing her pieces. Capturing not only her passion in the midst of her jewels, I was able to grasp her brand’s story as well. “While I was working at Versace and Bergdorf Goodman, I was wearing my own designs  that I was creating as a hobby. The demand of stylists, editors, celebrities and clients was so high that I was inspired to start my brand in 2004. For 2015 I am planning to grow on national and international sales [wholesale and  online retail ],  increasing distribution with the lower-priced, more commercial line [ xoxoSusanna collection] ,  and open a Susanna Galanis  retail store in NYC.” A true pleasure from a friend and a classic, you’ve blessed my wardrobe with a touch of Greece that I will forever be grateful for. In collaboration with Susanna Galanis as seen on Gossip Girl The Series.  Photography by Denisse Benitez Makeup by Kat Hernandez