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Kathy Heyndels
The first catwalk steps were taken at the 19th Athens Xclusive Designers Week. Greek fashion house Kathy Heyndels presented their new collection Body Sculpture, Spring-Summer 2016 by Yiannis Togkos.
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SAVAPILE, handmade Greek hats
Down a small alley way in Psirri (close to Monastiraki) will lead you to the hidden millinery workshop of Savapile that began in 1960 making handmade Greek fisherman’s caps. Today it is led by creative hat maker Lisa Sarigiannidou who inherited the business and the love of hat making from her father. Wholesaling to shops around Athens as well as…
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Bettina
If you’re heading to the islands and need to update your wardrobe with some Greek designers, Bettina is a must visit in trendy Kolonaki. The store has been a long standing boutique in Athens for more than 50 years but despite its longevity it successfully incorporates the latest trends with a perfectly curated collection. Featuring resort…
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The World of Queen Calliope
This store is very much the world according to Calliope’s discerning eye and love of other cultures. The World of Queen Calliope store in upmarket Kolonaki is a treasure chest of boho-chic clothing, kaftans and costume jewellery which she has either designed herself or handpicked from her travels abroad. Calliope is an accomplished photographer, who has…
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Centre of Hellenic Traditions
What & Where: Exhibition of Greek folk art, PlakaWhy Go: To see beautiful hand made objectsWe Loved: The gallery space that leads onto a traditional coffee house with postcard views of Plaka -
Osterman Bar
Where: Agias Irinis SquareWhy Go: Exceptional cocktails in a vibrant areaWe Loved: Beautiful interiors that transport you back in time