Clothes and jewelery shopping guide.

1. Vassilis Emmanuel Zoulias: Women’s shoes, dresses and bags inspired by 50’s and 60’s glamour.  Make sure to inquire about his Atelier on Vassilias Sofias Avenue Avenue as well. 

Old Athens, Kolonaki/Acadamias.

2. The Poet Sandal Maker: Jackie O, Maria Callas, Aristotle Onassis and John Lennon had their leather sandals made here so why shouldn’t you.  Custom made and fitted leather sandals for around 25 – 30 euros.  Ove 20 styles for both men and women to choose from.  Pantelis Melissinos the owner has taken over the reigns from his father continuing the tradition of fine craftsmanship.

Tip: The Diogenes, no. 10, looks great on men.

Psirri 2, Agias Theklas Street
Metro: Monistiraki 210 321 9247

3. Koukoutsi: The best T-shirts around.

Kolonaki,Skoufa
Metro: Panepestimou

4. Ioanna Kourbela: If I were a real girl I would wear Ioanna’s designs.  Chic, elegant, beautifully made Greek designs.  Ioanna sells her lovely clothes out of two beautiful shops in Plaka that compliment all sizes and shapes.  Every women I have brought her has told me to make myself scarce for an hour so they could shop. 

Plaka, 109 Andrianou Street & 12 Hatzimichali Street
210-322-4591. www.ioannakourbela.com

5. Dimitris Dassios: Opera singer turned fashion designer.  Make sure to try on his beautiful signature vests.  Run don’t walk!

Kolonaki, 7 Xanthou
Metro: Syntagma 210-957-3582
Dassios.com

6. Passion Alley – Vasia Jojopoulou: Isn’t this a great name for a store!  Vasia’s dresses, shoes and accessories are calling the inner rock star in you.  A favorite of the Greek celebrity set, her store is a worth a visit.

Kolonaki, 6 Xanthou Street
Metro: Syntagma

7. Ilias Lalaounis: If you are looking for classic, Greek jewelry masterpieces in gold and silver than look no further than Lalaounis.  With locations in London, Paris, New York, Geneva and Zurich Lalaounis has become synonymous with best of Greek jewelry design and craftsmanship.  There is something for everyone here.  Their small zodiac pendants and traditional Greek gouri (good luck symbols) make excellent presents.  The men’s cufflinks are sublime.  If you are lucky enough to meet the beautiful and charming Joanna Lalaounis while at the store or museum you’ll be in for a treat.

Syntagma, 6 Panepistimou Avenue
or Acropolis (at the Lalaounis Museum)
210-922-1044

8. Deux Hommes: Fashion forward women’s dresses, coats, bags and shoes.

Kolonaki

9. Lina Fanourakis: Stunning modern jewelry designs.

Kolonaki

10. Constantino: Rock star jewelry with impeccable craftsmanship inspired by Byzantine design.

Plaka