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Are there any good Greek fashion brands?

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I wasn't sure which thread to post this in....but im super curious if anyone knows any good Greek clothing brands! I love to support Greek companies
 
No. Generally speaking, Greek clothes are absolute garbage. The best clothes in Greece are worse than the clothes you can buy at target or Walmart. Many companies in Greece will put "made in Greece" but the product is actually made in China.

Save your money and don't buy any clothes or linens from Greece.

If you must, check out: Tsakiris Mallas, Bsb, Toi&Moi... I'm not 100% certain if Toi&Moi is Greek
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
No. Generally speaking, Greek clothes are absolute garbage. The best clothes in Greece are worse than the clothes you can buy at target or Walmart. Many companies in Greece will put "made in Greece" but the product is actually made in China.

Save your money and don't buy any clothes or linens from Greece.

If you must, check out: Tsakiris Mallas, Bsb, Toi&Moi... I'm not 100% certain if Toi&Moi is Greek
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Greece used to have really great shoes, Tsakiris Mallas is pretty popular and makes decent women's shoes but they aren't what they used to be
 
Well, it depends on your budget as many Greek fashion brands have gone international and are on the expensive side:

Check our Parthenis, Ioanna Kourbella, Ancient Kallos, Ancient Greek Sandals, Zeus + Dione, Callista Crafts to name a few .
If you search for Greek designers, you will be amazed by the innovation and quality.
 
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There are also really great Greek visual artists and jewelers. I don’t know any by name but every time I go to Greece I am stunned by the craftsmanship in the small galleries. If you’re in Athens or islands you will find beautiful handmade things
 
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Interesting. I have been reading that there are some up and coming Greek fashion designers that are gaining recognition. I read it in Vogue:

www.vogue.com

World Class: Meet the New Generation of Global Independent Designers

All 27 editions of Vogue around the world nominated their home-turf favorites
www.vogue.com www.vogue.com

There's a Greek designer named Di Petsa who grew up in Athens and is gaining worldwide recognition. Check out her stuff:

www.vogue.com

World Class: Meet the New Generation of Global Independent Designers

All 27 editions of Vogue around the world nominated their home-turf favorites
www.vogue.com www.vogue.com

She has a genius way of wrapping the body with her clothes. And her stuff is pretty affordable.
 
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I’ve come across Greek brands like Ancient Greek Sandals and Zeus + Dione before, especially when looking for unique, handmade items. They stand out for their quality and authentic designs, though they can be on the pricier side. Personally, I’ve picked up some beautiful accessories from smaller Greek artisans during travels. Their craftsmanship is incredible, especially when it comes to jewelry and leatherwork.

Speaking of accessories, I’ve recently been exploring Coach products for stylish additions like charms and bracelets. They have a nice mix of practicality and elegance, which reminds me of the attention to detail you see in Greek crafts.
 
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