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As a Brit, I am not averse to donning a pair of eye-catching socked feet - bold, playful and not too serious. No wonder then this wunderkammer Greek sock producer is right up our alley of eccentric style.
Not to be confused with the lovely poem: Ode to My socks by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, the Athens-based Ode to Socks is an equally enjoyable ethical sock-brand that hums with whimsical notes whilst caring about the planet and environment.
Founder Xenia Vanikioti studied agriculture and fashion, a fascinating combination that literally helped her sow the creative seeds. Xenia's colourful personal apparel beautifully captures her artist fervour for life: a caring, global citizen of the world who embraces diversity and creative license.
Charged with the motto: 'Happiness is hidden in the little things of life", this considerate eco purveyor of colourful socks is sure to put a smile on not only your face but on those who stop and stare with fond amusement.
Made from 90% Greek cotton, the socks depict heroes, and each one narrates a story: Kira-Xeni, Fisherman, Sailor, Pappa, Pappa's Girl, Merman, Tsolias (Evzone) and Rempetis.
A little sock company with a big heart, oodles of creativity, and a 'colour me curious' mindset. Now, who says a pair of socks don't make a good present.
Imagine if you could distil the language of Greek coastline living filled with eternal summer and put it into creative textile design. Well, that's just what the Greek siblings Grigoris and Constantinos Samaras did – the founders of cult brand: SEA YOU SOON.
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Made in their Athens atelier, Callista's bags are iconic, timeless, and one of a kind, each skilfully handmade using age-old crafts and techniques to incorporate Greek heritage
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For the aficionados of easy, slow wear, Muchache is an ethical brand of soul and purpose, designed for those unfussed with gender rules, 'wear what pleases you'.
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Known as the 'Queen of print' - Vogue, Mary Katrantzou continually pushes the boundaries of textiles, visual drama and innovation, a pioneer of digital art crossed into fashion.
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“Creating couture out of unwanted materials because we believe that what is deemed useless today can create beautiful tomorrows," Ronald Van De Kemp’s innovative, eco-friendly and forward-facing fashion label, based in Amsterdam.
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Cool design, contemporary styling and a hug to local island culture make our pick of five easy-to-get-to Cycladic island escapes of Santorini, Tinos, Syros, Sérifos and Koufonisia, all the more irresistible.
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The Greek island of Tinos is fast becoming the Cyclades' hidden art destination - from heritage crafts to hotel bastions of style and design.
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Dual nationals, avid runners, hoteliers and entrepreneurs - meet Harrys & Bianca, their young family and Myki, the cute French Bulldog, who all enviably live between Athens (their new home), the Greek island of Serifos in the Cyclades.
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Cue Zeus+Dione, a Greek resortwear brand that celebrates Hellenic culture and lifestyle. The brand, named after the ancient Greek goddess of love’s parents, looks toward the age-old knowledge of artisans all over Greece, who custom-make, weave, dye, embroider and cut the Zeus+Dione textiles.
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Our first little wonders were two collectable findings: the unique honey from the island of Astipalea featuring 80% thyme pollen grains and the honey from the mountains of Crete with 60% thyme pollen grains.
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Exceptional, natural goodness sourced in Greece is what Neolea is all about following the mantra: 'love more, live better and get more taste out of life'.
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Greece and herbary go way back in time to antiquity. Throughout its history, the aromatic and medicinal herbs described by Hippocrates, Theophrastus, Dioscorides and Galen have long been a part of their rich holistic culture.
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