Shopping in Athens
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Archipelagos
Unique contemporary pieces in silver and gold for jewellery lovers with moderate budgets. There are also interesting ceramics and trinkets, including fine silver bookmarks.
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Thelgitron
In the tiny workshop of Konstantinos Gouveris you’ll find some unique contemporary designs that stand out from the usual Plaka tourist offerings. He mostly works in silver.
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Xylouris
This small music trove, run by the family of the late Cretan legend Nikos Xylouris, has a comprehensive range of traditional Greek music and a good world-music section.
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Lalaounis
Leading Greek jeweller Lalaounis’ exquisitely crafted creations reflect ancient Greek motifs and draw inspiration from other cultures, biology, nature and mythology.
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Spiliopoulos
More spacious and less chaotic than the original Ermou store in Syntagma, this is the place to try to nab bargain designer and imported shoes, handbags and clothing.
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Cellier
A delectable collection of some of Greece’s best wines and liqueurs, with knowledgeable staff to explain Greek varieties and winemakers, and boxed gift packs.
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Carnaby St
Designer streetwear, including London labels, as well as a range of funky T-shirts from Greek brand Fingerprint in this new cluster of trendy clothing stores.
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Apriati
Apriati has a tempting original range of contemporary jewellery designed by young duo Athena Axioti and Themis Bobolas. There's another branch in Syntagma.
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Luisa
Fashionistas and dreamers will love the A-list international designers at this super-chic emporium, including Roberto Cavalli, Gaultier, Missoni and Chloé.
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Aristokratikon
Chocaholics will be thrilled by the dazzling array of handmade chocolates at this tiny store. Not one for the weak-willed. Also try the pistachio clusters.
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Petai Petai
This narrow store has cabinets full of eclectic designs from leading local designers, from casual silver pieces to handcrafted gold with precious stones.
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Prasini
A two-level shoe heaven, with French, Italian, Spanish and Greek designer footwear for the really well-heeled. You may find a bargain in the basement.
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Yeshop Inhouse
The bright 1st-floor atelier of local designer Yiorgos Eleftheriades showcases his latest edgy men’s and women’s urban clothing and accessories range.
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Byzantino
One of the best of the myriad stores in Plaka selling gold in ancient and Byzantine motifs; the jewellery here is handcrafted by the owners.
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Apivita
Apivita’s flagship store has the full range of its excellent natural beauty products and an express spa downstairs for pampering on the run.
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Folli-Follie
This successful global Greek chain has a wide range of fashionable watches, bijoux jewellery, shawls, leather bags and accessories.
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Zoumboulakis Gallery
An excellent range of limited-edition prints and posters by leading Greek artists, including Tsarouhis, Mytara and Fassianos.
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Epidemic
A funky gallery-like store with designer street-wear, club wear and loads of accessories with attitude for men and women.
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Compendium
A good selection of new and used books, with popular and quality literature, travel guides and books on Greece.
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Lak
Lak offers Greek designer Lakis Gavalas’ brand of women’s and men’s daywear and accessories with a hip edge.
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Piraikon Supermarket
Piraikon Supermarket is opposite the markets.
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