About

Christos Garkinos is a fashion entrepreneur, social commerce innovator, television personality and author who has challenged norms as a change agent throughout his career. 

In 2020, Garkinos started Covet by Christos, a social media shopping experience that has since grown into a full-fledged network. Garkinos has pioneered social shopping in the luxury space, with regular programming in the fashion, beauty and home categories, with revenues north of $100 million. 

Garkinos is widely regarded as a leader in the luxury market. In 2000, he redefined designer resale by curating the closets of the world's most fashionable women through sourcing, garnering him the moniker of "The Robin Hood of Fashion.” He’s also held executive positions with The Clorox Company and Disney, and was an integral part of the launch of Virgin Megastores.

As a celebrated industry expert, Garkinos has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and The New York Times. He is also the author of his best-selling memoir Covet the Comeback, published in 2025 to rave reviews and best seller lists. Garkinos is also a well-known television personality, having launched his own successful fashion line on HSN and as the star of Bravo’s The Dukes of Melrose.