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. […]
The Spring/Summer 2020 Mary Katrantzou show is a celebration of Greek heritage, history and culture, exceptionally shown against the breathtaking backdrop of the ancient Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of ELPIDA, the Association of Friends of Children with Cancer, established by Mrs. Marianna V. Vardinoyannis. […]
Magnadi is a new Greek cultural brand which brings Greek heritage into life in a stylish content. A collection of high quality silken accessories hand drawn and then digitally printed on some of the finest silk made in Greece. […]
Saltbeat, a high-performance swim and surf fashionwear, collaborated with Kanella for the Africa-inspired SS2019 Amalhe Collection. […]
The new summer collection of Stelios Koudounaris radiates a sense of freedom, a source of enthusiasm, a naive dynamism, a spontaneity, some characteristics of youth, during which nothing really scares us. […]
The common characteristics of MEET THE CAT’s collections are geometry and minimalistic aesthetic. The designer behind the brand, Ioanna Koulouri, is trying to balance the similarity and contrast of elements, creating conceptual jewelry collections based each time on a theme that expresses her mood and aesthetics.
m.k.e is a textiles brand that is specialized in women’s and men’s accessories as well as in homeware textiles. […]
Inspired by her architectural background, Anna Rosa Moschouti designs and creates jewelry out of materials commonly used in interiors. Her brand’s values lay in clean designs, fair processes and sustainability. Therefore all the materials are sourced from small Greek, family companies, with the majority of them being recycled.
Callista Crafts was founded in 2013, in Greece, with the vision to create an elegant and versatile handbag to equip and empower the modern woman through her demanding schedule. […]
Unravel is a Design Studio based in Athens, founded by Eleni Kousouri in 2016. Eleni Kousouri is an architect & designer from Greece. […]
Fall/winter collection 2018/19, entitled L’art pour tous, is inspired by arts and reveals the contradiction of creativity. This season designs are in between fragility and boldness. From silk touch fabrics and tulle skirts, to winter classic corduroy and check wool outwear, this collection is binding fashion with art. […]
Making creative use of modern social stimuli, Stelios Koudounaris completes this year a successful decade in fashion, respecting his design principles. The timeless woman that the designer envisions, is not molded into the suffocating rules of each era. She strives for elegance, she insists on being eclectic and her only goal is to escape into a fantastic world of luxury and supremacy. […]
Meraki is the Greek word that describes doing something with all your heart, love, and soul. […]
Fotis Evans was commissioned by Hermès to create a new series of art windows in the brand’s new, flagship store in Hong Kong. Inspired by Freudian Daydreaming, Fotis Evans revises reminiscences of childhood play, films and fantasy tales into kinetic shop windows. […]