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ATHENS & THESSALONIKI City Edition Spring/Summer 2015

Page 26 MODERN CLASSICS: meet the young Greek designers whose eveningwear draws on their country’s heritage

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Let SHOP magazine reveal two of Greece’s most exciting cities. Read about the young Greek designers who haven’t lost touch with their roots on page 26 and discover the traditionally made sandals that have gained an international following on page 30.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Stephanie Hirschmiller Stephanie Hirschmiller’s media career spans online, magazines, newspapers and television. Previously web editor at Harper’s Bazaar UK, she currently contributes to wwd.com. Her editorial work includes Harper’s Bazaar, Cartier Polo Magazine and the Evening Standard and her TV clients range from the BBC to Channel 4. globalblue.com

Enrica Casentini Enrica Casentini’s clever, colourful and elegant style made her the perfect illustrator for this season’s cover for SHOP Athens & Thessaloniki, which is based around our feature on page 26 about Greek eveningwear. Her conceptual style lends itself perfectly to combining elegant fashion with Greek patterns and architectural references – and she has also achieved a delightfully bright and summery feel.

Read about our cover illustrations at globalblue.com/covers.

Josh Sims Freelance journalist and editor Josh Sims contributes to publications that include the Financial Times, Independent, Observer, Wallpaper and Esquire. For this edition of SHOP, he discovers the work of Greek poet and sandalmaker Pantelis Melissinos. His latest book is Icons of Women’s Style, published in April 2015.

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Editor-in-chief Emma Cheevers

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Managing editor Sally McIlhone Cover illustrator Enrica Casentini Contributors Stephanie Hirschmiller, Maria Kirchen-Hill, Josh Sims Production editor Caterina Mazzolai Acting production editor Ruairidh Pritchard Production assistant Katie Muxworthy Features editor Verity Hogan City guide and lifestyle editor Isabella Redmond Styles Fashion editor Ximena Daneri News editor Hannah Lewis Fashion and news assistant Theresa Harold Fashion coordinator Fani Mari Fashion and news intern Rebecca Fearn Chief sub-editor Hester Lacey Copy editors Katie Davis, Sue Flook, Claire Gervat, Ann Morphew, Harriet O’Brien Picture editor Kirsty Andrews Creative editor/ deputy picture editor Sarah Beyts Assistant picture editor Grace Bird Picture assistant Mónica R Goya Art direction Design by S-T Artwork editor Adam Dhaliwal Artworking assistants Dionne Hélène, Milkha Lala, Artworking intern Samantha Junak

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CONTENTS p.20

P RO D U C T S 14 Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Greece this season 16 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories

E X PE R I E NCE 36 Table Talk With its emphasis on local ingredients and updated traditional dishes, Greece’s culinary scene is more exciting than ever, writes Theresa Harold

N EWS 20 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Athens 22 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

GU I DE 41 Maps and guides to Athens and Thessaloniki’s top shops and destinations

F E AT U R E S 26 Cover Story: After Dark Dressing From deceptively simple gowns to the perfect piece of statement jewellery, Greek eveningwear ofers rich cultural resonance this season, as Stephanie Hirschmiller discovers 30 Poetry In Motion Sandal-maker and poet Pantelis Melissinos continues a remarkable family tradition and brings creative spirit to every pair of his classic Greek sandals, says Josh Sims

ESSENTIA LS 54 How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping T R A N S L AT I O N S

55 Русский Перевод 61 美文翻译 SOU V E N I R 66 The essential item to bring home

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CHECK OUT

STEP UP These platform shoes by Ioanna Kourbela are the perfect pair to complete your outfts this season, whether you’re exploring the city or spending an evening with friends. Ioanna Kourbela took over her family business in 2003, and places a strong emphasis on environmentally sustainable and organic materials. The designer Save up to 17.5% by shopping tax free, see page 54

is known for her experiments with interesting colour combinations and advanced cutting and draping techniques. Her clothes and accessories follow a minimalistic aesthetic and work with the body, embracing the simplicity and charm of harmony. fm Ioanna Kourbela platform shoes, â‚Ź238, Ioanna Kourbela, 109 Adrianou, 105 58 Athens, +30 21 0322 4591, ioannakourbela.com for map go to page 42

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PREPPY CHIC Backpacks add interest to any outft – this leather version in blue is an update from your schooldays 1

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1. Marc Cain necklace, €99.90, Souleidi Ioanna, 16 Lambraki, 166 75 Athens, +30 21 0898 0843, marc-cain.com

3. Tod’s loafers, €425, Tod’s, 13 Voukourestiou, 106 71 Athens, +30 21 0335 6425, tods.com

2. Michael Kors backpack, €305, Kalogirou, 4 Patriarchou Ioakim, 106 74 Athens, +30 21 0335 6401, kalogirou.com

4. Marina Rinaldi dress, €399, Marina Rinaldi, 35A Metaxa, 166 74 Athens, +30 21 0894 7130, marinarinaldi.com

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FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE ATHENS

15, Filikis Eterias Kolonaki Square T. 210-7233783 MykONOS 35, Kalogera Chora T. 22890-28688 THESSALONIkI Link Jewellery HALkIdIkI Kultia Jewels at Porto Village, Sani Resort POrTO HELI Kultia Jewels at Amanzoe NEw yOrk . MIAMI . dALLAS . GENEvA . PArIS . LONdON MOScOw kIEv . BAkU . LIMASSOL . BEIrUT . dUBAI kUwAIT . TOkIO

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1. Louis Vuitton sunglasses, €515, Louis Vuitton, 19 Voukourestiou, 106 71 Athens, +30 21 0361 3938, louisvuitton.com

3. Salvatore Ferragamo bag, €1,690, Salvatore Ferragamo, City Link, 4 Stadiou, 105 64 Athens, +30 21 0335 6437, ferragamo.com

2. Fratelli Rossetti shoes, €340, Kalogirou, 4 Patriarchou Ioakim, 106 74 Athens, +30 21 0335 6401, kalogirou.com

4. Mango denim jumpsuit, €49.99, Mango, 20 Ermou, 105 63 Athens, +30 21 0324 7409, mango.com

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SHOP WINDOW

THE STORE WITH MORE Grafto’s eclectic ofering will satisfy even the most particular clientele. This welcoming boutique, which opened at the end of last year in the centre of Athens, combines a carefully curated presentation of clothes and furniture with a café-bar that serves healthy snacks Save up to 17.5% by shopping tax free, see page 54

and sweets, many of them raw and vegan. Customers will fnd women’s clothes and accessories from a variety of Greek and international designers, gifts such as handmade soaps, herbs and succulent plants, and interior accessories from tables to reclaimed wood lamps.

Sophistication comes together with elegance, at attractive prices. fm Grafto, 34 Solonos, 107 63 Athens, +30 21 0360 8936, grafto.gr

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BOHO BRIDES For modern, feminine bridalwear with a bohemian edge, look no further than Celia D. After studying in Paris and London and gaining experience at Sonia Rykiel, designer Celia Dragouni returned to Athens in 2004, where she established her own label creating made-to-measure wedding dresses as well as pieces for other special occasions. Dragouni, who specialises in fne silk and lace, often uses vintage materials alongside intricate handmade details. hl Celia D, 101 Ethnikis Antistaseos, 154 51 Athens, +30 21 0675 5697, celiadragouni.com

360-DEGREE VISION Founded by London College of Fashion graduate Maria Prastakou, award-winning clothing and accessories company 180 Degrees is pioneering a new way of dressing.

Its multi-purpose apparel can be transformed to suit various needs; dresses, for example, can be worn in multiple ways, changing from foor-skimming gowns to skater skirts with the help of a strategically placed zip.

The boutique in Athens stocks the label’s Monogram collection alongside limited-edition pieces and collaborations with local designers. th Save up to 17.5% by shopping tax free, see page 54

180 Degrees, 61 Kyprou, 166 74 Athens, +30 21 0894 4445, transformableclothing.com

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CUTTING LOOSE The Ermenegildo Zegna brand is a master of tailoring, but its directional ready-to-wear Z Zegna line has moved towards an altogether more sporting aesthetic this season.

The collection ventures into digitally printed hooded anoraks and textured knitted cardigans in a palette of emerald greens and deep blues with fashes of metallics and neon, and even the more traditional twobutton sports jackets and tailored trousers are designed to be worn with on-trend sneakers. rp Attica, Mediterranean Cosmos mall, 570 01 Thessaloniki, +30 23 1181 3049, zegna.com

Greek designer Alexandros Kotoulas’s Voyager backpacks stemmed from his frustration at not being able to ft everything he needed into his hand luggage.

Kotoulas, who studied product design at the Design Academy in Eindhoven, created the backpacks last year under his own brand Alexquisite. The bags, made of leather and subtly patterned jacquard fabric, have a special padded pocket for laptops and a handle that transforms them into handbags. This practical, interesting design is for anyone who travels frequently – or who carries their whole life in their handbag. fm globalblue.com

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PACKING IT IN

Ding, 21 Sofokli Venizelou, 152 32 Athens, +30 21 0689 2256, alexquisite.com

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EXERCISE IN EXCELLENCE Alexander Wang’s particular brand of sport luxe translated into sweeping coats and net dresses for Balenciaga this season. As expected, black pervaded the catwalk, with whites and pastels making an appearance only towards the end of the show: the efect was electric. Wang’s devotion to monochrome is a throwback to his early days in New York. He has taken the sportswear aesthetic of his adopted city and combined it with the couturier sensibilities of Balenciaga.

The result is plenty of jersey with jet beading; footwear that’s part sandal, part ballet slipper; and dresses that cling to the fgure while allowing movement. th Balenciaga, 28 Tsakalof, 106 74 Athens, +30 21 0729 0151, balenciaga.com * for map go to page 46

HIGH-END BEATS When it comes to sound, Danish audio expert Bang & Olufsen knows its stuf. The company not only creates some of the bestquality headphones and home audio systems in the world, but also prides itself on pushing the boundaries of premium sound.

It’s no surprise, then, that Bang & Olufsen has launched the world’s frst high-end, compact wireless speakers. The new BeoLab 17 speakers, most recently reinvented Save up to 17.5% by shopping tax free, see page 54

in a matte black fnish, are beautifully minimalist, crafted from a single piece of extruded aluminium. Their Bluetooth wireless connectivity will fll your home with premium sounds. rp Bang & Olufsen, 279 Kifssias, 145 61 Athens, +30 21 0808 3498, bang-olufsen.com

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MAX IMPACT This season’s Max Mara collection was inspired by unconventional women who have redefned the concept of beauty, in particular Dominique Sanda and Anjelica Huston. The overall aesthetic looks to femininity which is youthful yet powerful, confdent and polished. Bursts of print, from delicate forals to bold geometrics, add a carefree edge to Max Mara’s classic silhouettes. Camel coats and jackets are updated in softest alcantara. Long, fuid lines are sharpened with a strong shoulderline. Balancing innovation with the characteristic Max Mara traits we know and love, this is a strong collection for spring/summer. hl Max Mara, Mitropoleos 54, 546 23 Thessaloniki, +30 23 1028 4123, maxmara.com * for map go to page 49

TWO-TONE TIME Add a splash of colour to your daytime look with this two-tone timepiece from the Bohème Collection by Montblanc – a unique and elegant design that’s perfect for the spring/summer season.

This modern piece was created using the foremost horological technology, developed by prestigious watchmaker Montblanc over its 90-year history. Its rose gold globalblue.com

case quietly complements the citrus hues of the strap, while the diamonds surrounding the face add subtle sparkle. mkh Montblanc, 18 Mitropolitou Iosif, 546 22 Thessaloniki, +30 23 127 5214, montblanc.com * for map go to page 49

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AFTER DARK DRESSING

From deceptively simple gowns to the perfect piece of statement jewellery, Greek eveningwear ofers rich cultural resonance this season, as Stephanie Hirschmiller discovers The Greek aesthetic lends itself perfectly to eveningwear that’s as architectural and elegant as columns designed thousands of years ago. Given the country’s rich cultural landscape, it’s easy to see why Greek designers share a fascination with history and mythology which is refected in their work.

Internationally acclaimed Greek designers Marios Schwab and Mary Katrantzou are both prime examples. In his spring/summer 2015 collection, Schwab combined the clean lines of his tailored pieces with Hellenic statueprint scarf dresses and skirts.

Sheer overlays glittered with geometric patterns, and block colour, foor-skimming dresses that were part column, part free-fowing, made for a dramatic fnale.

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Katrantzou originally trained as an architect before turning her hand to fashion design. Her spring/ summer 2015 collection found inspiration from a source even more ancient that the Acropolis: the supercontinent Pangaea, which existed more than 200 million years ago.

Breastplates inspired by tectonic plates and glittering like black quartz were followed by ethereal metallic dresses and guipure lace patterned with sea serpents and other mythological amphibious creatures. On some items pleats resembled Spartan battle armour, while the colour palette was based on oceanic hues with fashes of red coral.

Cultural inspirations also resonate with the country’s leading jewellers. Ileana Makri is one such designer and her pieces have Lef: Athina Korda spring/summer 2015

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attracted an A-list following. Fans include Heidi Klum and the Olsen twins. ‘I was brought up studying Greek mythology and I was always fascinated by it,’ she explains.

A favourite motif is the traditional evil eye. ‘It was pinned on my baby clothes for protection when I was still in the crib so it was only natural to make it part of my work,’ she says. Makri’s new Crying Eyes collection takes its cue from the symbol, with delicate 18-carat rose gold eyes picked out in sapphires, tsavorites and black and white diamonds, and dripping with suspended tears. Her newly opened store has quickly become one of the highlights of the Kolonaki fashion district in Athens.

According to Makri, the Greek eveningwear scene has become much more simplifed in recent years. This new approach has provided opportunities for up-and-

Greek eveningwear has become simpler and more relaxed coming designers to make their mark. Angelos Bratis and Athina Korda are two of the most intriguing emerging talents.

Athens-born Bratis now lives in Milan and held his spring/summer 2015 show at the city’s Armani Teatro as part of an Armani initiative in support of young designers.

The collection was a mathematical marvel, featuring geometric shapes such as triangles and rhomboids, juxtaposed with elegant bias cuts.

It was realised in fabrics such as crêpe de chine and silk twill that skimmed the foor and moved with the body.

The collection of fuid, versatile dresses and kaftans free from zips and closures was inspired, says Bratis, by the ‘pared down architectural modernism and paintings of artist Yannis Moralis.’ Colour notes were taken from the artist’s palette, with tones of beige, gold, electric

Above (from lef): Angelos Bratis; Ileana Makri’s Crying Eyes collection; Mary Katrantzou, all spring/ summer 2015

pink and sunshine yellow featured.

Bratis, previously on the creative team at Vionnet, has a dressmaker mother and an engineer father and laughingly says he is ‘obsessed with straight lines and symmetry.’

He adds, ‘You do the maths!’

By contrast, Athina Korda offers a youthful, more relaxed take on eveningwear in her collection, which includes high-waist wide-leg trousers, draped asymmetric dresses revealing bandeau tops, and fowing dresses with contrasting backs ‒ pieces, she says, ‘that can be redefned according to their wearer.’ These days she fnds that afterwork drinks are a more common pastime than late nights spent clubbing, so her designs ofer day-tonight versatility. Her tuxedo-style necklines are real standout features, not least on a full-length, 1970s-infected zigzag print gown. Korda also places great importance on the fact that all her manufacturing and production is carried out in Greece; a practice that supports the country’s economy while enabling the designer to take a very hands-on approach to her collections.

Christina Martini of Ancient Greek Sandals has also noted the trend towards dressing down.

‘A few years ago full make-up and super-high heels were obligatory for a party,’ she says. It is now typical to wear a long summer dress but just switch up the accessories for the evening, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki where clubs have what she describes as ‘an island feeling’.

Ancient Greek Sandals is another label that has tapped into the

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country’s deep-rooted artisan traditions. ‘It’s in the DNA of our brand,’ says Martini.

Recently, the label has collaborated with jewellery label Ilias Lalaounis, whose Greek heritageinspired pieces have been worn by everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor to Charlize Theron. Working closely with Maria Lalaounis, daughter of the company’s late founder, Martini has created a collection of sandals with 24-carat gold-plated details. These are the perfect accessories to elevate a simple daytime dress to a sunset-ready look that radiates Greek charm mariosschwab.com, marykatrantzou.com, ileanamakri.com, angelosbratis.it, facebook.com/athinakorda, ancient-greek-sandals.com, lalaounis.com

POETRY IN MOTION

Sandalmaker and poet Pantelis Melissinos continues a remarkable family tradition and brings creative spirit to every pair of his classic Greek sandals, says Josh Sims 58 /

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Poet/sandalmaker is among the more unusual combinations of the so-called ‘slash’ careers, such as model/photographer/designer, that have become a current trend.

Pantelis Melissinos is a published poet and playwright whose play Bacchus ran in theatres for two years straight and whose new poetry collection will be published in Greek and English this summer. Yet most of his time is spent Above: an assortment of colourful Melissinos sandals

making sandals that echo those of ancient Greece.

This third-generation sandalmaker follows in the footsteps of his father Stavros Melissinos, now retired, who, back in the 1950s, was approached by a choreographer to make sandals in the Spartan style for a production.

Stavros made a few extra pairs on the side and these sold out in a day, making him more money

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Sophia Loren, Rudolf Nureyev, Ursula Andress and Gary Cooper were among the glittering visitors.

Most infuentially of all, the Beatles came in 1967. More recently, Barbra Streisand and Leonard Cohen have become customers, while the 2004 Olympics in Athens saw a food of athletes and coaches fock to the store, convinced sandals are good for your feet.

‘My father studied the styles of sandals on vases and other ancient Greek artefacts in Athens’s museums, and simplifed them to make them afordable,’ recalls Melissinos. In ancient Greece such than he would typically earn in a month.

‘The timing was right. It was on the edge of the hippy movement coming in,’ says Pantelis Melissinos. He studied illustration and painting at New York’s prestigious Parsons The New School of Design, and took over from his father a decade ago. He now produces some 4,000 pairs of sandals a year.

Each handmade pair is customfnished to ft in 20 minutes for around €38, or designed over one to three days, for up to €150, to the customer’s specifcations, with, perhaps, pearls, stones, gold thread or a more elaborate cut.

‘Stars started coming in,’ Melissinos continues the story of his father’s success. ‘We get celebrities in now, too, but there are so many celebrities these days that I hardly recognise them. Back then celebrities were fewer and bigger; they had real infuence.’

sandals would have only been worn by royalty and the rich, he adds.

Of course, now every shoe company makes a ‘Greek’ sandal, he says, but their sandals are, in a way, the originals. ‘It’s a classical style, very Greek ‒ the ancient Greeks had a good design eye.’

The look, he adds, is local to the area and the sandals are unique.

‘They mould to your feet and get

Above (from lef): designer Pantelis Melissinos in his workshop; the brand’s custom-made embellished sandals

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softer the more you wear them.

I wear them, though not all year round.’ Winters in Athens are comfortable, he adds, but it’s too cold for a Greek to wear sandals. ‘Scandinavians might still wear them,’ he remarks. Over the next couple of years he plans to move his store to a new site closer to the Acropolis, underscoring his sandals’ ancient pedigree in the process.

Melissinos says his poetry comes to him as he works the leather, so he wears combat trousers with pockets to keep a notebook and pen to hand. ‘Making sandals is like psychotherapy. It’s very therapeutic,’ he says. ‘It gives you the opportunity to think and develop ideas.

So does speaking with the many people who come into the shop.’

What is perhaps most remarkable about his unusual hybrid career is that it appears to be a family trait. His sister is a computer programmer and archer and his father was also an established poet (Melissinos jokes that his father ‘only likes his own poetry and fnds mine too modern’).

The writings of Stavros Melissinos have been translated into

multiple languages and his most famous work, The Rubaiyat, which is a celebration of wine, even appears on university curricula.

Stavros Melissinos always argued that it was important for a writer to have a second career: ‘a writer needs frst-hand experience, which only working in another feld can give him. Otherwise he’s rewriting what he has read in other books,’ he once wisely noted.

In fact, the Beatles were frst inspired to visit the store and buy sandals because John Lennon had read some of Stavros Melissinos’s poetry. Today the connection between art and sandals is made more obvious in the names of the 28 or so styles of sandal on ofer.

Some are named after their famous wearers (there’s a Jackie O style, for example, for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis), others after ancient Greek philosophers. Indeed, according to some reports, a sandalmaker friend of Socrates, called Simon, ran a shop some 2,500 years ago on the exact spot of the store’s original 1920s site. Pantelis Melissinos clearly maintains a great tradition melissinos-art.com

Above: the brand’s simplest sandals are authentically Greek

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TABLE TALK Greece’s culinary scene places a strong emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and updated traditional dishes. Theresa Harold recommends some of the top dining spots in Athens and Thessaloniki

Mediterranean cuisine is hailed as one of the healthiest diets in the world, using the natural bounty readily available in vineyards, olive groves and sea. Greece is blessed with a varied harvest from all three and the region’s cooking is based on allowing freshness and favour to shine through. Traditionally, cooking is kept simple; ingredients such as lamb and fsh are grilled globalblue.com

or fried with herbs. However, in recent years, there has been a shift in contemporary Greek cuisine.

Chefs are pushing innovative boundaries and reinterpreting traditional dishes ever more widely. The classic Greek salad remains as delicious as ever, but, whether you are seeking a hearty supper or a light lunch, there has never been a better time to look further than feta.

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VA R O U L KO S E A S I D E Varoulko Seaside, an award-winning restaurant founded by chef Lefteris Lazarou, serves everything from simple Greek dishes such as boiled octopus to fne dining in the form of grilled cuttlefsh with caramelised lentils and orange sauce. Varoulko Seaside is a treat

for more than just the sense of taste: enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mikrolimano marina while the kitchen prepares a dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. Varoulko Seaside, Akti Koumoundourou 52, 185 33 Piraeus, +30 21 0522 8400, varoulko.gr

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FUNKY GOUR MET Funky Gourmet, established in 2009, is the proud holder of two Michelin stars. With a menu featuring dishes such as ‘The Feta cheese that wished to be a beetroot’, it’s little wonder that the restaurant has built an international reputation for creativity and playfulness. globalblue.com

In 2013, Funky Gourmet introduced a new cofee service as a grand fnale to its tasting menu.

The Perci Red cofee is prepared at the table and served in a wine glass to show of its rich red colour.

Funky Gourmet, 13 Paramithias/Salaminos, 104 35 Athens, +30 21 0524 2727, funkygourmet.com

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ERGON It’s perhaps more usual for an established restaurant to launch a line of branded products, but Ergon built its product line frst, starting with Ergon honey in 2008. The brand focuses on Greek foodstufs and aims to redefne traditional, local cuisine. In 2012, the frst combined

Ergon grocery store and restaurant opened in the centre of Thessaloniki. Well-known chef Dimitris Skarmoutsos has designed a menu based on the meze concept, allowing diners to share platters of delicious bite-sized food in a relaxed setting.

Ergon, 3-5 Kouskoura, 546 22 Thessaloniki, +30 23 1028 4224, ergonfoods.com

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GUIDE

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Global Blue’s guide ensures you make the most of your trip to Athens and Thessaloniki with a look at the cities’ must-visit destinations, from the best local designers to exquisite jewellery boutiques. Start with SHOP’s recommendations before delving deeper with expert guidance from our well-travelled team.

For further helpful hints and detailed city guides, check out globalblue.com/athens.

A GLIMPSE OF ATHENS Above: Lycabetus hill, which towers above the Athens skyline, is topped by an open-air theatre

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ATHENS ELENI PETROPOULOU

works painstakingly with diamonds, semi-precious stones, gold, and silver. Her jewellery collection and watches can be purchased in her new Florida Mall store in the Glyfada district.

Eleni Petropoulou, Florida Mall, Ioannou Metaxa 33, 166 74 Athens, +30 21 0898 2975, elenipetropoulou.gr

Eleni Petropoulou is a jewellery designer of unusual skill and talent. Having studied gemology, Petropoulou is able to apply her knowledge of precious stones and cutting techniques to take her designs to the highest level. Inspired by her father, also a jeweller, she

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RODITIS ● PARANOIA ● BODY TALK ● BSB ●

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● DIESEL

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AG I A S EI R

ON LINE ●

● STAFF ● LET ME OUT ● MARNIC ● ADIDAS

AIOLOU

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SPILIOTOPOULOS ● TALLY WEIJL ● OZZI ● STRADIVARIUS ● SOHO ● CRISLIA ● BUGGATI ● MARC AALEN ●

● ● ● ● ● ● ●

ENERGIERS ● REPLAY ●

GES ● MATTER TENA ● IN THE OLD MOSQUE ● EROS ●

● OBJECTS ● PATRIKIADOU

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● GREEK ART ● HERMÈS

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NIKIS

MIGATO ● NIKE ●

ERM OU

PAND ROSS OU

ATHENS MARKET ●

● VINICIO PASARO ● YIANNIS MICHALOPOULOS ● XYTIROGLOU ● THEMIS

KELLY'S ● MORE & MORE ● MED ● INTIMISSIMI ●

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S OLIVER BLANC&CO NEXT LINE PRENATAL OYSHO CALZEDONIA H&M

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TSA KA LOF

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VOUKOURESTIOU

SAXON ●

PARADIS ●

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SOLONO S

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ARSENIS ● AIGNER ● MOTHERCARE ●

VOUKOURESTIOU

ROUSKA ●

LAPEL ●

● LAURA ASHLEY

● ARMAOS AKADIMIAS ● NOTA ● ZOU-ZOU TOYS ● EPONYMO

AKADIMIAS PALLADIOUM ●

ALVEN ● SKOURLETIS ●

VOUKOURESTIOU

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EL E F T H E R I O U V E N I Z E LO U

CARTIER ●

LIANA VOURAKI ●

VOUKOURESTIOU

LINKS OF LONDON ●

Designers Ioli Michalopoulou and Mirella Manta set up B38 to showcase their own clothing designs alongside other original pieces.

The concept behind B38 is ‘an atelier in a shop’; the founders are seeking to ofer the level of service that would be expected in an atelier, but with the informal, friendly feel of a boutique. As for the clothes, expect beautifully made pieces with a fashionforward edge.

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B38, 38 Voukourestiou, 106 73 Athens, +30 21 0338 8554, b38.gr

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Tsakalof YIORGOS VOUKOU RESTIOU ELEFTERIADIS ● FREE SHOP ●

TSAKALOF

PARTHENIS ● OPUS ●

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ZIC-ZAC CINEMA ROCOCO FIVE SHOES

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● NIKOS & TAKIS TSAKALOF

SOLONO S

ANTON CHRIST ● MARTINOS ● NO 36259 ● PINDAROU LA PALMA ● ELEUTHERIOU ● TWENTY FIVE ● BOUDOIR ● BLOCK 21 ● IRAKLEITOU

SKOU FA

MYRAL ● CALIDA ●

SISLEY ●

SKOUFA

LUISA ● ANNA MARIA MAZAPAKH ●

● NX SHOWROOM ● ● ● ●

MARINA RINALDI SKOUFA ART SHOP ABITI CLAVIANO

Jason Wu’s second outing for Boss was a confdent assertion of the brand’s new direction. Having made its name as a menswear brand famed for its precise tailoring, Boss is now a strong player in womenswear too. There is something for every occasion in a working woman’s life within this collection.

Wu keeps silhouettes streamlined, often with a narrow belt emphasising the waist, and the collection includes razorsharp shirtdresses and a fawless one-button black suit.

Hugo Boss, 19 Amerikis, 106 72 Athens, +30 21 0338 9080, hugoboss.com

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● PETRIDIS

FILIKIS

GREEN ●

● SILVERSMITH ● CALCOT

● CARPET CENTER

● NEVERLAND

SOLONOS

SKOUFA

MONTAGE ● MATCH BOX ● ZILLY ●

● ZINI ● PAUL & SHARK ● PINKO ● STEFANEL ● MYSTIQUE ● HOGAN ● MCM

LUXURY ELEMENTS ● TIME ● GUY LAROCHE ● B.RICH ● ELAN ● CALZEDONIA ●

AKADIMIA S

GRIPARI ● BESPOKE ●

L'OCCITANE ●

● ALL IN WHITE ● BILLY JOE

SO LO NOS

MAKARIAN ● VOURAKIS ● MARIE CHANTAL ● CAMPER ● IRAKLEITOU

REGALINAS ● WHITE ● AGELOPOULOS ●

● LIANA CAMBA ● LIANA VOURAKI

ANAGN OSTOP OULOU

SKOUFA

PINDAROU G.LIST ● BETTINA ●

Solonos

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GUY LAROCHE ●

VARDAS ●

SERGAKIS ● ROLEX ●

IOANNIDIS ●

AMERIKIS

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ZOLOTAS ● LENTZOS ● MADURA ● KOSTA BODA ● WIND ● GIANNETOS ● HANIOTAKIS ●

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SAKELLARIS ●

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TRANSLATIONS РУССКИЙ ПЕРЕВОД 26: After Dark Dressing

Вечерние платья

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Стефани Хиршмиллер рассказывает о греческом вечернем гардеробе с культурным подтекстом во всем – от обманчиво простых платьев до ювелирных украшений

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Греческая традиционная эстетика и вечерний стиль в одежде имеют много общего: наряды столь же архитектурно точны и элегантны, как созданные тысячи лет назад колонны. Даже поверхностных знаний культурного наследия этой страны достаточно, чтобы оценить, насколько мастерски дизайнеры переосмысляют историю и мифологию в своих коллекциях. Дизайнеры Мариос Шваб и Мэри Катранзу известны на весь мир. В своей коллекции весна/лето 2015 Шваб продемонстрировали длинные платья и юбки с чистыми, мягкими линиями, на которые он нанес принты с элементами эллинских статуй. На прозрачных слоях переливались геометрические узоры, а торжественно замыкали показ однотонные вещи до пола, часть которых напоминает колонну, а часть – свободно струится вдоль тела. Прежде чем стать модным дизайнером, Катранзу получила архитектурное образование. Ее источник вдохновения еще более древний, чем античный Акрополь: работая над коллекцией весна/ лето 2015 она размышляла о суперконтиненте Пангея, существовавшем более 200 миллионов лет назад. Блестящие, подобно черному кварцу, топы навевают мысли о тектонических плитах. На подиум поднимались

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модели в воздушных платьях металлических оттенков из гипюра, который украшали морские змеи и других мифологические существа. Складки временами напоминали о спартанских боевых доспехах, а в цветовой гамме нашли отражение оттенки океана и красного коралла. Ведущие ювелиры Греции также обращаются к обширному культурному наследию. Одна из них - Илеана Макри, и ее украшения с удовольствием примеряют знаменитости, в том числе - Хайди Клум и сестры Олсен. Недавно ювелир открыла собственный магазин, и он быстро стал одной из достопримечательностей модного района Kolonaki в Афинах. «Я выросла на мифах Древней Греции, и они всегда меня впечатляли», - объясняет она. Одним из любимых мотивов стал традиционный камень от дурного глаза. «Амулет от сглаза прикалывали к моей одежде в детстве, когда я была совсем младенцем. Считалось, что это должно меня защищать. Вполне естественно, что этот символ стал частью моего творчества», - делится она. С этим напрямую связана и ее новая коллекция Crying Eyes, в которую вошли элегантные подвески и серьги в виде глаза из 18-каратного розового золота, отделанные сапфирами, цаворитами и черными и белыми бриллиантами. Многие из них дополнены изящными globalblue.com

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драгоценными капельками. По словам Макри, в последние годы греческий вечерний гардероб стал намного лаконичнее. Такой подход способствует профессиональному росту молодых дизайнеров, готовых заявить о себе. И самыми многообещающими на этой сцене можно назвать Ангелоса Братис и Афину Корда. Братис родился в Афинах, а сейчас живет в Милане. Показ коллекции весна/лето 2015 он организовал в Armani Teatro, в рамках проекта Armani по поддержке молодых дизайнеров. Коллекцию можно назвать математическим чудом из-за обилия треугольников, ромбов и других геометрических фигур, в сочетании с элегантным косым кроем. Необычные удлиненные силуэты были воплощены в шелке и твиле, которые соблазнительно струились вдоль тела, повинуясь каждому движению. Свободные платья и туники без молний и застежек созданы под воздействием «спокойного модернизма в архитектуре и живописи художника Янниса Моралиса». От художника дизайнер взял цветовую палитру с бежевыми, золотыми, яркорозовыми и желтыми оттенками. Братис вырос в семье швеи и инженера, а затем работал в креативной команде Vionnet. Поэтому всегда с улыбкой отмечает, что «увлечен прямыми линиями и симметрией»: «Это задание по математике!» добавляет он.

Афина Корда предлагает полностью противоположный подход к вечерней одежде – более молодежный и расслабленный. Поэтому в ее коллекциях возможны свободные брюки с завышенной талией, асимметричные платья с драпировкой, обнажающие топ-ленту, и струящиеся наряды с контрастной спиной – словом, такие вещи, которые, по ее словам, «можно сочетать в соответствии с потребностями». Корда обнаружила, что развлечения сразу после работы стали более популярны, чем ночное посещение клубов. Поэтому ее решения предлагают безболезненный переход из дневного наряда в вечерний. Вырез на платье в стиле смокинга стал настоящей находкой, не говоря уж о длинном платье с зигзагообразным принтом в стиле 1970-х. Особое значение для дизайнера имеет и то, что вся ее одежда шьется исключительно в Греции: это поддерживает экономику страны и позволяет контролировать создание коллекций на всех этапах. Кристина Мартини из Ancient Greek Sandals заменила тренд на более спокойный стиль. «Несколько лет назад полный макияж и высокие каблуки были обязательными для вечеринки», - говорит она. А теперь можно надеть длинное летнее платье, главное – сменить аксессуары на вечерние. Это особенно заметно в Афинах и Салониках, где в клубах царит так называемая «островная

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атмосфера». Марка Ancient Greek Sandals также выросла из давних ремесленных традиций Греции. «Они в самом сердце нашего бренда», - утверждает Мартини. В числе недавних проектов компании – совместная коллекция с ювелирным лейблом Ilias Lalaounis, стилизованные украшения которого носили звезды, от Жаклин Кеннеди Онассис и Элизабет Тейлор до Шарлиз Терон. В сотрудничестве с Марией Лалаунис, дочерью основателя компании, Мартини создала коллекцию сандалий с отделкой из 24-каратного золота. Такие аксессуары способны преобразить дневное платье в вечерний роскошный образ, излучающий пелопонесское очарование. mariosschwab.com, marykatrantzou.com, ileanamakri.com, angelosbratis.it, facebook.com/athinakorda, ancient-greek-sandals.com, lalaounis.com

сочетаний. По крайней мере, в моде оно встречается однозначно реже, чем ставшая трендом тройная карьера модели, фотографа и дизайнера. Пентелис Мелиссинос – известный поэт и драматург: его пьеса «Вакх» в течение двух лет не сходила с театральных подмостков, а новый сборник стихов этим летом выйдет сразу на греческом и английском языках. И все же большую часть своего времени он проводит в работе над фирменными сандалиями, полностью повторяющими обувь

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Поэзия в движении Пантелис Мелиссинос сочетает в себе превосходного обувного мастера и поэта, привнося дух творчества в каждую пару классических греческих сандалий. Джош Симс рассказывает об удивительной семейной традиции Поэт и автор сандалий – это, пожалуй, одно из самых необычных профессиональных globalblue.com

древних греков. Пентелис Мелиссинос пошел по стопам отца – Ставроса Мелиссиноса, который теперь наслаждается заслуженным отдыхом. История их семейного дела, перешедшего уже к третьему поколению, началась в 1950 году: к Ставросу обратился хореограф с просьбой подготовить обувь в спартанском стиле для

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году приезжали музыканты Te Beatles. Недавно к сонму звездных заказчиков присоединились Барбара Стрейзанд и Леонард Коэн. А в 2004 году, когда в Афинах проходили Олимпийские игры, в мастерскую устремились спортсмены и их тренеры, авторитетно подтверждая: эти сандалии действительно удобны для ваших ног. «Мой отец изучал сандалии на вазах и других античных артефактах в афинских музеях. А чтобы сделать их более доступными для наших современников, он немного упростил оригинал», - вспоминает Мелиссинос. По его словам, в Древней Греции такую обувь могли себе позволить только знатные и обеспеченные люди. Теперь, конечно, едва ли не каждая обувная компания делает «греческие» сандалии. Но именно модели Мелиссиносов можно назвать самыми близкими к исконным: «Это классический, истинно греческий стиль. Древние греки обладали исключительным чутьем на хороший дизайн». Мастер подчеркивает, что такие сандалии делали именно в этой части Эллады. Их уникальность проявляется во многом: «Мы обрабатываем каждую пару в соответствии с индивидуальными особенностями каждого покупателя. И чем дольше их носят, тем мягче они становятся». Какой бы мягкой ни была местная зима, греки считают, что для сандалий она слишком холодная: «Наверное, скандинавы

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обувщик, но и признанный поэт. Пентелис даже шутит, что отец «любит только собственные стихи, а мои считает слишком модернистскими». Произведения Ставроса Мелиссиноса переведены на многие языки, а его самый известный цикл «Рубайат», прославляющий вино, даже вошел в университетскую программу. Он считает, писателю важно иметь вторую профессию: «Писатель нуждается в собственном жизненном опыте, который ему может дать только иная сфера работы. В противном случае он будет переписывать то, что вычитал в других книгах», весьма мудрое замечание. Это дает еще один эффект: скажем, Te Beatles решили купить сандалии в этом магазине потому, что Джон Леннон читал стихи Ставроса Мелиссиноса. Сейчас мастерская

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从看似简洁的晚礼服到完美的气场珠 宝，本季的希腊晚装展现出丰富的文化 底蕴，跟随Stephanie Hirschmiller 一起探索

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希腊晚礼服从古希腊美学中借鉴精髓， 变得如几千年前的大理石柱一般充满建 筑感与优雅。基于该国丰富的人文景观， 我们不难了解为何希腊设计师们都有着 对历史和神话的迷恋，这也投射在他们 的作品中。 享誉国际的希腊设计师Marios Schwab与Mary Katrantzou都 是绝佳范例。在他的2015春夏系列 中，Schwab将定制作品的干净线条，与 希腊雕像印花围巾连衣裙与短裙相结 合。闪烁的薄纱覆盖着几何图案与大色 块，拖地礼服部分是柱形，部分充满流 动感，带来戏剧性的收尾。

62 在转投时装设计前，Katrantzou 最 初接受的是建筑师训练。她的2015春夏 系列的灵感源泉比雅典卫城更为古老： 存在于两亿年前的超级大陆Pangaea。 胸部护甲的灵感来自于大陆板块，如同 黑色石英般闪闪发光，空灵的金属连衣 裙与网状花边图案上，装饰着大海蛇等 神话中的两栖生物。部分单品上的串珠 面板象征着斯巴达式的战铠，主色系则 为海洋色调中点缀些许珊瑚红。 文化灵感同样让该国顶尖珠宝制造 者们产生共鸣。设计师 Ileana Makri 就 是其中之一，她的作品拥有众多明星拥 趸。拥戴者包括Heidi Klum与Olsen 姐妹。 “我从小就学习希腊神话，并为 之着迷， ”她解释。她最爱的图腾是传统 的邪眼。 “在我还在襁褓中的时候，我 的婴儿服上就有邪眼作为保护，所以自 然而然我在设计中运用了这个元素， ”她 表示。 Makri的全新Crying Eyes系列 从邪眼图腾中获取灵感，以18克拉玫瑰 金细腻勾勒出眼的形状，并在其间镶嵌 蓝宝石、沙弗来石与黑白钻石，并装饰以 垂悬的泪滴。她新开幕的店铺已迅速成 为雅典柯洛纳基（Kolonaki）时尚区的 亮点之一。 据Makri 表示，希腊式晚礼服已在 近年来变得更为简洁。这种新手法也为 新晋设计师们提供烙下个人印记的机 会。Angelos Bratis和Athina Korda就 是其中两名最引人注目的设计英才。 雅典出生的Bratis如今居住在米兰， 作为“Armani支持年轻设计师计划”的 一员，在米兰的Armani Teatro发布了 自己2015年春夏的作品。这组系列堪称 数学奇迹，包括三角形和菱形等各种几 何形状，并采用优雅的斜裁。设计师通 过垂至地面的双绉和斜纹真丝等面料营 造出身体的流动感。 这个摒弃拉链与收口的摇弋多姿 的礼服与长袍系列，据Bratis所言，深 受“极简建筑现代主义与艺术家Yannis Moralis的画作”的影响。设计师从 画家的画作中提取出主色调，包括米色、 globalblue.com

金色、电光粉与阳光黄。 作为Vionnet创 意团队的前任成员，Bratis有一名做裁缝 的母亲和一名当工程师的父亲，他笑言自 己“对直线与对称性痴迷”。他补充道， “ 所以结果可想而知！” 相比之下，Athina Korda的晚礼服 系列则更为青春朝气与休闲，其中包括 高腰阔腿裤，露抹胸上衣的不对称垂坠 礼服，以及背部裸露的垂坠连衣裙等，她 表示， “这些单品可被穿着者重新定义。” 当下，她发现工作后的小酌相比深夜泡 吧更为流行，所以她的设计具备从白天穿 到夜晚的多功能性。她的燕尾服式领口 设计非常亮眼，尤其在1970年代风格的 之字形印花拖地长礼服裙上。Korda还 非常重视将所有制造生产工序保留在希 腊进行；这一举措不仅支持该国经济，也 让设计师对于自己的作品全面把控。 Ancient Greek Sandals品牌的 Christina Martini 也注意到了休闲着 装的趋势。 “几年前全副武装的化妆和 超高跟鞋是派对党的必备， ”她说。如今 身穿夏日长连衣裙，只是在夜晚更换配 饰成为非常典型的做法，尤其是在夜店 聚集、被她称为“岛屿风情”的雅典和萨 洛尼卡等地区。 Ancient Greek Sandals是 另一个延续该国根深蒂固之艺匠 传统的品牌。 “这就是我们品牌的 DNA， ”Martini 表示。近日，品牌与珠 宝品牌Ilias Lalaounis进行合作，后者 的希腊风格珠宝曾被 Jacqueline Ken-

63 nedy Onassis、Elizabeth Taylor和 Charlize Theron等明星人物佩戴。与 公司已故创始人的女儿 Maria Lalaounis紧密合作，Martini创造出一系列带 有24K镀金细节的凉鞋。这些鞋款是将 简单日常装提升为伯罗奔尼撒半岛魅惑 晚装的点睛配饰。 mariosschwab.com, marykatrantzou.com, ileanamakri.com, angelosbratis.it, facebook.com /athinakorda, ancient-greek-sandals.com, lalaounis.com

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鞋匠与诗人Pantelis Melissinos 在完美继承家族传统的同时，为手中 的每双经典款希腊式凉鞋注入创意灵 魂，Josh Sims报道 身兼多职已成为当下趋势，但不 同于模特兼摄影师或兼设计师，诗人 兼鞋匠是最不寻常的身兼多职的范 例。Pantelis Melissinos是一名出版 过作品的诗人与剧作家，他的戏剧作品 Bacchus已在剧院中上演两年，且新作 诗歌集也将在今夏以希腊文和英文发 表。不过他的多数时间还是用在制作仿 古希腊风格凉鞋上。 这位第三代鞋匠追随父亲Stavros Melissinos的脚步，后者如今已退 休，在1950年代曾有编舞家为舞台需 要，请他生产一批模仿斯巴达风格的凉 鞋。 Stavros多生产了一批放在店中，一 天之内就销售一空，为他带来了比通常一 个月的销售额更多的收入。 “时机非常恰当。那正是嬉皮士运动 悄然兴盛的时刻， ”Pantelis Melissinos 指出。他在纽约设计圣殿Parsons The New School of Design学习插画与绘 画，并在十年前接过父亲的事业。如今 他每年生产4000双凉鞋。每双经过20

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分钟定制处理的手工制造凉鞋，售价为 38欧元，还可以根据顾客要求定制，添 加珍珠、宝石、金线或更为复杂的纹样， 每双制作时间在一到三天，售价不超过 150欧元。 “于是明星们开始光顾， ”Melissinos 继续着父亲的成功故事。 “我们名人客户 不断，但如今明星太多了，其中许多我都 认不出来。 当年造访的名人不多但都比 较大牌；他们拥有真正的影响力。” 星光熠熠的名流主顾中包括Sophia Loren、Rudolf Nureyev、Ursula Andress与Gary Cooper。最具影响力的 是1967年造访的甲壳虫乐队。年代更近 一些的顾客，则有Barbra Streisand与 Leonard Cohen，2004年雅典奥运会 亦为该店带来了如潮的运动员与教练员， 这也让人们确信凉鞋的确对足部有益。 “我父亲在雅典的博物馆中，研究 花瓶与其他古希腊文物上出现的凉鞋 globalblue.com

款式，并将之简化使人们能承受其价 格， ”Melissinos回忆。在古希腊，只有皇 室和富豪能穿这样的凉鞋，他补充道。当 然，如今每间制鞋公司都在生产“希腊 式”凉鞋，他说，但在某种程度上自家的 凉鞋才是最正宗的。 “这是最经典的款 式，非常希腊式——古希腊人拥有绝佳 的设计审美眼光。” 他补充道，这种造型非常本土，这种 凉鞋独一无二。 “它们会塑造你的脚， 让它越穿越柔软。虽不是全年但我时常 穿。”雅典的冬天气温舒适，他补充说， 但对于希腊人而言穿凉鞋还是太冷了。 “北欧人或许仍旧穿着它们， ”他表示。 在接下来的几年中，他计划将店迁至雅 典卫城附近的新址，以此来强调他凉鞋 的古典根源。 Melissinos表示在处理皮革时会突 然获得诗歌灵感，所以他身穿口袋中可 容纳笔记本与笔的多功能裤。 “制作凉

65 Stavros Melissinos的部分诗歌。如今， 艺术与凉鞋的关联在28余款凉鞋的命 名中可见一斑。有些得名于著名穿着者（ 例如，Jackie O款式得名于Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis），其他还包括古希 腊哲学家的名字。事实上据报道，苏格拉 底的鞋匠朋友Simon，曾在2500年前在 该店1920年旧址上，同样经营着一家鞋 店。Pantelis Melissinos 显然延续了这 一光荣传统。 melissinos-art.com

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鞋好比是心理治疗。对我非常有治愈性， ” 他指出。 “它让你有机会思考观点与发展 线索。同样的，与来店中的众人聊天也有 同样作用。” 这份混合职业生涯最不同寻常的一 点，或许是这也是家族的共同特质。他的 姐姐是一名计算机程序员兼弓箭手，他 的父亲也是一名有名望的诗人（Melissinos戏言他的父亲“只喜欢自己的诗 歌并认为儿子写的太现代”）。Stavros Melissinos的著作已被翻译成多种语 言，他最著名的作品，The Rubaiyat，是 对葡萄酒的礼赞，甚至出现在大学课程 中。Stavros Melissinos始终认为，作为 作家拥有第二职业是相当重要的，他曾 经明智指出： “作家需要第一手经验，只 可能通过在其他领域工作才能获得。否 则他只能写在其他书里看到的东西。” 事实上，甲壳虫乐队首次前往商店购 买凉鞋，是因为John Lennon曾阅读过

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designs take inspiration from Greek heritage. This gold ring makes a statement with its striking combination of blue sapphires and pink spinel gemstones.

Take a piece of Greece home with you when you purchase this charming ring, which will last a lifetime. fm Ilias Lalaounis Byzantine ring, â‚Ź5,500, Ilias Lalaounis, 6 Panepistimiou/Voukourestiou, 106 71 Athens, +30 21 0361 1371, lalaounis.com for map go to page 45

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