Stellar evolution is the process by which a star changes over the course of time.With a look towards the future and strongly influenced by art, the designer Ioanna Kourbela creates a new universe. Colorful planets with the deep blue space as their background, each outlining its own course of evolution. […]
Over the past 12 months at The Greek Foundation, we’ve been trying to showcase some of the best projects related to Greek design, architecture, photography, the arts and cultural production in general. Our aim has been to bring our readers articles that will interest and inspire them, but also to connect artists to the world and bring the world closer to them, too. In this context, we have compiled a list of the most popular articles of 2020, which essentially offers an opportunity to go through some of the most impressive projects of the year, step by step. […]
‘Pin Board’ philosophy is based on endless possibility of change & sustainability. Usually variety comes with a cost to “slow fashion practices”. Or maybe not? With ‘PinBoard’ innovative concept you can change your look without even having to change clothes. Natural textiles and up-cycled materials are used for producing a variety of looks that are designed to live many years. […]
Walking lengthwise RÉSO, passing by interconnected office towers, hotels, shopping centers, residential and commercial complexes, convention halls, universities and performing arts venues, an endless underground city; stunned by the information overload, you stop to take a break at the Cinema Du Park. […]
Freedom, harmony, Doric austerity. Characteristics of a collection that focuses on the modern woman, a woman that juggles between dynamism and her ethereal nature, who needs simplicity, comfort and purity regarding the silhouette of her clothing. […]
DI GAÏA is a high-end footwear brand based in Athens, founded and designed by shoe designer Elvira Panagiotopoulou. […]
Καρίς (Κārī́s) is a conceptual jewellery brand, founded in 2020 by Ismene King. Ismene is an Athens based sculptor, who works in ceramics. For Καρίς, she works with clay, creating gestural jewels, letting the hand create quick, weightless forms out of the soft material, to be worn as a gesture on the body, both by women and men. […]
Greek Archaic Kori is a premium clothing brand that highlights resortwear and its style signifies the sun, the light, the sea, the islands and the wind. […]
Cynāne was launched in 2017 and debuted with a swimsuit line, with the idea of creating beautiful pieces that could be worn all day long. A clothing line followed in 2020, with the same concept in mind. […]
The traditional Greek sandal that can be found in the alleys of the islands, is a timeless product that is linked to Greece’s identity. The main idea for KYMA, is preserving this historic concept but in a version of higher quality and elegance. […]
YIORGOS ELEFTHERIADES / YESYMPHONY SS ’20 collection is inspired by a fusion of tropical and Mediterranean element. As the climate is quickly evolving, the collection perfectly harmonizes with it. Comfort and style become the main creative references of the collection, while high aesthetics, timelessness and quality determine the new era we experience. […]
Tilia beeswax is a multi-awarded skincare series. Kytio Natural Habits is the company that produces the series exclusively in Greece and distributes worldwide. […]
m.k.e was founded in 2014 by the textile designer magdalini.kleio.eftaxiopoulou. Her passion for expressing her emotions through her designs and after screen-printing them on a variety of fabrics, led her to develop m.k.e., her life project. A brand full of patterns specialized in limited edition silk scarves and unisex accessories. […]
Wéngko Molé [pronounced wˈengkō mōlˈe] describes the action of wrapping the sarong around the body as a means of protection, when the day fades into evening. A concept based resort-wear brand represented in London (UK) and Athens (Greece). […]
Ancient Greek Sandals are handmade locally by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques that have existed for centuries. A raw, yet feminine aesthetic distinguishes this sandal brand. The chemical free, natural tan leather ages beautifully with time and wear. Ancient Greek Sandals are available at the world’s best retailers including Net-a- Porter, Selfridges, Matches in London, Le Bon Marche, Colette and Merci in Paris, Antonia in Milan, Theresa in Munich, Bergdorf Goodman, Forty Five Ten and Maxfield in the USA, and Luisa via Roma, Moda Operandi and My Theresa.
Sophie Deloudi negotiates in a brand new way with her kind of feminism for her new collection, summer 2020. Consistent to her values according elegance, she manages to reposition simple, primary principles. Sophie Deloudi worships women, respects their bodies and always designs driven by attention to details and quality – her way of being. […]
Helios is the god and personification of the Sun, worshiped by the ancient Greeks. […]
Rastoni: noun, Greek. Definition: pleasant idleness, carefree relaxation. A word that can be used to describe how wonderful it can be to, for example, have a leisurely vacation, or to deeply enjoy a sweet rest during the hottest hours of a perfect summer day. Often associated with the Spanish “siesta” and the Italian “dolce far niente”. Rastoni is not just a concept. It is a state of mind and soul, totally worth diving into. […]
The IOANNA KOURBELA BASICS SS ’20 collection draws inspiration from Greek art, tradition and the Greek summer. Cycladic art is this seasons’ main theme. […]
It is what it is, not just about two sleeves and a collar. […]
Evi Grintela The Shirtdress is a brand, based on the idea of the timeless icon, borrowing from the gentleman’s, high quality well-cut shirts. The brand’s collections include a variety of fluid airy styles, designed to be intellectually simple, minimally chic and subtly sophisticated. All shirtdresses are sewn in feather soft Swiss & Italian cotton, voile & silk. The combination of the fabrics and design of every collection reflects comfort with quality, harmony and sensuality. […]
“Hello friend, We are ODΞ, a small brand from Athens, Greece. We love socks but we make clothes and bags as well. Our main material is high quality greek cotton and every piece of our collection has it’s own story. […]
“Topodom” comes from the words topografías domesticas – ‘domestic topographies’ as a reference to the designer’s background in landscape architecture and large-scale design and her current focus on smaller, ‘domestic’ scales and the design of objects/jewellery. […]
RIEN’s new collection has just been released and it’s the perfect collection for any woman who wants to show off her inner rock star. […]
Over the past 12 months at The Greek Foundation, we’ve been trying to showcase some of the best projects related to Greek design, architecture, photography, the arts and cultural production in general. Our aim has been to bring our readers articles that will interest and inspire them, but also to connect artists to the world and bring the world closer to them, too. In this context, we have compiled a list of the most popular articles of 2019, which essentially offers an opportunity to go through some of the most impressive projects of the year, step by step. […]
DUDUNIA is a handmade artisan jewelry line, designed and created by Maria Falara based in Athens, Greece. […]
Lommer comes as an acronym from the words LOve Materials MEet Requirements. […]
“Eating the Goober” is an Athens based fashion brand of women’s clothing & transformable sandals, established in 2017. In September 2019, the brand won among thousands of participants worldwide, the Etsy Global Design Award in “Earth-Friendly” category for their slide sandals called the “Ethical, Magic Sliders”. […]
“Bonvo” in haitian Creole means valuable and that mutual respect for handcrafted objects lays on the particular emphasis on timeless and highest quality, that Bonvo team brought together in 2016. […]
Alexandria, a mythical city, believed to have been founded by Alexander the Great as a link between Egypt and Greece, is the lyrical setting for this Zeus+Dione fall/winter 2019 collection that takes its clues from the literary work of an elusive creative, Cavafy. […]